How to Access and Interpret Your Results With The New CliftonStrengths Top 5 Report
If you’ve completed a CliftonStrengths® assessment, accessing and interpreting your results has never been easier with the Top 5 CliftonStrengths Report. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you unlock the full potential of your strengths.
In the video above, I go over how you can access your CliftonStrengths Top 5 report, step-by-step, and talk about some ideas for how to interpret your results.
Interpreting Gallup’s CliftonStrengths® Top 5 Report
Looking for a quick and intuitive way to interpret your results after taking the CliftonStrengths assessment? The new CliftonStrenghts Top 5 report provides detailed but practical information about your top five talents including:
A gernal definition of your talent
A description of how your talent is unique based on how you answered the CliftonStrengths Assesment. No two people will have the same text.
How each talent combines with your other top 5
Tips for developing your talent into your strength
Theme Dynamics in the Top 5 Report
My favorite feature of the new Top 5 Report are the combinations of each of the top five talents. These combinations, or Theme Dynamics as Gallups calls them, can help you to more easily grasp each talent and how they are unique to you. These theme dynamics can also provide you with insights into how you can leverage these combinations to maximize your potential.
I love asking clients to take a look at these Theme Dynamics descriptions and tinkering with them to make them their own. Reflecting on these combinations are also powerful because they also help you to gain greater self-awareness, like when you might be overusing your talents and how to create new behaviors.
Want to learn more about theme Dynamics beyond your top 5?
If you’ve taken the CliftonStrengths 34 Report you also have access to the Top 5 Report. But if you are curious about what other combinations exist among your top 10 talents, I highly recommend the book Expanding Your Strength. Theme Dynamics: A deeper dive into your talent themes and how they influence each other by Don Clifton and Curt Liesveld which goes into each theme dynamic.
Tips for Interpreting Your Results
Understand Each Strength Individually: Reflect on how each strength manifests in your daily life and professional settings.
Identify Patterns: Look for patterns in how your strengths interact and complement each other.
Balance Strengths: Consider how to balance your strengths to avoid overuse and ensure optimal performance.
Leverage Insights: Use these insights to enhance decision-making, leadership skills, and personal development.
Why This Matters
Understanding your strengths through the CliftonStrengths® Top 5 Report can significantly impact your professional and personal growth. By recognizing and utilizing your unique talents, you can make more informed decisions, improve your leadership skills, and enhance your overall effectiveness.
Accessing Gallup’s CliftonStrengths® Top 5 Report
Step 1: Sign In
Log into your Gallup Account
Step 2: Navigate the Menu
Hover over the menu “hamburger” (the three lines) menu icon.
Step 3: Select CliftonStrengths®
Click on the “CliftonStrengths®” link
Step 4: Find Your Report
On desktop, locate the Top 5 Report on the right-hand side, or select “View My Reports” and find the Top 5 Report. On mobile, scroll down to find this option.
If you are on a mobile device you might see this menu by scrolling further down.
Ready to Dive Deeper?
If you’re interested in exploring your CliftonStrengths® Top 5 Report further, I invite you to book a free conversation with me. Together, we can delve into your strengths and discuss how to leverage them for your success.
