CliftonStrengths Activator®

vnstrengths
Oct 16, 2025
3 min read

Originally written in Vietnamese by Vietnam Strengths Academy. We recommend reading the Vietnamese version for the best experience.

You often ask the question: “When do we start?”

Do you feel impatient when your plans just stay on paper without any concrete action?

Do you believe that only action brings real results , and is also the fastest way to learn and progress?

If that's you, chances are Activator is one of your standout talents in CliftonStrengths .

If you're looking to further explore your Activator talent and turn it into a competitive advantage, but don't know where to start, this is the article for you!

This article will help you learn:

💡 What is Activator?
✨ The Power of Activator
⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid
🛠️ How to sharpen Activator
🤝 The Strengths That Make Activators Shine
🌟 Conclusion

CliftonStrengths Activator®: Sức mạnh từ khả năng thúc đẩy hành động

💡 What is Activator?

Activator is an Influencing talent in CliftonStrengths.

People with strong Activator talents can turn thoughts into actions and make things happen quickly. They want to start doing things, instead of just talking about plans.

With Activator, action is the best way to learn . You make a decision, start working, observe the results and learn from them for the next step. You don’t wait for “all the green lights to go”, you believe that only by taking steps forward will the path truly become clear.

See more definitions from Gallup here:

✨ The Power of Activator

When used properly, Activator can become a “superpower” that helps you:

Light the fire, give the initial push to any project or idea.
Brings a positive sense of urgency , promotes progress.
Instantly energizes and motivates the team .
Possess abundant energy to complete work .
Have the courage to act and take risks .

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

Activator is great, but if you're not careful, you can fall into some “traps”:

It's easy to put pressure on others if you push too fast without consensus.
Can be impatient with long-term analysis and planning , prone to “starting without finishing”.
It's easy to make others feel rushed or left behind if there's a lack of coordination.

🛠️ How to sharpen Activator

You can start with simple things:

Decisive and flexible in a fast-changing environment.
During meetings, proactively ask, “What needs to happen next?” to guide the group toward specific action.
Record ideas as soon as they come to you , so you don't miss the opportunity to turn inspiration into action.

💡 This is just a small part of how to develop Activator. In Vietnam Strengths Academy workshops, you will be equipped with specific methods to maximize Activator and other strengths.

🤝 The Strengths That Make Activators Shine

Talents do not exist in isolation. They combine, interact, and influence each other. Some talents amplify , while others moderate .

Amplify (enhance): Achiever, Arranger, Ideation, Positivity, Command, Woo, Competition.
Moderate (balanced): Relator, Empathy, Deliberative, Analytical, Includer, Focus, Context, Intellection.

🌟 Conclusion

Activator is a great talent that helps you turn ideas into action, ignite projects and motivate people to move forward . When nurtured properly, Activator will not only help you achieve personal results but also create a contagious motivation for the whole team .

Are you ready to discover and unleash the power of Activator in you and your team?

📩 Discover solutions for developing personal and team talents at Vietnam Strengths Academy's Our Solutions page , where you and your team can make a breakthrough with your own inherent strengths.

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This article is for educational and inspirational purposes, based on coaching experience and publicly available resources. The content is not officially authorized by Gallup and is not a substitute for original materials or personal reports provided by Gallup.

To fully explore your 34 CliftonStrengths and get your official report, visit gallup.com/cliftonstrengths .