CliftonStrengths Competition®

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.

Always wanted to know where you stand compared to others?

Are you excited about the chance to compete with the best?

You find it hard to accept second place, because to you, winning is what really matters?

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

If you are looking to further explore your Competitive talent and turn it into a competitive advantage, then this is the article for you!

This article will help you learn:

💡 What is Competition?
✨ The Power of Competition
⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid
🛠️ How to sharpen Competition
🤝 Strengths that help Competition shine
🌟 Conclusion

**CliftonStrengths Competition®: Sức mạnh từ khao khát dẫn đầu**

💡 What is Competition?

Competition is an Influence talent in CliftonStrengths.

People with strong Competitive Talent measure their progress against the achievements of others. They strive to be number one and enjoy competing in competitions.

With Competition, you look to others for your own performance. Achievement is only complete when you surpass your competitors. You like competitions, leaderboards, and clear metrics because they help you see how you’re progressing.

See more definitions from Gallup here 👇🏻

✨ The Power of Competition

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

Nurture the desire to be the best.
Inspire and motivate to keep trying.
Raise performance standards for yourself and your team.

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

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

Avoid the "all or nothing" mindset. Don't let personal rivalry disrupt team spirit or cause division.
Don't shy away from a difficult challenge. Skipping a difficult competition can cost you the opportunity to practice and learn.
Be careful to avoid burnout. Running continuously can lead to stress—intersperse rest periods.

🛠️ How to sharpen Competition

You can start with simple things:

Set a clear “race track”. Publish 2-3 benchmarks so everyone knows who they are competing against and what they are aiming for.
Compare your results with a colleague or group that is slightly more skilled than you to continually raise the bar.
The more transparent the weekly or monthly results, the more it stimulates the spirit of competition and proactive improvement.

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

🤝 Strengths that help Competition shine

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

Amplify: Activator, Focus, Command, Self-Assurance, Achiever, Significance, Strategy
Balance (Moderate): Relator, Empathy, Includer, Developer, Harmony, Woo, Positivity, Responsibility

🌟 Conclusion

Competition is a talent that helps you always aim for the top position, constantly raise the bar and push the team forward . When nurtured properly, Competition not only helps you focus on the best results but also spreads the fighting spirit to the whole team.

Are you ready to discover and unleash the power of Competition 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 .