CliftonStrengths Connectedness®

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

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?

Do you often see hidden connections behind events, people, and ideas?

Do you easily feel like you belong to something bigger – a team, an organization, or even a global community?

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

If you're looking to further explore your Connectedness 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 Connectedness?

✨ The Power of Connectedness

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

🛠️ How to Sharpen Connectedness

🤝 Strengths that help Connectedness shine

🌟 Conclusion

Connectedness®: Sức mạnh từ sự gắn kết

💡 What is Connectedness?

Connectedness is a strength within the Relationship Building group within CliftonStrengths.

People with a high Connectedness talent believe in the interconnectedness of all things. They believe that nothing is accidental and that almost every event has a purpose.

With Connectedness , you feel that we are not separate, but part of something bigger. Some call it “collective consciousness,” others “spirit” or “life force.” Whatever you call it, this belief helps you stay grounded in the face of change, because you see everything as connected and for a reason .

See more definitions from Gallup here:

✨ The Power of Connectedness

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

• Look at things from a holistic perspective .

• Connect disparate parts into a meaningful whole .

• Approach work and people with care, tolerance and understanding .

• Cultivate appreciation and gratitude for the wonder of life and all things.

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

Connectedness is a great talent, but if you're not careful, you can fall into a few “traps”:

• Too Passive : Waiting for natural connections can miss opportunities to proactively build relationships.

• Forced Connections : Trying to pair unrelated things together can easily cause confusion or misunderstanding.

• Idealization : Absolute belief in the bond can cause you to ignore real conflicts or differences.

  
  

🛠️ How to Sharpen Connectedness

You can start with simple things:

• Build bridges : Introduce colleagues or departments to each other, break down barriers and promote collaboration.

• Create a sense of belonging : Emphasize that every contribution, no matter how small, matters to the overall success.

• Spread the Impact : Share stories about how a small action can have a ripple effect.

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

🤝 Strengths that help Connectedness shine

Talents don’t exist in isolation. They combine, interact, and influence each other. Some talents amplify each other, while others moderate .

• Talents that tend to amplify Connectedness: Achiever, Activator, Command, Responsibility, Discipline, Maximizer.

• Talents that tend to moderate towards Connectedness: Ideation, Belief, Includer, Empathy, Intellection, Harmony, Developer, Self-Assurance.

🌟 Conclusion

Connectedness is a talent that helps you see deep connections between people, events, and ideas . When nurtured properly, Connectedness will help you build cohesive teams, create positive resonance, and bring great meaning to work and life.

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Are you ready to discover and unleash the power of Connectedness 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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