CliftonStrengths Focus®

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 constantly ask yourself: “Where am I going? What is my next goal?”

Do you easily prioritize important tasks and persevere until results are achieved?

Do you become the “compass keeper” of the group, reminding people to get back on track when they get distracted?

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

If you're looking to further explore your Focus talent and turn it into a competitive advantage, this is the article for you!

This article will help you learn:

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

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💡 What is Focus?

Focus is an Executing talent in CliftonStrengths.

People with strong Focus skills are able to identify goals, pursue them persistently, and make necessary adjustments to stay on track. They prioritize and act accordingly.

With Focus, you need a clear “destination.” Goals act as a compass that helps you prioritize, make decisions, and adjust when necessary. Focus keeps you and your team from getting bogged down in unimportant tasks, and keeps you focused on the end result.

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✨ The Power of Focus

When used properly, Focus can help you:

Identify and persistently pursue your goals.
Create clarity and direction for the team.
Prioritize the right things and act decisively.

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

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

Don't miss out on learning opportunities or feedback from teammates just because it wasn't part of your original plan.
If everything always has to be “on plan,” you may miss out on creative solutions when situations change.
Pressure yourself and others: Avoid having too high expectations that lead to stress and fatigue for the whole team.

🛠️ How to sharpen Focus

You can start with simple things:

Define a clear “destination”: Set long-term, short-term goals and daily priorities to create a compass for action.
Before you start working, evaluate whether the activity is moving you closer to your goal: if not, eliminate it.
Record and regularly update progress according to timelines, helping you detect deviations in time.

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

🤝 Strengths that help Focus shine

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

Amplify Focus: Achiever, Activator, Command, Competition, Discipline, Analytical
Moderate Focus: Strategy, Harmony, Empathy, Relator, Includer, Adaptability

🌟 Conclusion

Focus is a talent that helps you stay focused, prioritize the right things, and persevere until you achieve results . When used properly, Focus turns you into a “compass holder” – helping you get closer to your goals while also guiding and focusing the whole team.

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