CliftonStrengths Woo®

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.

Are you always excited to meet new people?

Are you usually the one to initiate conversations and quickly create a friendly atmosphere in conversations?

Do you feel satisfied when you can break the initial awkwardness and turn “strangers” into “acquaintances”?

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

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

This article will help you learn:

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

**CliftonStrengths Woo®: Sức mạnh từ sự kết nối chủ động**

💡 What is Woo?

Woo is an Influencer talent in CliftonStrengths.

Woo stands for Winning Others Over – the ability to “win over others”.

People with high Woo talent enjoy the challenge of meeting new people and winning their affections. They find satisfaction in breaking the ice and establishing a connection.

With Woo, you are not afraid to meet strangers. On the contrary, they bring you new energy. You like to know their names, ask questions, find common ground to start a conversation. For you, there are no “strangers”, only “friends you haven’t met yet”.

See more definitions from Gallup here 👇🏻

✨ The Power of Woo

When used properly, Woo can help you:

Create rapport quickly and build an energetic initial rapport.
Break the ice in conversations or meetings.
Spread positive energy, help others feel welcome and confident.
Influence and persuade naturally, through confidence and approachable communication.

⚠️ Blind Spots - Blind spots to avoid

It can be misunderstood as superficial or “too social” if there is no follow-up after the initial connection.
Tend to prioritize breadth over depth, easily missing out on opportunities to build long-term quality relationships.
Can make others feel “manipulated” or distrustful if true intentions or values are not clearly expressed.

🛠️ How to sharpen Woo

Make quick connections with new people, help expand your network and create a friendly feel to the work environment.
Brings positive energy to social events or large groups, is an effective “icebreaker”.
Maintain a diverse network of relationships, facilitate cooperation, information sharing and support when needed.

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

🤝 The Strengths That Help Woo Shine

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

Talents that tend to amplify Woo: Communication, Positivity, Activator, Harmony, Includer, Connectedness
Talents that tend to moderate Woo: Deliberative, Relator, Analytical, Restorative, Discipline, Empathy

🌟 Conclusion

Woo is a talent that helps you connect quickly, create goodwill and spread friendliness in every social space . When nurtured properly, Woo not only helps you expand your network but also creates a foundation for long-term cooperation and engagement.

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

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