I have a
strategic way of thinking. I discovered this through taking the Strength
Finders test about 2 years ago. My number one strength is Strategic. Once I
found this out, things made more sense to me. I thought “Oh! That’s why I do
what I do or plan the way that I plan” When I’ writing I’m thinking how is this
going to sound? Will it offend anyone? Will it touch anyone? Am I rambling? I do
try to make a point and get to the point. However, I love the details. A friend
shared an experience they had with me the other day via messaging. His recount
of the story was detailed to the point that I felt like I was having this
experience myself. He was very creative with his writing. When I think of
writing, I think mine would be more text book sounding. I wouldn’t add in how
the sun felt, how it smelled outside, and all of those details that make
stories fun.
I write with a
goal in mind. I plot in my head how I’m going to get there. I plan how I’m
going to pull it all together. And a lot of the details get left out that other
people might add. I have to actually be intentional to include those details. Strategic
is about what’s the quickest and most effective way to get the point across with
it sounding interesting all at the same time.
This is how I
process everything. I am processing while having a conversation. Like what does
this person need in this situation? I’m thinking what is going to be the most effective
thing for this person to know right now. I believe this strength and the way
that I process is beneficial to being a social worker. I am always trying to
figure it out. I also ask a lot of questions. I have already figured out
potential areas of need and I can empower them for them to come up with the
solution through directive questioning.
If you kind of
see the potential areas of need or problem areas, you can formulate your
questions to get them to see it if they haven’t already. As they discover what
you’ve already seen, they are ready to move towards a solution. While I am strategically
processing, I am also thinking of possible solutions.
Once I
discovered that I process this way, I am more conscious of it and am able to
use it more intentionally and effectively.
Wonderful post Susanne. I think you have given me some great tips on how I can improve my writing skills to make it more understandable for the readers. It is great you have been able to discover so much about your own style. It seems this has been a great help to you. I look forward to learning more about my own style.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you would make a great leader. Straight-forward, efficient, concise, and careful planning seems to be your strengths. It is amazing how much more we can accomplish when we get to know ourselves better.
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