Competition

Introduction

Competition is one of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, which is defined as a person’s desire to compete and measure their performance against others. Individuals with this strength are driven by the need to win and be the best in their field.

Key Traits

• Competitive: Individuals with the Competition strength have a strong desire to compete and win.
• Goal-oriented: They are focused on achieving their goals and are willing to put in the effort to succeed.
• Self-motivated: They are internally driven and do not need external motivation to push themselves.
• Resilient: They are able to bounce back from setbacks and failures and use them as motivation to improve.
• Confident: They have a strong belief in their abilities and are not afraid to take risks.

How to Spot Them

• They are always looking for ways to improve and be the best.
• They enjoy challenges and are not afraid to take risks.
• They are highly competitive and enjoy competing with others.
• They are goal-oriented and have a clear vision of what they want to achieve.
• They are self-motivated and do not need external motivation to push themselves.

How to Work with Them

• Provide them with opportunities to compete and measure their performance against others.
• Set clear goals and expectations for them to achieve.
• Give them feedback on their performance and help them identify areas for improvement.
• Encourage them to take risks and try new things.
• Recognize and reward their achievements.

How Not to Work with Them

• Do not discourage their competitive nature or try to stifle their desire to win.
• Do not set unrealistic goals or expectations that they cannot achieve.
• Do not criticize or belittle their failures or setbacks.
• Do not micromanage or limit their autonomy.
• Do not compare them to others or make them feel like they are not good enough.

How to Make Them Shine

• Provide them with opportunities to compete and measure their performance against others.
• Recognize and reward their achievements.
• Encourage them to take on leadership roles and lead by example.
• Allow them to take risks and try new things.
• Help them develop their skills and abilities to become even more competitive.