Instructions: If you need help identifying your strengths, review some of the examples below. Do not copy/paste these. Use them to spark ideas for your own strengths.

🧠 THINKING STRENGTHS (How you process information and make decisions)

• Analytical thinking - Breaking down problems into parts to understand causes and find solutions
• Strategic planning - Setting goals and figuring out the best steps to achieve them over time
• Innovation and creativity - Coming up with new ideas to solve health challenges
• Learning agility - Picking up new skills, knowledge, and methods quickly as the field changes
• Systems thinking - Understanding how things connect and influence each other within a whole.

🤝 RELATING STRENGTHS (How you interact with and influence others)

• Communication - Sharing health information clearly and concisely with different audiences, from community members to professionals
• Team leadership - Guiding and motivating colleagues to work together effectively on projects
• Cultural competency - Working respectfully and effectively with people from different backgrounds and communities
• Active listening - Engaging deeply with community members, colleagues, and stakeholders to understand their needs
• Community engagement - Building trust and meaningful connections with diverse populations and community partners

⚡ EXECUTING STRENGTHS (How you get things done)

• Organization and planning - Managing schedules, resources, and tasks to complete health programs on time
• Attention to detail - Planning and checking work carefully to ensure accuracy
• Persistence and follow-through - Staying committed to health goals even when facing obstacles or setbacks
• Quality focus - Making sure all work meets high standards
• Program coordination - Managing multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders
• Data management - Collecting, organizing, and maintaining accurate health data and surveillance information

🎯 INFLUENCING STRENGTHS (How you motivate and guide others)

• Inspiring others - Motivating people to take action for better health outcomes in their communities
• Confidence and presence - Presenting yourself professionally and speaking up effectively in meetings and presentations
• Change leadership - Guiding organizations and communities through improvements in health practices and policies
• Health advocacy - Promoting policies and practices that improve community health and address health disparities
• Stakeholder alignment - Bringing together community groups, agencies, and partners around shared public health goals