Clifton Strength Test: Discover Your Natural Talents and Potential
Uncover your unique pattern of talents with our comprehensive assessment. Identify your top strengths from 38 distinct strengths across 5 domains, and learn how to leverage them for greater success.
TAKE THE CLIFTON STRENGTH TESTThe Power of the Clifton Strength Approach
The Clifton Strength methodology has revolutionized how millions approach personal and professional development. Rather than focusing on fixing weaknesses, this pioneering approach emphasizes identifying and maximizing your natural talents. Our assessment brings this powerful concept to life, helping you discover what you naturally do best.
According to research from The International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, individuals who focus on developing their strengths experience:
- 36% higher performance in professional settings
- 6x higher engagement in their daily activities
- 43% higher productivity when work aligns with natural talents
- 44% higher retention rates in organizations that implement strengths-based approaches
What Our Clifton Strength Test Reveals
- Your unique constellation of talents across five strength domains
- How your top 5 strengths shape your approach to work and relationships
- Practical strategies to apply your strengths in everyday situations
- Insights into career paths that naturally align with your strengths
- Understanding of how your strengths influence your communication style
How Our Clifton Strength Test Works
Our assessment process is designed to be straightforward, insightful, and immediately applicable to your personal and professional life. Based on the same principles as the original Clifton methodology, it provides a comprehensive analysis of your natural talents.
Complete the Assessment
Answer our scientifically validated questions designed to identify your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving across various situations.
Receive Your Results
Get immediate feedback on your top strength for free, with the option to unlock your complete profile of all 38 strengths and detailed insights.
Apply Your Insights
Use our actionable recommendations to leverage your strengths in your career, relationships, and personal development for greater success and satisfaction.
The entire assessment takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Unlike generic personality tests, our Clifton Strength Test provides personalized insights that reflect your unique combination of talents and strengths.
As noted in research published in Applied Sciences, the most effective approach to personal development is not just identifying strengths but learning how to apply them strategically in various contexts—exactly what our assessment helps you accomplish.
Success Stories: Lives Transformed by the Clifton Strength Approach
"Taking the Clifton Strength Test was a turning point in my career. Understanding my natural talents gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities that aligned with my strengths. I've since been promoted twice and find my work infinitely more fulfilling. The insights from this assessment have been invaluable."
— Jonathan P., Finance Director
"As a team leader, I had my entire department take the Clifton Strength Test. Understanding each person's unique strengths has transformed our collaboration. We now assign projects based on natural talents rather than just job titles, resulting in higher quality work and more engaged team members. The ROI has been remarkable."
— Samantha K., Operations Manager
"I was feeling stuck in my personal development when I took the Clifton Strength Test. The insights about my natural talents gave me clarity about which areas to focus on. Instead of trying to be good at everything, I've learned to leverage my strengths and partner with others who complement my abilities. This approach has been transformative."
— Michael T., Entrepreneur
The Five Clifton Strength Domains
Our assessment categorizes 38 distinct strengths across five fundamental domains, based on the Clifton methodology. Understanding which domains your strengths fall into provides valuable context for how you naturally operate and contribute.
1. Executing Strengths
People with dominant executing strengths excel at making things happen. They transform ideas into reality and ensure projects reach completion. These strengths include Achiever, Arranger, Belief, Consistency, Deliberative, Discipline, Focus, Responsibility, and Restorative.
2. Influencing Strengths
Those with influencing strengths naturally take charge and persuade others. They help teams reach broader audiences and ensure all voices are heard. These strengths include Activator, Command, Communication, Competition, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Significance, and Woo.
3. Relationship Building Strengths
People with relationship building strengths create strong bonds that hold teams together. They transform groups into cohesive, high-performing units through their ability to nurture connections. These strengths include Adaptability, Connectedness, Developer, Empathy, Harmony, Includer, Individualization, Positivity, and Relator.
4. Strategic Thinking Strengths
Those with strategic thinking strengths help teams consider possibilities and make better decisions. They absorb and analyze information to inform wiser choices. These strengths include Analytical, Context, Futuristic, Ideation, Input, Intellection, Learner, and Strategic.
5. Growth Mindset Strengths
People with growth mindset strengths focus on continuous improvement and adaptability. They embrace challenges and see effort as a path to mastery. These strengths include Flexibility, Curiosity, Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Self-Improvement.
Understanding your dominant domains provides valuable context for how you naturally contribute to teams and projects. It also helps you identify complementary strengths in others for more effective collaboration.
Learn more about how to interpret your Clifton strength results in our comprehensive guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this compare to the official Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment?
Our assessment is based on the same psychological principles as the Clifton StrengthsFinder, identifying natural talents across key domains. While Clifton pioneered this approach, our assessment offers a modern, accessible alternative with immediate results and actionable insights. The core methodology of identifying your natural talents across key strength domains remains consistent with established strengths-based approaches.
How long does the Clifton Strength Test take to complete?
The assessment typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete. We recommend setting aside uninterrupted time in a comfortable environment to ensure your responses accurately reflect your natural tendencies.
Is the free version of the assessment accurate?
Yes, the free version accurately identifies your top strength and provides valuable insights. For a comprehensive understanding of your complete strengths profile, including all 38 strengths and detailed development strategies, the premium version offers more extensive analysis.
Can I use this assessment for my team or organization?
Absolutely! We offer specialized team packages that include group reports and comparative analyses to help teams leverage their collective strengths. These packages are ideal for team building, improving collaboration, and enhancing organizational performance.
How do I apply my Clifton strengths in my career?
Your strengths results can guide career decisions, help you tailor your current role to better align with your natural talents, and improve workplace relationships. Check out our article on personality-powered leadership for specific strategies on applying strengths in professional contexts.
Do my Clifton strengths change over time?
Your core strengths tend to remain relatively stable throughout adulthood. However, your awareness, development, and application of these strengths can evolve significantly. Our assessment helps you recognize your enduring talents while providing strategies to develop them into true strengths through knowledge, skill, and practice.
Ready to Discover Your Clifton Strengths?
Understanding your natural talents is the foundation for personal and professional growth. Our Clifton Strength Test provides the insights you need to leverage your innate strengths and achieve your full potential.
Don't waste time focusing on fixing weaknesses or following generic advice. Discover what makes you naturally exceptional and learn how to apply those strengths in meaningful ways.
Join over 2 million people who have gained valuable insights through our strengths assessment. Whether you're seeking career advancement, improved relationships, or personal development, understanding your Clifton strengths provides the foundation for sustainable growth.
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