Full Circle Associates

A posting from the Communities of Practice list led me to StrengthFinders (http://gmj.gallup.com/book_center/strengthsfinder/). I had to look, because one of the strengths is woo and I love the word woo. (Woo me! Are you a bit to woo woo?) The site is a companion to a book on strengths. They list 34. Here are some that seem to me relevant to leading a community of practice (from the original com-prac post) and to online facilitation:

Woo:
People strong in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person."

Connectedness
People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

Communication
People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.

ncluder (formerly Inclusiveness)

(formerly Inclusiveness) People strong in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.

Maximizer
People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.

Relator
People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.