entrepreneurial strengthsfinder

ENTREPRENEURIAL STRENGTHSFINDER®

MATT MADSEN

YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL STRENGTHS PROFILE

Gallup identified the 10 talents of highly successful entrepreneurs. This report presents the intensity of yourentrepreneurial talents in rank order.

This report does not determine whether you should start a business, but rather how you can apply your talents mosteffectively in an entrepreneurial endeavor.

Entrepreneurship is theart of turning an idea intoa customer.

You can useentrepreneurial talents tostart or grow a business.Alternatively, you canapply these talents whileworking for an employeror pursuing highereducation.

Use this report to focuson your dominant talents.Seek support andpartnerships for yourcontributing andsupporting talents, whichwill improve your potentialfor success in anentrepreneurial role.

Determination

Knowledge-Seeker

Confidence

Business Focus

Independent

Creative Thinker

Relationship-Builder

Delegator

Promoter

Risk-Taker

Dominant:You have a high

level of this talent. Youconsistently and naturallylead with this talent toachieve success.

Contributing:You show some

evidence of this talent.You must deliberatelyapply this talent toachieve success.

Supporting:You do not lead with

this talent. You shouldreinforce this talent withpartnerships and supportfrom others to achievesuccess.

Gallup®, StrengthsFinder®, and the 10 ESF talent names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. Copyright © 2013Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.


MATT MADSENDominant Contributing Supporting

DETERMINATIONDefinition: People who are especially talented in theDetermination talent pursue their goals with tenacity. They areintensely committed to success and are eager to take quickaction. They rely on high motivation to turn adversity intoopportunity. They can see beyond roadblocks and visualize abetter future.

Your Talent: You likely have a great work ethic. You tend tothrive in high-pressure situations and are eager to makedecisions and act quickly. Continue to confront obstaclesdirectly. Remain undeterred by failure. Use your naturalenthusiasm and energy to convince others to give you theirbest efforts.

KNOWLEDGE-SEEKERDefinition: People who are especially talented in theKnowledge-Seeker talent understand that information is avaluable asset. They have a deep desire to acquire knowledgeabout all aspects of their business. They search for newinformation to solve problems and succeed in complexbusiness environments.

Your Talent: You are likely a natural student, seekinginformation to constantly improve your business. You activelyacquire detailed knowledge about all aspects of your business.Use your talents to anticipate the knowledge you need toimprove your business.

CONFIDENCEDefinition: People who are especially talented in theConfidence talent are keenly aware of their abilities. Theyharness this awareness to take quick and decisive action. Theyseize opportunities knowing they will succeed and use theirtalents to persist in the face of uncertainty and failure.

Your Talent: You likely have a clear and accurate appreciationof your actions and abilities. You use this awareness to buildtrust with and have influence on others. You use your talents tobuild relationships with people who can help you achieve yourbusiness goals.

BUSINESS FOCUSDefinition: People who are especially talented in the BusinessFocus talent couple sharp business instincts and a fascinationwith making money. They have an uncanny ability to look atdata from which they can form unique insights. Ultimately, theyevaluate decisions through the prism of profitability.

Your Talent: You naturally think about things with yourbusiness in mind. You judge the value of an opportunity, arelationship, or a decision by its effect on your business. Youare profit-oriented in your decisions and actions. Continue toestablish and achieve clear goals and seek new opportunitiesfor your business.

INDEPENDENTDefinition: People who are especially talented in theIndependent talent can single-handedly start and operate abusiness. They rely on high energy and extreme commitmentto succeed in the grueling grind of business creation. Theyfirmly believe their actions decide the fate of their business andare motivated to make things happen.

Your Talent: You likely prefer to rely on yourself when it comesto accomplishing your business goals. You use your strongsense of responsibility to handle multiple tasks successfully.Depend on yourself to get the job done, no matter what. Useyour self-confidence to convince others to work toward acommon goal.



MATT MADSENDominant Contributing Supporting

CREATIVE THINKERDefinition: People who are especially talented in the CreativeThinker talent have a curious intellect that helps themconstantly imagine new products, services, and solutions. Theyare quick learners who explore various options and considernovel solutions as they anticipate the future needs of theircustomers.

Your Talent: You are likely to enjoy indulging in thoughtfulexploration and learning. You might hesitate to ask questionsthat can lead to the right answer or the best possible solutionfor your business. Learn about new ideas and share yourperspectives with others to expand your creativity.

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDERDefinition: People who are especially talented in theRelationship-Builder talent have strong interpersonal skills thatallow them to build a robust and diverse personal network.They rely on relationships to access resources and informationessential to the success of their business.

Your Talent: You are at your best when your positive attitudeshines outward. Meet people and convey your authenticenthusiasm to help you create mutually beneficial relationships.Creating and sustaining such partnerships is crucial to thesuccess of your business.

DELEGATORDefinition: People who are especially talented in the Delegatortalent can trust and empower others to help grow theirbusiness. They know what their employees do best andposition them to take responsibility for tasks at which they aremost likely to excel. They can relinquish control and focus ongrowing the business.

Your Talent: There are times when others contribute todifferent parts of your business. But there are also times whenyou find it hard to let go of some control, and you often want towork alone. Learn what others can do well and work with themso that you don't take on too much responsibility.

PROMOTERDefinition: People who are especially talented in the Promotertalent speak boldly on behalf of their company. Theyconsistently communicate a clear vision of their business tocustomers and employees. They are great salespersons withan ability to form deep relationships and convince others tofollow their well-defined business growth strategy.

Your Talent: You likely take a softer approach to promotingyour business. You tend to avoid situations in which there isdirect confrontation with others. Establish relationships withpeople who can champion your business to reduce orneutralize resistance to your efforts.

RISK-TAKERDefinition: People who are especially talented in the Risk-Takertalent embrace challenges with enthusiasm. They have astrong, charismatic, and confident personality. They naturallyfocus on the rewards of success instead of potential failure.They emotionally connect with customers and exceed theirexpectations.

Your Talent: You likely follow a low- or no-risk strategy in yourbusiness. You tend to favor taking an approach that you knowworks well. Partner with someone to evaluate challenges yourbusiness faces and learn to confront risk together. Evaluate theodds of success. Think through the best and worst possibleoutcomes and then decide the right course of action.


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