Theme 1: Strengths Week
September 12 – 16, 2011
Build your unique talents!
Programs for Students
Strengths Based Leadership*
September 13 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 411 Peabody Hall
Participants will learn how to be a more effective leader by successfully utilizing their Strengths, utilizing the Strengths of those on their team, and by meeting the four basic needs of their followers and team. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussion and activities. RSVP to by September 12th.
Uncovering Natural Talent**
September 14 | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | 202 Peabody Hall
First Year Florida Workshop Series – register at dso.ufl.edu/nsp/workshops The first 20 students to register and contact Leslie Pendleton at will receive a free code to take the StrengthsFinder personal assessment. Be sure to contact Leslie at least 3 days in advance of the workshop. In this workshop, you'll learn about your natural talents and how you can apply those talents to your major, career goals, and even your relationships with others.
Using Strengths to Make Your Personal Brand Clear, Consistent, & Constant! **
September 14 | 4 pm – 5:00 pm | 232 Bryan Hall
The key to a successful personal brand is making it clear, consistent, and constant. Knowing your strengths gives you a perfect framework for doing all three. In this interactive seminar you will learn how to connect your strengths and your personal brand. RSVP to by September 10.
Strengths-based Resume Writing & Interviewing**
September 15 | 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm | Career Resource Center classroom
In this hands-on session you will learn to apply your top 5 Strengths themes to your resume and interviews. We'll practice and leave you with tangible take-aways. Don't forget a copy of your resume! RSVP through GatorCareerLink at www.crc.ufl.edu (go to "events" and then "workshops")
Your Strengths at Work: Utilizing your strengths for success
September 15 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 232 Bryan Hall
Participants will better understand the use of the strengths philosophy for organizational success and how the StrengthsFinder 2.0 is used in the workplace for leveraging employee talents and creating an engaged workforce.. Understand the levels of employee engagement and how we measure it. Be able to leverage their talents to become an engaged member of the workforce. Presented by Tracy Riggins, RTI Biologics. RSVP to:
Programs for Faculty/Staff
Strengths: a Foundation for Student Group and Team Development
September 12 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | TBA
Come join the campus conversation on how to use Gallup's Strengths Finder, a unique assessment design to help individuals uncover their natural talents , to create a positive foundation for team development and enhance your team's ability to reach their peak performance level. Session is geared toward administrative staff working with student groups or teams. RSVP to Jaime Gresley at .
StrengthsQuest 101 for Faculty & Staff – Sponsored by the SEED Committee
September 13 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Graham Gallery
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Discover your strengths and learn to make the most of your talents to achieve professional success at this faculty and staff brown bag lunch. Learn how you can help promote strengths in your department with colleagues and students. StrengthsQuest codes will be provided for attendees. Space is limited! RSVP to to register.
On-campus trainings conducted by Gallup for Faculty/Staff
StrengthsQuest Educator Seminar
December 8
This seminar prepares instructors, advisors, and counselors to use the StrengthsQuest program in the classroom or as part of student activities. Participants will also learn strategies for implementing StrengthsQuest with students or staff.
MAP StrengthsQuest (must have completed the StrengthsQuest Educator Seminar)
December 9
Strengths mentors and advisors understand and can explain the subtle, yet predictable link that exists between human behavior and human performance. They connect with those they mentor in a way that is practical and relevant to their lives. Through their efforts, mentors and advisors help others to understand and maximize the unique human potential that each person brings to their roles in school, in work, and in life.
Register for these seminars by December 3 at http://www.strengthsquest.com/content/141383/Events.aspx.
* Participants must have taken StrengthsQuest or Strengthsfinder
** Having taken StrengthsQuest or Strengthsfinder is encouraged, not mandatory
