A few of the things I learned from taking the Strengthsfinder 2.0 Assessment...and how to apply to people I work with.

 Taken from the 16 page printout after taking the assessment. How to work on my "Talents" and develop them into "Strengths" 

http://strengths.gallup.com/110440/About-StrengthsFinder-20.aspx 
There are 34 different "Strengths". None is any better than another...just different. The Assessment gives you your top 5. The below comments is just given as an example of what you could experience. You can purchase the book or take assessment online. It gives you a great description of your top 5 "Strengths". Very worthwhile. 

Connectedness:

You can become adept at helping other people see connection and purpose in everyday occurrences.

Within your organization, help your colleagues understand how their efforts fit in the larger picture. You can be a leader in building teams and helping people feel important.

Help people see the connections among their talents, their strengths, their actions, their mission, their abilities, their experiences and their successes. When people believe in what they are doing and feel like they are part of something bigger, commitment to achievement is enhanced.

Your philosophy of life compels you to move beyond your own self-interests and the interests of your immediate constituency and sphere of influence. As such, you see the broader implications for your community and the world. Explore ways to communicate these insights to others.

Belief

Clarify your values by thinking about one of your best days ever. How did your values play into the satisfaction that you received on that day? How can you organize your life to repeat that day as often as possible?

Remind people why their work is important and how it makes a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

Your Belief talents allow you to talk to the hearts of people.

 Develop a “statement” and communicate it to your family, friends, and coworkers. Your powerful emotional appeal can give them a motivating sense of contribution. Mission statement?

Don’t be afraid to give voice to your values. This will help others know who you are and how to relate to you

Relator

Deliberately learn as much as you can about the people you meet. You like knowing about people, and other people like being known. By doing this, you will act as a catalyst for trusting relationships.

Let your caring show. For example, find people in your company to mentor, help your colleagues get to know each other better, or extend your relationships beyond the office.

You probably prefer to be seen as a person, an equal, or a friend, rather than as a function, a superior, or a title. Let people know that they can address you by your first name, rather than formally.

You probably prefer to be seen as a person, an equal, or a friend, rather than as a function, a superior, or a title. Let people know that they can address you by your first name, rather than formally.