16A - What's Your Secret Sauce

Describe five ways in which you think you have human capital that is truly unique. 

I am a firm advocate for Gallup's Strength Finder. This is an online test which evaluates one's strengths in comparison to one's life, though process, and daily routines. I find it to be extremely accurate and a good representation of what describing the make up of one's human capital. Below is a list of my top 5 strengths with their Gallup descriptions:

1. Strategic - The ability for one to create alternative ways to proceed. I am able to quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues when faced with any given situation.

• Descriptors: good judgment, identifies risk, makes solid decisions, can plan for the unexpected

2. Woo - Stands for Winning Others Over. I love the challenge of breaking the ice and making connections when meeting new people.

• Descriptors: outgoing, people-oriented, networker, rapport-builder.

3. Maximizer - One is able to focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. I desire to push things good to excellent.

• Descriptors: mastery, success, excellence, enjoys working with the best.

4, Communication - The ability to find it easy to put thoughts into words. I believe I am a strong conversationalists and presenters.

• Descriptors: storyteller, great presence, easy to talk to, energizer, entertaining, charismatic.

5. Focus - The drive to take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. Because of this trait, I prioritize and then act.

• Descriptors: point person, disciplined, purposeful, laser-like precision, identifies important areas quickly, goal setter and getter.

Interview the five people who know you the best.
(click on the title to access the YouTube clip)

Interview with Remy
In this interview, Remy discusses my work ethic as his partner and classmate. From this interview my take aways are that I am planned, organized, and always prepared. In addition, Remy says I am "intense" in the matter of I bring all I have and I am passionate about my work.

Interview with Callee
During my college experience, Callee has been a good friend of mine. In her interview she elaborates on the WOO side of my personality traits by explaining how I am able to speak my mind and show case my expressions. I try to inspire other to WIN THEM OVER. Guess it worked with Callee!

Interview with Remi
Coincidently, I have another friend named Remi. I have gone to school with her for the past 8 years. She talks me on a friendship level. She says I am a thoughtful, considerate, and intentional with my relationships.

Interview with Sarah
Sarah is the Student Body Vice President of UF. She has encountered many students and situations on this campus. Because of this, she is able to see the true intentions of people. She compares me to others and talks about my drive and the manner I conduct my business.

Interview with my Father
My Father is one of my greatest role models. He was so thoughtful with his interview. He did not want to wing it and miss any of my qualities, so he wrote touch points down prior. He elaborates on my goal setting mindset and my drive to accomplish them. He truly raised me to treat other the way I would want to be treated. Him and my mother are the secret ingredient to my sauce's recipe.

Reflect on the differences.

I believe the videos correspond with my description of my human capital. Despite them not explicitly stating 1) Strategic 2) WOO 3) Maximizer 4) Communication and 5) Focus, there descriptions were pretty similar to the definitions I stated prior. In addition, my closer friends elaborated on way I treat others over the way I conduct myself in operations. I found this assignment a little challenging because I find asking and listening compliments hard. Especially after completing a huge task or project, it is nice to hear thoughtful words about one's self from peers.