Brain research has pretty much debunked the idea that multitasking is possible, let alone a good idea. Still, there are a few people who can succeed at it. A few. If you have ADAPTABILITY in your top 5 CliftonStrengths® then you may be one of those unique few.
For many people, sudden changes to plans, interruptions, and unforeseen obstacles are more than disruptive, they are infuriating! For people with Adaptability it is very possible that those “infuriating” things are actually energizing. When stuff hits the fan, your Adaptability talent springs into action. Swerve. Redirect. Bob and Weave. “Serpentine.” Pivot! These are the situations where the Adaptability talent shines. It is possible that all that enthusiasm for adapting makes if difficult to chose a path and get going.
Who in this scene probably has Adaptability and who does not?
Remember, your talents do not exist independently, they are constantly influencing one another. Not everyone with Adaptability is unflappable. Talents like Deliberative®, Belief®, Responsibility®, Analytical® may curb the enthusiasm of the Adaptability talent for unforeseen circumstances.
How does Adaptability show up in you? Do you thrive in chaos or do you eschew chaos? What role do your other talents have in shaping the way Adaptability shows up? Maybe most importantly, how can you strengthen your Adaptability talent into a true strength?
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