Teamwork

Pulling your weight in a group and putting the shared goal first.

Measured by the Character Strengths test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Self-directed

You do your best work on your own terms. That brings independence and focus, though joint efforts may feel slower and more tangled to you.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You enjoy working with others when the group works well, and you are fine solo when it does not. You pull your weight either way.

High scores (over 60): Team-minded

You commit to the group, share credit and show up for shared goals. That builds loyalty, though you may sometimes put the team ahead of your own view.

Related traits

• Curiosity
  A pull toward exploring, asking why and learning new things.
• Courage
  Acting on what matters even when it feels uncomfortable or risky.
• Perseverance
  Sticking with a goal through boredom, setbacks and slow progress.
• Kindness
  Caring about others and doing things for them without keeping score.
• Leadership
  Guiding a group, making things happen and helping people work toward a shared goal.
• Humor
  Finding the lighter side of things and bringing joy to others.

Sources and method

This is a short self-report of ten strengths, and it ranks them for you, so a lower one is simply further down your personal list, not a weakness. Everyone has all ten to some degree, and context changes which ones show up. Treat the ranking as a prompt for reflection, not a verdict. Inspired by the character-strengths research tradition; not affiliated with any institute or commercial assessment.

Neither end of a dimension is better. Each comes with strengths and costs. For self-reflection and entertainment only.