Strength Based Mentoring

People exceptionally talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.    CliftonStrengths This week, our guest blogger is Christian Warneke. Christian has been a mentor in the Omaha Catholic chapter since fall of 2014. He has been a strengths-based mentor since 2016. His top 5 are Restorative, Positivity, Woo, Individualization, and Includer. Here’s what Restorative looks like for Christian: Four words and funny YouTube videos. Sometimes four words, maybe even fewer, or a quick YouTube video, are all you need to change someone’s day. We’ll get to this later. A favorite quote and life motto, of sorts, I’ve followed for the last decade come from Sir James M. Barrie, the playwright who brought Peter Pan to life. “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves,” he said. This is what Restorative means to me: doing what I can to improve peopl...

People  exceptionally  talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. StrengthsFinder When most people see a problem, they run from it, but when those with Restorative see a problem, they run towards it. People high with Restorative are natural problem solvers. But this is more than just noticing a problem, those with Restorative can identify the root of it, as well as see what steps are needed to bring resolution. During this time of crisis or change, those with Restorative often will exert calmness, courage, and creativity. Because of this, those talented with Restorative are a great asset to any team. To honor these team members, ask their opinion on an issue you are facing and take their suggestions seriously when considering your options moving forward. If you or your mentee has high Restorative, take some time to discern what types of problems you enjoy solving. You can...