# Intellection 思维 (sī wéi) Domain: 🟩 Strategic Thinking ### Signature Theme Description You like to think. You like mental activity. You like exercising the “muscles” of your brain, stretching them in multiple directions. This need for mental activity may be focused; for example, you may be trying to solve a problem or develop an idea or understand another person’s feelings. The exact focus will depend on your other strengths. On the other hand, this mental activity may very well lack focus. The theme of Intellection does not dictate what you are thinking about; it simply describes that you like to think. You are the kind of person who enjoys your time alone because it is your time for musing and reflection. You are introspective. In a sense you are your own best companion, as you pose yourself questions and try out answers on yourself to see how they sound. This introspection may lead you to a slight sense of discontent as you compare what you are actually doing with all the thoughts and ideas that your mind conceives. Or this introspection may tend toward more pragmatic matters such as the events of the day or a conversation that you plan to have later. Wherever it leads you, this mental hum is one of the constants of your life. ### Shared Theme Description People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. ### Additional notes: Those high with intellection can be their own best friend. They are never alone because they always have their thoughts, and their thoughts are endlessly exciting place to be You bring perspective to something that other people would've missed all together (source: 6 Video with Maika) For those high in Intellection, thinking is synonymous with doing. Individuals who have Intellection in their Top 5 are introspective and need time for musing and reflection. "Let me think about it and get back to you" are words those high in Intellection utter on a regular basis. Descartes famous phrase "I think, therefore I am" succinctly sums up the point of view of Intellection. (source: 2) "Let me think about it and get back to you" are words those high in Intellection utter on a regular basis. "Ruminator" Raw = leads to naval gazing, or rabbit hole ### Raw and Mature - Raw Intellection can be closed and private and it says, "it's me and my thoughts." Intellection loves to be alone with its thoughts. - Mature Intellection is open and starts the prelude to a great conversation. Mature Intellection says, 'I have been alone with my thoughts and here is what they are." However, according to Maika, Intellection "… doesn't have to be the wise sage on the hill sharing ideas, rather it is a very intentional specialty and provides a depth of understanding." - Raw Intellection can be critical, while mature Intellection is collaborative. ### Helps and Hinders _**Helps**_ - You are a ponderer; you turn ideas over in your head, examining them from all perspectives. This gives you an ability to answer difficult questions about a particular subject you have explored -- provided you have enough time to do your requisite thinking. - Through your intellectual exploration, you build credibility and respect. People know you give considerable thought to decisions, and they are more likely to trust your perspective as a result. - Your Intellection can make you a credible and compelling public speaker, because you mentally rehearse your presentation. So when it's time to deliver in public, you've already "delivered" it multiple times in your mind. - There is a power in ideas -- you know that instinctively. When you communicate a powerful idea about which you've thought deeply, you can be very persuasive. _**Hinders**_ - You can tend to get lost in your thoughts, and others may perceive you as disinterested or distracted. Let others know you are "just thinking." - You are not at your best with spur-of-the-moment brainstorming sessions. Let others know that if they want your best thinking, you need some advance notice so you have time to ponder and reflect. - When you do speak, remember to bring others along in your thought process. You play things out to their logical conclusion, and if you are to convince others, they need to know the route you took to get there. - You tend to like -- even need -- solitude. Remember, you can use your Intellection to build relationships by sharing and discussing ideas. You may find some partners who can help you turn your thinking into action. (source: 5) ### With other Themes: #CS/Futuristic🟩 #CS/Context🟩 #CS/Intellection🟩 Futuristic tracks progress by comparing it to where we will be Context tracks in comparison to where we have been Intellection tracks progress on a continuum that includes both plus the present. (source: 7) ^6bd409 #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Learner🟩 **Intellection** and **Learner** are both themes that share an innate inquisitive nature. • **Intellection**, however, is characterized by deep inquiry into a subject, while **Learner** tends to be characterized by broad curiosity, perhaps about a variety of subjects. • In our theoretical academic community, **Intellection** tends to be the philosopher, while **Learner** tends to be the student or professor. • Those with strong **Intellection** talents need time for reflection and meditation; those with strong **Learner** talents need exposure to new information and experiences. • **Intellection** tends to be introspective, going deep within to ponder. **Learner** tends to be more outward focused, looking outside of oneself to find, experience, and acquire new information. (source: 2) #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Learner🟩 Those with **Intellection** prefer to learn on a deep, intimate level **Learner** like to accrue knowledge broadly ![[🟩 CS_Learner#^8ce276]] #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Input🟩 **Input** shares with **Intellection** an innate inquisitiveness -- both themes ask a lot of questions. • For **Intellection**, the questions are often unspoken and internal: "Why is that? I wonder why? What is going on here? What if I looked at it this way?" For **Input**, the questions are usually asked of another person, and are typically of the "can you tell me more?" variety. • Those with **Intellection** in their Top 5 tend to take an inquiring approach to growth and learning, while those with **Input** in their Top 5 tend to take an acquiring approach to growth and learning. • Individuals high in **Input** contribute tangible tools and relevant resources that help a team accomplish its goals; individuals high in **Intellection** contribute depth of wisdom and clarity that can help a group understand its purpose and goals. #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Input🟩 For **Intellection**, the questions are often unspoken and internal: "Why is that? I wonder why? What is going on here? What if I looked at it this way?" For **Input**, the questions are usually asked of another person, and are typically of the "can you tell me more?" variety. ^b2d82a #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Input🟩 **Intellection** in their top 5 takes an "inquiring" approach to growth and learning **Input** in their top 5 takes an "acquiring" approach to growth and learning ^f30d99 #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Input🟩 Individuals high in **Intellection** contribute depth of wisdom and clarity that can help a group understand its purpose and goals. Individuals high in **Input** contribute tangible tools and relevant resources that help a team accomplish its goals ^7bb672 ![[🟩 CS_Input#^ec20d0]] #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Analytical🟩 If **Intellection** is the philosopher, **Analytical** is the scientist. Both are questioning themes. • **Intellection** asks deep and profound questions about the essence of an idea; **Analytical** ask probing questions about the soundness of a theory -- "prove it to me" guides the inquiry of Analytical. • Both **Intellection** and **Analytical** need time to think, to ponder, to examine. • Those with **Analytical** in their Top 5 tend to think about data, facts, and discovering patterns; those with **Intellection** in their Top 5 tend to think about concepts and theories -- because the theoretical is the precursor to the practical. • **Analytical** boils things down to their essence; **Intellection** drills deep and plumbs the depths. (source: 2) ^2262b0 #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Analytical🟩 **Intellection** is curious about potential discoveries. Intellection sorts through rabbit trails of "What if?" **Analytical** is curious about proven facts; Analytical sorts through evidence to find "What is. (source: 4) ^f50f9a #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Empathy🟦 **Intellection** may spend time thinking to understand another person's feeling **Empathy** can "sense" and "feel" the emotions of another person. Empathy is in the relationship building domain and therefore is more about sharing the feeling, not just understanding. ^4cafee ![[🟧 CS_Communication#^e0c216]] ![[🟩 CS_Ideation#^8ad9f2]] #CS/Context🟩 and #CS/Intellection🟩 **Context** says, you know, where have we been before? Takes clues from the past to inform the future. And Intellection **says**, Hey, what should we be considering? Creates time to do that considering, thinking, and informs the current perspective. (source: 4) #CS/Ideation🟩 and #CS/Intellection🟩 **Ideation** and **Intellection** have a lot of overlap. **Ideation** is connecting thoughts to each other through a shared theme or a similarity, and creating new ideas. **Intellection** explores existing ideas, including the idea itself, and the connection to other theories, creating that solid perspective. So **Intellection** could come up with brand-new creative thoughts, but it's because they were born off of something that they already started with. Whereas **Ideation** is a little bit more in tune to do that blank-slate, quick brainstorming. (source: 4) ^7e3e33 ### Themes that Amplify: #CS/Learner🟩 #CS/Ideation🟩 #CS/Input🟩 #CS/Deliberative🟪 #CS/Analytical🟩 #CS/Connectedness🟦 ### Themes that Activate: #CS/Achiever🟪 #CS/Activator🟧 #CS/Arranger🟪 #CS/Command🟧 #CS/Competition🟧 #CS/Communication🟧 ### Instagram Posts: ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_1.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_2.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_3.png|220]] Helps and Hinders ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_HelpHinder_1.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_HelpHinder_2.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_HelpHinder_3.png|220]] #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Input🟩 ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Input_1.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Input_2.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Input_3.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Input_4.png|220]] #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Learner🟩 ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Learner_1.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Learner_2.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Learner_3.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Learner_4.png|220]] ![[CliftonStrengths_Intellection_Learner_5.png|220]] #CS/Intellection🟩 and #CS/Analytical🟩 ------------ ### Sources: 1. Theme Descriptions: Rath, Tom. _StrengthsFinder 2.0_. Gallup Press, 2007. 2. [Comparing and Contrasting CliftonStrengths Themes](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/250409/comparing-contrasting-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx) 3. [Intellection: Learning to Love All 34 Talent Themes](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/251228/intellection-learning-love-talent-themes.aspx) 4. [Intellection: Highlights From Your CliftonStrengths 34](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/267578/intellection-highlights-cliftonstrengths.aspx) 5. [The Intellection Theme: How to Productively Aim Your CliftonStrengths Talent](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/249542/intellection-theme-productively-aim-your-cliftonstrengths-talent.aspx) 6. [An Introduction to the Intellection® CliftonStrengths Theme](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252284/intellection-theme.aspx) 7. [CliftonStrengths Intellection Theme: Teams and Managers](https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/321641/cliftonstrengths-intellection-theme-teams-managers.aspx) Tag: #CS/Intellection🟩 #state/published