People with strong Relator talents are at their best when they are building close and sustainable relationships.

Relator® for Leaders

A theme in the Relationship Building domain of CliftonStrengths

You enjoy close relationships with others. You find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

The growth of your organisation relies on the strength and dependability of those who work hard to make a difference every day, and you understand this. You value the camaraderie that results from achieving goals together, so point out patterns of success. You appreciate that these relationships are the foundation of your achievements.
You surround yourself with trusted advisers and listen to their perspectives. You want people to view themselves as owners of the organisation, and with compassion and care, you help them understand their importance. Individuals notice the time you invest in them as you intentionally build collaboration through conversation.
People seek you out for advice because they know you have a lot to offer during one-on-one conversations in which they can exchange ideas and ask questions. As a leader, use these personal exchanges where people come with their challenges, concerns and goals to help them feel like you hear and support them. Making these connections will increase the impact you have on others.

Some might find it more challenging to get to know you. You prefer your longer-term relationships to newer ones, and while you’re taking time to acquaint yourself with people, this could cause others to believe that you don’t appreciate or trust them. This feeling of being “outside the circle” could affect their engagement.
While you know it’s important for everyone to feel like you are accessible to them, some might feel like you have favourites because you spend time fostering connections with individuals on a deeper level. It may seem as if you’re paying more attention to those closest to you, making others who are more distant from these interactions feel less important to you.
You could be limiting your network of connections because you are drawn to those you already know and tend to spend more time getting to know them than people you don’t know. Having a greater variety of relationships both inside and outside your organisation is an important aspect of leadership because you can’t lead without followers.

Plan and lead events that focus on building strong relationships. Regardless of where or how you have them, invite many people to social events to create and nurture strong connections with others. Make sure there are opportunities for others in your organisation to see you, speak with you and get to know you.
Start developing future leaders. You appreciate loyal and sustained partnerships. As you face challenging organisational issues, look for ways to include a new person in your leadership strategy. Think about other areas where you could cultivate a strong partnership and who brings expertise that could help you think differently. Explore who might be important to get to know.
Serve as a mentor. You work well with people one on one and have much leadership knowledge to share. You might devote attention to a specific type of person: someone who is disadvantaged or has high potential or someone with a similar background to your own. Regardless, be prepared to give advice and listen, ask questions, and build their confidence to help them succeed.
Maintain key relationships. Continue to connect with loyal friends who have supported you over time. These relationships are vital. Trusted, loyal, caring friendships are invaluable. Friendships take time to establish, but they can withstand difficult times. These are the people who support your successes.

Source: Gallup®

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