To be curious is to explore and discover, to take an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake. Curiosity is often described as novelty-seeking and being open to experience, and it’s associated with the natural desire to build knowledge. 

When a person knows what makes other people tick, he or she is displaying social intelligence. 

They’re aware of the motives and feelings of themselves and others, and how to fit into different social situations. 

They can feel comfortable and say the right thing whether they’re in the boardroom or the maintenance shed, in a school setting or at a construction site…

The strength of honesty is often linked to self-concordance – the extent to which your goals accurately represent your implicit interests and values. Honesty allows people to take responsibility for their feelings and behaviours, owning them, and reaping benefits by doing so.

Blogs and StoriesJudgment is one of the five character strengths that comprise the Virtue of Wisdom. Wisdom describes strengths that help you to gather and use knowledge. What is judgment? Judgment involves making rational and logical choices, and analytically...

Blogs and StoriesLove of learning is one of the five character strengths that comprise the Virtue of Wisdom. Wisdom describes strengths that help you gather and use knowledge. What is love of learning? Love of learning means a passion for learning, a desire to learn...

Blogs and StoriesHumour is one of the five character strengths that comprise the Virtue of Transcendence. Transcendence describes strengths that help you connect to the larger universe and provide meaning. What is humour? Humour means to recognize what is amusing in...

VIA Character Strengths framework began as the Values in Action Inventory developed by two eminent researchers in the field of positive psychology, Professors Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman.

This framework, which we utilise in our consulting work and in our everyday lives, is now used by millions of people to foster self awareness and enhance personal wellbeing through strengths awareness.

There are a variety of strengths frameworks out there that people can use to get insights into their personal DNA and how they can get to be the best version of themselves and lead a happy and fulfilling life. One of those is Gallup’s Clifton Strengths 34 Assessment.