Folks who possess a strong Belief theme, have certain core values that are enduring. These values vary from one person to another, but ordinarily the Belief theme causes them to be family-oriented, altruistic, even spiritual, and to value responsibility and high ethics --both in themselves and others. These core values affect their behavior in many ways. They give their life meaning and satisfaction; in their view, success is more than money and prestige. They provide them with direction, guiding them through the temptations and distractions of life toward a consistent set of priorities. This consistency is the foundation for all of their relationships. Belief’s friends call them dependable. "I know where you stand," they say. Belief makes them easy to trust. It also demands that they find work that meshes with their values. Their work must be meaningful; it must matter to them. And guided by their Belief theme it will matter only if it gives them a chance to live out their values.
Someone with the Strengths Finder theme of Belief is one who has core values that are present and enduring. These beliefs, or values, guide decisions and influence relationships and work. Those core values provide a benchmark for what is true. The strength of Belief indicates that a person has deeply held beliefs that are true, unchanging, dependable and (usually) structured and interconnected.
At times, a person with the strength of Belief can have 1 or 2 strongly held beliefs that are applied to all of life. Others may have multiple beliefs and values for different areas of their life. Either way, this person’s life if guided, directed and founded upon these deeply held beliefs.
People with the strength of Belief find that their beliefs form a type of grid, a template, guardrails, or a framing. This provides a stability and rootedness to how they live their life. Some people with Belief will hold out to commit to anything until it aligns with their core beliefs.On the other hand, some people with Belief will be very productive and engaged in their day to day lives, but then when something connects to their core beliefs, it ignites their excitement and enthusiasm. It’s as if something strikes a cord with their strength of Belief, and a beautiful music is produced that all can notice and share in.
Leading Others with Belief(from Strengths Based Leadership)
This person will have some powerful bedrock values. Figure out how to align their values with those of the organization. This way, through their actions and words they will make visible the values of your organization culture.
Realize that this person may place greater value on opportunities to provide higher levels of service than on opportunities to make more money. Find ways to enhance this natural service orientation, and you will see them at their best.