VIA Character Strength Spotlight: Perspective

August 10, 2020

Perspective is one of 24 universal character strengths and is within the virtue category of wisdom. This character strength is about being able to see the bigger picture and look at systems as a whole and from different viewpoints. You may spot this strength in someone who gives practical advice or offers comments that represent big picture topics. Perspective is one of the strengths most connected with a life of engagement.

Is this one of your top strengths? Take the free VIA survey to get a rank order report of all 24 character strengths.

Develop your perspective strength by using it in new ways. Read the biographies of people who inspire you or work in your field. Identify the key lessons that can help guide you on your own career journey.

VIA character strengths are a family of positive personality traits reflected in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They are basic building blocks of a flourishing life and serve as pathways to PERMA wellbeing. Learn more about building your perspective strength. https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/perspective

Sources: Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners, Ryan M. Niemiec (2018).
Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized and Happy at Work, Michelle McQuaid and Erin Lawn (2014).

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