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WGU C200 Task 1 | Passed on First Attempt |Latest
Update with Complete Solution
The Past, Present, and Future Versions of Myself: Discovering My Foundational Strengths
and How They Will Shape My Path to Self-Improvement
Evan R. Wieder
Western Governors University
C200: Managing Organizations and People
Dr. Dwobeng Owusu
January 4th, 2026
My eyes jolt open to a pitch black room. I attempt to get my bearings while my cell phone
buzzes and beeps on the nightstand next to me. I pick my phone up to stop all the noise before
my wife and dog are woken up from the disturbance. The clock reads, “5:00 a.m.” I stop the
alarm and find the strength to sit up, as much as my body wishes it could stay in its comfortable
position. No, it is not a holiday or birthday. No, I do not have a doctor’s appointment or a bus to
catch. I woke up this morning just like any other morning, because it is. I have grown to love
discipline and structure, even on the most mundane days, from the moment my alarm clock goes
off in the morning down to the second I close my eyes at night. There have been many people in
my life who were jealous of this trait, but I could not exactly pinpoint the cause of my behaviors.
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It could have come from my father, whose mindset I strive to model in all aspects. There is a
chance I learned through the many years I have spent playing baseball, where adhering to the
rules makes the difference between a win and a loss. I could even give credit to my dog, who
looks forward to those early morning breakfasts and would not dare let me sleep in because of it.
Ultimately, I have long been open to learning about what makes me great and how I can use
those built-in strengths to push myself to become the best version of myself for those around me,
personally and professionally.
CliftonStrengths
Over the span of my work history, I have immersed myself into several different fields,
ranging from accounting to education to healthcare, and even entertainment, so my strengths and
weaknesses have been put to the test as I would have to adjust to each leadership role. I have
never had the opportunity to fully evaluate my leadership style, which would have been
beneficial to my previous team members, as I could have identified where I was thriving and
where I could make steps towards improvement. Now, to deepen my understanding of my
current skill set, I completed an assessment known as the CliftonStrengths Assessment. After
review, the results collectively form the foundation of my leadership identity. I am hopeful, with
this examination of my strengths and weaknesses, that I will be able to mold myself into a better
leader now and in the foreseeable future.
Achiever
According to the assessment, I am an achiever, which is specific to the execution domain.
I was not surprised by this result, as I am extremely result-oriented in just about every aspect of
my life. After reading further into the description of an achiever, I gathered that each day I
metaphorically start at a zero and I must achieve various things throughout my day, so I can feel
fulfilled. I have an innate instinct to push myself towards success, so when someone can not
reciprocate the energy I am putting into a project, I will work endlessly to create a solution on
my own. I feel comparatively to head coaches of professional sports teams. A great head coach
will take steps towards improving their team, including giving motivational speeches, watching
WGU C200 Task 1 | Passed on First Attempt |Latest
Update with Complete Solution
The Past, Present, and Future Versions of Myself: Discovering My Foundational Strengths
and How They Will Shape My Path to Self-Improvement
Evan R. Wieder
Western Governors University
C200: Managing Organizations and People
Dr. Dwobeng Owusu
January 4th, 2026
My eyes jolt open to a pitch black room. I attempt to get my bearings while my cell phone
buzzes and beeps on the nightstand next to me. I pick my phone up to stop all the noise before
my wife and dog are woken up from the disturbance. The clock reads, “5:00 a.m.” I stop the
alarm and find the strength to sit up, as much as my body wishes it could stay in its comfortable
position. No, it is not a holiday or birthday. No, I do not have a doctor’s appointment or a bus to
catch. I woke up this morning just like any other morning, because it is. I have grown to love
discipline and structure, even on the most mundane days, from the moment my alarm clock goes
off in the morning down to the second I close my eyes at night. There have been many people in
my life who were jealous of this trait, but I could not exactly pinpoint the cause of my behaviors.
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It could have come from my father, whose mindset I strive to model in all aspects. There is a
chance I learned through the many years I have spent playing baseball, where adhering to the
rules makes the difference between a win and a loss. I could even give credit to my dog, who
looks forward to those early morning breakfasts and would not dare let me sleep in because of it.
Ultimately, I have long been open to learning about what makes me great and how I can use
those built-in strengths to push myself to become the best version of myself for those around me,
personally and professionally.
CliftonStrengths
Over the span of my work history, I have immersed myself into several different fields,
ranging from accounting to education to healthcare, and even entertainment, so my strengths and
weaknesses have been put to the test as I would have to adjust to each leadership role. I have
never had the opportunity to fully evaluate my leadership style, which would have been
beneficial to my previous team members, as I could have identified where I was thriving and
where I could make steps towards improvement. Now, to deepen my understanding of my
current skill set, I completed an assessment known as the CliftonStrengths Assessment. After
review, the results collectively form the foundation of my leadership identity. I am hopeful, with
this examination of my strengths and weaknesses, that I will be able to mold myself into a better
leader now and in the foreseeable future.
Achiever
According to the assessment, I am an achiever, which is specific to the execution domain.
I was not surprised by this result, as I am extremely result-oriented in just about every aspect of
my life. After reading further into the description of an achiever, I gathered that each day I
metaphorically start at a zero and I must achieve various things throughout my day, so I can feel
fulfilled. I have an innate instinct to push myself towards success, so when someone can not
reciprocate the energy I am putting into a project, I will work endlessly to create a solution on
my own. I feel comparatively to head coaches of professional sports teams. A great head coach
will take steps towards improving their team, including giving motivational speeches, watching
