Finding YourStrengths

-ability to find and be secure in yourstrengths is an incredibly difficulttask that is becoming increasinglyhard to deconstruct-Insecurity about strengths orweaknesses in the workplace issomething everyone feels fromtheir day to day lives, which theauthor of “Standout” knows quitewell with the release of his mostrecent book-Marcus Buckingham has been aleading voice in rethinking how wecan uniquely succeed in theworkplace through the process ofspecific online tests.

Standout: The Groundbreaking New StrengthsAssessment from the Leader of the StrengthsRevolution, emphasizes the last step of the processis utilizing the online assessment to discover whatyour two primary strength areas are to essentiallyexcel in the workplace.

Instead of taking the approach to improve yourcertain weaknesses, Buckingham supports theevidence used in his book on thorough behavioraland statistical research which he used to analyzesome of the world’s top business leaders. In terms ofthe exam itself, below are the twenty strength thatare in the assessment crafted to find areas in whichyou stand out and should further capitalize on in theworkplace.

Different Areas of Strength

ConnectorCharismatic people that have the innate ability to

connect and interact with people on a high energylevel very different from the average person. They

value collaboration and better understandingpeople through interaction.

ProviderThis role depicts someone who essentially valuesthe community around them and does their best

to support their environment in any way they can.

AdvisorThe person who is constantly guiding others either on your

team or others in the office who are willing to learn.

CreatorYou create and are constantly coming up with new ways toapproach a certain process or idea. Generating interestingways to tackle a specific situation is something you love to

do.

EqualizerThese types of individuals strongly feel as though

everyone’s work should be at an equal level as theirown. They strive to be better, while expecting the

same strong work ethic in return.

InfluencerBased on very clear verbal directness, influencers

are keen on finding ways to achieve a goal in variouscircumstances by capitalizing on charm or other

enticing means of communication.

PioneerIntrigued by the spontaneous or exciting

experiences, these individuals love to constantlychallenge themselves by trying to break out of their

comfort zones.

StimulatorA nature leader, your high energy influences other to

engage what you have to say or do at a level verydifferent from the other strength areas.

Unlike other books that have a clear focus on improving orfinding your strengths, Buckingham does not use excessive

theoretical jargon or complex language to effectively achievehis message to his readers. More than anything, he holisticallyexplains the highlights of his research so that you, the readercan find success in your respective career path full of skills

that are waiting to be tapped into.