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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
I'm really disappointed.
I bought a pre-owned book and there is no way to use or buy the access code for the talent assessment. That should be clear on the first page of the book so the person is aware before purchasing.
I do not recommend.
I bought a pre-owned book and there is no way to use or buy the access code for the talent assessment. That should be clear on the first page of the book so the person is aware before purchasing.
I do not recommend.
Need to take the assessment first before you can fully appreciate this book. A book that will also help understand others better. A super recommended read to team members/players most especially in a corporate setting. A good aid to maximize potential of people.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I have been using StrengthsFinder with my students for many years but stopped using it recently after getting my hands on the StrengthsFinder results of millions of people across the globe. The results indicate that the probability of possessing an innate talent depends on gender and that, for instance, men are 3x more likely to have the "Analytical" talent. StrengthsFinder is not measuring innate talents and claiming that they do makes Gallup sexist.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gallups-strengthsfinder-sexist-werner-zorman?trk=prof-post
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gallups-strengthsfinder-sexist-werner-zorman?trk=prof-post
As much as I dislike online quizzes and personality tests (only because I'm bad at doing them) this was not bad. It times you which does not give you time to over think your answers and therefore you are forced to really go with your gut feeling.
My top 5 results are undeniably me. I had previously known that these were my strengths but it was nice to see them with full descriptions and ideas for what I can do to capitalize on these strengths in the workplace and life in general.
My top 5 results are undeniably me. I had previously known that these were my strengths but it was nice to see them with full descriptions and ideas for what I can do to capitalize on these strengths in the workplace and life in general.
http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/2176449.html[return][return]This turned out not to be so much a book as a ticket for an online self-assessment survey, owned by Gallup, which identifies your personal five strongest areas from a list of 34. I am not sure if I got the value I expected for the price of the book; ask me again in a month, perhaps.
A lot of the negative reviews of this book are more due to the packaging than the actual theory and assessment laid out. You need to take an online assessment to learn your top 5 strengths, and then you get info on each one, ideas for action, and how to work with people who have each strength. You can get all of this on the strength finders website, and buy an ebook that includes a code to take the assessment.
The physical book is the same price and includes 1 code to take the assessment, so you don't want to buy it used on Amazon, because without your unique assessment it is not very insightful.
I knew this going into it. I prefer print to digital, so I liked reading the book, PLUS it has sections on all 34 strengths, so I can read about others than my own. The online reports are tailored to your answers, so reading the book descriptions added to that.
I have found the methodology to be very logical and very insightful for me. I have a new job and I've already used some of the ideas for action at work. I had my husband take it as well and we've already referred to it in a variety of situations. It would be great for workplaces, teams, families, or any group of people that interacts and wants to be more efficient/communicative/motivating/fluid.
The physical book is the same price and includes 1 code to take the assessment, so you don't want to buy it used on Amazon, because without your unique assessment it is not very insightful.
I knew this going into it. I prefer print to digital, so I liked reading the book, PLUS it has sections on all 34 strengths, so I can read about others than my own. The online reports are tailored to your answers, so reading the book descriptions added to that.
I have found the methodology to be very logical and very insightful for me. I have a new job and I've already used some of the ideas for action at work. I had my husband take it as well and we've already referred to it in a variety of situations. It would be great for workplaces, teams, families, or any group of people that interacts and wants to be more efficient/communicative/motivating/fluid.
Biggest complaint: You have to buy a copy of the book to take the quiz (so, if I want someone else to take it, i have to convince them to buy the book too... instead of just loaning them my copy. Seems a bit like a ploy to me...).
Second biggest complaint: They only tell you your top 5 strengths.
I get that the whole premise is to focus on your strengths, which means being blissfully unaware of where you scored low. But heck, I paid for the thing... give me my results! All of them!
That said, I found it entertaining, if not shocking, mind blowing, or life changing. Certain strengths were almost hilarious to read about because it seemed like the authors were really struggling to put a positive spin on what many would see as a flaw. Like... Self-Assurance (a bit past confidence and into egomania), Significance (feeling like you're special and/or need to be special), and Competitiveness, for example.
My top 5, in case you are wondering:
1. Woo (winning others over) (you know, the sort of people that make friends in check out lines and thrive on making connections with people. Not at all surprised that this was my top strength).
2. Includer
3. Adaptability (I was a bit surprised that this showed up, until I read the chapter. Their definition of "adaptable" is someone who is centered in the present (the past is the past, the future isn't worth worrying about).... so then it made sense why it would be in my top 5.
4. Positivity (horray optimism!)
5. Communication
Second biggest complaint: They only tell you your top 5 strengths.
I get that the whole premise is to focus on your strengths, which means being blissfully unaware of where you scored low. But heck, I paid for the thing... give me my results! All of them!
That said, I found it entertaining, if not shocking, mind blowing, or life changing. Certain strengths were almost hilarious to read about because it seemed like the authors were really struggling to put a positive spin on what many would see as a flaw. Like... Self-Assurance (a bit past confidence and into egomania), Significance (feeling like you're special and/or need to be special), and Competitiveness, for example.
My top 5, in case you are wondering:
1. Woo (winning others over) (you know, the sort of people that make friends in check out lines and thrive on making connections with people. Not at all surprised that this was my top strength).
2. Includer
3. Adaptability (I was a bit surprised that this showed up, until I read the chapter. Their definition of "adaptable" is someone who is centered in the present (the past is the past, the future isn't worth worrying about).... so then it made sense why it would be in my top 5.
4. Positivity (horray optimism!)
5. Communication