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Strengthsfinder 2.0
by Tom Rath
This is a fascinating book about strengths. It is most applicable in the workplace, but has applications for personal interactions also. As a novelist, I also find it useful for developing characters. Probably outside the author's intent, but that's just how we creative types are.
Although this book is available in a print edition, the main action happens online. The book comes with a code you enter on the Strengthsfinder website. You take an assessment test that identifies your five top strengths. The bulk of the book is taken up with descriptions of each possible strength and -- perhaps most importantly -- suggestions for working with others who have that strength. So for example, if you know your co-worker has Ideation as a strength, you should do your best to feed her new ideas to help her generate insights.
Of course, your co-workers have to participate in the program to get the full benefit of it. Still, even if they're not, it's a useful exercise for personal development.
Although this book is available in a print edition, the main action happens online. The book comes with a code you enter on the Strengthsfinder website. You take an assessment test that identifies your five top strengths. The bulk of the book is taken up with descriptions of each possible strength and -- perhaps most importantly -- suggestions for working with others who have that strength. So for example, if you know your co-worker has Ideation as a strength, you should do your best to feed her new ideas to help her generate insights.
Of course, your co-workers have to participate in the program to get the full benefit of it. Still, even if they're not, it's a useful exercise for personal development.