Research has shown that discovering your unique combination of talents is a key to finding your occupational sweet spot. Here are some methods I use with my clients to help them discover their unique combination of talents.
1. Take the Strength Finders test from Gallup. (See the book Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton)
2. Send an email to friends and family asking them to share with you their perception of your key strengths.
3. Take the Best Self exercise from the Positive Organizational Scholarship website at the Ross School of Business.
4. Reflect on your personal history.
5. What type of activity have you always gravitated toward and been successful at?
6. What skill sets have you developed through education and work experience?
7. Perhaps most importantly, describe what you are not good at. Where have you consistently failed, been frustrated, or have frustrated others?
When you have completed this process, try to summarize your findings in one brief paragraph.
Coach Rob
rob@leadersconnect.com
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