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The next-generation strengths test from the leader of the Strengths Revolution. Millions of people have taken Gallup organization's StengthsFinder and discovered their top five strengths. As the co-creator of that test and co-author of the book that launched the strengths revolution, New York Times best-selling author Marcus Buckingham has spent the last decade leading people and organizations into a place of strength. But something always seemed to be missing. Wherever he went, Buckingham heard two consistent gaps in the StrengthsFinder results. From professionals: "I love knowing what s strong about me, but what am I supposed to do with it? From managers: I have too many people on my team to keep all their strengths straight in my head. There' s too much information to use it practically in my day-to-day leadership." StandOut starts where StrengthsFinder ends. Using a massive data set and rigorous statistical testing, this next-generation strength test not only affirms what is strong about people but gives them - everyone, the bosses, the executives, the people in the middle - hyperpractical tools to leverage their strengths every day so they can win at work.
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Format:Paperback
I have been a big fan of Buckingham's previous books and have been an advocate of his Strengths series (to the extent that I bought loads to give out as gifts!). Out of curiosity I bought this book to try out the new assessment tool. While I was totally blown away by the insightful revelation from the StrenghsFinder Profile (and was able to subsequently followed through to make a difference by developing my top strengths), disappointingly I was NOT able to relate to the outcome of my Standout assessment at all! His previous books on how to leverage outcome from the StrengthsFinder was MUCH more useful so if you are new to his books, get the 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' instead!
Format:Hardcover
I got the book with high expectations, took the assessment, got my hopes dashed because I didn't agree with the results, then began a long climb back.... As a committed Marcus Buckingham mentoree, I was less easily less impressed with this book than the others.
When a friend encouraged me to look deeper into what it was the book is describing and the assessment is measuring, I was skeptical and discouraged. I have since had a complete turnaround. The 9 options represent one's talents and tendencies at a deeper level than does the StrengthsFinder assessment, which I'm also deeply indebted to, and the more time I spend with the book, the more impressed I become. While the concepts are not a quick study, these 9 possibilities for one's "edge" draw from a deeper pool.
For those who really want to increase understanding of the differences in people, this book is a valuable, valuable tool. Those who want a better, richer context for understanding what it is that makes them valuable, I recommend making the book your main resource for learning for the next month or so. Your StrengthsFinder strengths will take on new dimension within this StandOut context.
When a friend encouraged me to look deeper into what it was the book is describing and the assessment is measuring, I was skeptical and discouraged. I have since had a complete turnaround. The 9 options represent one's talents and tendencies at a deeper level than does the StrengthsFinder assessment, which I'm also deeply indebted to, and the more time I spend with the book, the more impressed I become. While the concepts are not a quick study, these 9 possibilities for one's "edge" draw from a deeper pool.
For those who really want to increase understanding of the differences in people, this book is a valuable, valuable tool. Those who want a better, richer context for understanding what it is that makes them valuable, I recommend making the book your main resource for learning for the next month or so. Your StrengthsFinder strengths will take on new dimension within this StandOut context.
Format:Hardcover
The good news is that management consultant Marcus Buckingham, a perennial best-selling author, offers a very useful pep talk about putting your best foot forward. He urges readers to identify and maximize their strengths to move ahead in their careers. His profiles of various roles exemplifying personal strength provide great information that you can use to make a more meaningful impact at work and to live more fully. Alas, the bad news - or at least the commercial news - is that the author says you need help identifying your strengths, and for that, you need to buy the book to get the one-time code for taking a "strengths profiles" quiz on his website. Once you learn your category with this assessment, you can use more of the book's information. Welcome to the innovative world of interactive media. Of course, you can try to figure out your strong points yourself, but Buckingham cautions, "It is hard to see your own uniqueness. Your strengths are a part of you whether you're conscious of them or not. And because they're so woven into the fabric of who you are, they can actually be quite difficult to pinpoint." With or without the code, getAbstract believes you'll find real value in this common sense text if you accept that the strengths you think you have may not match those the author would cite.
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Overpromise and underdeliver
Maybe my expectations were just too high but after reading some of the PR written on it and after having had the book recommended by a business friend whom I trust the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R S W11
Great Assessment
This is the first Marcus Buckingham book I have read and I purchased it to do the assessment, which is what this book is about in my view. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SoporBass
Disappointed
I have been a fan of Marcus Buckingham and all pioneers of working to strengths. Sadly I was disappointed in this particular book because I expected something new, given the title... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Reflective
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