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From:Tom Rath , Gallup Press ,
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 Great improvement in test over Strengthfinders 1, 2008-09-30
Really an excellent improvement in the test compared to the original Strengthfinders test. The new test takes a combination of your factors to determine how each factor applies to you. I recently had my team go through the new strengthfinders and even people with the same strengths had different descriptions about how they were impacted and the types of ways the various strengths show themselves for each individual. The book itself is not as impactful as Now Determine Your Strengths, but the test is the primary value, so I'd recommend Strengthsfinder 2.0. I also highly recommend Marcus Buckingham's Go Play to Your Strengths.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Strength Finders 2.0, 2008-09-29
We are a strength based organization and basically had all of our staff read this book and take the online test. THe results were so accurate in describing each individual and, as well, in explaining why each person was excelling in their work, that we have started a policy of having new employees, in the interview process, read the book and take the test. No, it is not a fortune teller. Rather, it shows tendencies and areas where a person can see the world from the power rather than as an observer... Yea! Great book!!
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If only all books were like this one, 2008-09-29
I loved Strengths Finder 2.0. It's right to the point in teaching you the 34 themes, or strengths that people have. Then it has you go online and learn which are your top 5, plus how you score (in order) for the remaining themes. I think the book/test combination works wonderfully.
Another book that includes a great test is The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book. I saw it recommended here in a review, so I ordered a copy along with StrengthsFinder 2.0. Like, SF, The Quick Book is outstanding. The test measures your emotional intelligence and the book goes on to show you how you can improve your EQ to be more effective at work and at home. Couple your higher EQ with a greater utilization of your strengths and you're ready to rock and roll!
Like I said, if only all books were this way!
discovering your talents, 2008-09-28
This is a very interesting book. It allows you to discover talents about yourself you were not aware of. I highly recommend this book, since it opens your eyes to skills that you already had, things you did and never thought of as a skill you carried.
 Specific Strengths Disappointment, 2008-09-25
I was hoping that Strengths Finder 2.0 would help me discover talents that are a little more specific - like a talent for numbers or a talent for paperwork. In fact, the book even starts out talking about talents like that, with examples of sports stars. But, what it ends up giving you is more a description of your preferred work style which, IMO, aren't really strengths or talents. Such as if you like a competitive environment or a cooperative one. If you like to think or to do. If you like variety or routine.
All this may be useful, but it wasn't quite what I had in mind. It isn't going to be something I can walk into an interview with and sell as a competitive advantage.
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