Comments on: Everything You’re Not

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:15:21 +0000

Charles,

You are so right. It is very hard to identify our own strengths and
exactly for the reason you stated, because they seem so natural and
easy that they almost go unnoticed. But a little introspection and the
aid of a book such as, What Color Is Your Parachute, or
StrengthsFinder 2.0, can help in the process. I'm not familiar with
the Kolbe Strengths Finder but I will certainly take a look.

Thanks for sharing,

Tara

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:43:00 +0000

I agree. Our tendency is to focus on our weakness. But on hindsight, it's hard to know what our strengths are because they appear so natural and easy for us.

It will take time of working with other people and observing oneself before we discover our strengths. The Kolbe Strengths Finder also helps - www.kolbe.com

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:13:48 +0000

Oh, I agree, Tim. Delegation is difficult. As is identifying your strengths… okay, I think identifying your strengths is harder. It is certainly no simple task to dig deep within your Self, silence the fear and acknowledge your talents.

By: timbursch

timbursch — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:25:37 +0000

Tara,
I think one challenge is delegation. It is hard to hand off work when you want it done well. Liz has some interesting posts on that-
http://www.successful-blog.com/
Another challenge is finding your strengths. That takes being honest in community and letting other people speak into your life. But when we find what we are really good at and our purpose, watch out! We can change the world.
Cheers.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:57:21 +0000

Oh! Thanks for the link.

That is an important lesson that you have shared, Stephen. What you
don't excel in, leave to someone who does. I know as independent
business owners we want to do everything ourselves but the bottom line
is it is more value to ourself and our business if we focus on our
strengths, and hire others to compliment our weaknesses.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:54:13 +0000

A perfect comparison. We look for shared values and interests in
partners, not for conflicting and difficult dynamics.

By: Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:52:21 +0000

Thanks, Joann. I think for too long we have been told to improve on
our weaknesses, to focus on them, when a much better use of time —
and an activity that would garner us much more happiness — would be
improving on what we do well and love.

By: Stephen Grant-Jones

Stephen Grant-Jones — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:34:36 +0000

I had a business/work profile done through Wealth Dynamics and to my sort-of surprise I was a supporter/sales type personality – and here I was trying to function in a mechanic/accounts role… it doesn't work.

The more I grow into my passion the more I'm finding out my weaknesses or lack of passion towards certain tasks, so now I'm focusing on doing those jobs less and letting the experts who do love to do these jobs get on with it.

Just watched this TED talk which sums it up nicely; http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_st_john_succes...

By: jen

jen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:39:08 +0000

Thanks for reiterating this. It is nice to be well rounded, but if I love to write and am bad at math, shouldn't I be a writer and not a mathmatician. Imagine if we said, "Oh, I know you love this guy more, you feel amazing around him, you have a great relationship, but you should marry this guy over here who you have nothing in common with and see if you can make it work!" Insane. Thanks.

jen
http://www.bodaweightloss.com/blog

By: Joann Sondy

Joann Sondy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:29:39 +0000

“Be a lot more of who you already are.”

Excellent and concise. No mumbo jumbo analytics… love it!