I was asked to read this book as part of my yearly development plan at work. For the first time, I AGREE with something that has been presented to me at work (this also has to do with the much more laid back and open minded culture of my current company, a sharp contrast from my previous job).
Here’s the main point: Historically, through school and then work, we have been programmed to focus on our weaknesses. We spend a lot of time trying to improve on our weak areas, we stress over them, we even become disgruntled at work. This book, with data collected from the gallup poll argues that you should focus on your STRENGTHS instead of your weaknesess. You read 30 pages, which outlines the idea, and then take a 20 minute online assessment and it then kicks out a report of your 5 greatest strengths and how to improve
upon them.
The rest of the book, covers each strength in detail.
The cheapest price I’ve found for the book is $12 at Walmart.com. Here’s a link
http://www.walmart.com/ip/5512335?sourceid=1500000000000003260340&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=5512335
