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kil3yp's review against another edition
1.0
This was fairly disappointing - especially since I did indeed shell out the $15 to take their quiz and find my five strengths.
While the strengths were unsurprising (I likely could have picked them out of the list myself), what was most disappointing was the lack of direction for how to best use these strengths, and their absolute refusal to consider weak points (since this is after all, about finding and focusing on your strengths). I got some nice two line blurbs from other "people" (I would bet my $15 that they are mostly fictional) about how they use the particular strength, and told what the best partner type would be to that strength.
But that's it. I paid $15 to get a description of myself I already sort of knew, and told to find other people (who have also shelled out $15) who are a particular type to shore up my weak points and balance my particular set. Except, I did this on my own not as part of an organization.
I could understand how this would work in organizations with large teams. I can even understand how it may be beneficial for those who are less confident about their strength areas. But otherwise, this was a giant waste of $15 and checking out a book from the Library. I'm not even sure it was worth the time it took me to take the quiz and read the sections. Oh, by the way, the print outs you get after the quiz are essentially re-writes of the book sections. So save yourself one or the other.
My suggestion for Strengths Finder 3.0? Cut back on your ridiculously long list of strengths, give longer sections with more detail about each one, and suggestions on areas for improvement and focus. Stop telling me to rely on other people who have ostensibly taken your same damn quiz. Give me an idea of industries and roles that are well suited to that particular strength set. Talk about how strengths can work well or against one another. You know. Those things you promised, but didn't deliver on in Strengths Finder 2.0.
While the strengths were unsurprising (I likely could have picked them out of the list myself), what was most disappointing was the lack of direction for how to best use these strengths, and their absolute refusal to consider weak points (since this is after all, about finding and focusing on your strengths). I got some nice two line blurbs from other "people" (I would bet my $15 that they are mostly fictional) about how they use the particular strength, and told what the best partner type would be to that strength.
But that's it. I paid $15 to get a description of myself I already sort of knew, and told to find other people (who have also shelled out $15) who are a particular type to shore up my weak points and balance my particular set. Except, I did this on my own not as part of an organization.
I could understand how this would work in organizations with large teams. I can even understand how it may be beneficial for those who are less confident about their strength areas. But otherwise, this was a giant waste of $15 and checking out a book from the Library. I'm not even sure it was worth the time it took me to take the quiz and read the sections. Oh, by the way, the print outs you get after the quiz are essentially re-writes of the book sections. So save yourself one or the other.
My suggestion for Strengths Finder 3.0? Cut back on your ridiculously long list of strengths, give longer sections with more detail about each one, and suggestions on areas for improvement and focus. Stop telling me to rely on other people who have ostensibly taken your same damn quiz. Give me an idea of industries and roles that are well suited to that particular strength set. Talk about how strengths can work well or against one another. You know. Those things you promised, but didn't deliver on in Strengths Finder 2.0.
gingamage's review against another edition
5.0
As crazy as it sounds, this book and its philosophy changed my life...(more to come)
abby_can_read's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
2.0
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This was an assigned book for a seminar at work. It was fine. I found it more boring than anything.
This was an assigned book for a seminar at work. It was fine. I found it more boring than anything.
bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
3.0
The cost of this book is disguised as the price one pays to take the Strength Finder quiz. While most of the information pertinent to your "top 5 strengths" is available online, once you have taken the quiz, this books serves as a convenient resource for assessing and applying the talents of other people.
It is a refreshing philosophy that I would love to see explored on a deeper level. It is helpful knowing your strengths and taking the given advice to find greater success in work and life in general.
It is a refreshing philosophy that I would love to see explored on a deeper level. It is helpful knowing your strengths and taking the given advice to find greater success in work and life in general.
fjordic's review against another edition
Good overview of the strengths but doesn't add much more than that. I'll use it as a quick reference.
jmacl42's review against another edition
4.0
Helpful when paired with the online platform for identifying, improving and maximizing your personal strengths. It has been a fun beginning to a long journey. The book helps you get started and give you some ideas on how to work on your strengths, but the real battle is what you do to maintain and grow every day after that.
envy4's review against another edition
4.0
Fun way to learn about yourself.
I am: activator, connectedness, positivity, restorative and WOO.
I am: activator, connectedness, positivity, restorative and WOO.