I bought this book a month or so ago when I was so frustrated at work (not that I’m not still frustrated. I’m just on to the acceptance phase now). Anyway, I went on a business book shopping spree that night at Barnes and Noble (hey- it’s better than eating a carton of Ben and Jerrys!). I ended up with StrengthFinder 2.0 and “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” (also a great book). I read both that week and felt so inspired!
Anyway, I was reminded of how much I loved this book today when I looked up on my cubicle wall and saw my little strength summary report:
Strategic
Futuristic
Individualization
Analytical
Ideation
I think these fit me to a T in the workplace. Part of the reason I get so frustrated at work is because there never seems to be time for strategy. If there is any strategy talk, that’s all it is –talk. There is no one leading the charge for change (and believe me it is needed). No one looking past Q4. No energy behind the ideas.
So I guess I need to figure out how to work these strengths into what I do everyday more in order to feel more fulfilled. There could be changes on the horizon soon and that is always a good thing. Have no fear. Keep moving forward and embrace the change! (See also the book “Who Moved My Cheese?” or Obama’s acceptance speech from last night.)
Fortunately for me there are a whole slew of marketers preaching about the need for change in our profession (see some funny cartoons that address this
You can check out a review of StrengthsFinder 2.0 on my Bookshelf Blog.
More to come about the changes on the horizon soon!
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