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Break away from job titles
You need to explore new roles, to discover your gifts.
Think of your workplace as a laboratory. Encourage flexible roles and see how it goes. If people are excited about trying something else and you have some evidence that they could be good, then experiment with it.
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When naming your strengths, avoid what "wastebasket terms," meaning overused words like 'passionate' or 'dedicated.'
Instead, come up with a unique term that captures your specific strength. Once you can put a word to your strengths, it becomes much more embedded in your everyday life.
When you engage in an activity you are truly good at, your excitement is visible. Your pupils dilate, your chest is broader, your speech is fast and fluid, and your arms spread wider.
Ask a close mentor when you appear most animated or observe yourself for a day. When do you fe...
In a situation where you are truly using your strengths, you will stand out from a crowd. Your approach will be unique.
To name your strengths, you want to identify those moments and articulate how you are different.
In a situation where you are truly using your strengths, you will stand out from a crowd. Your approach will be unique.
To name your strengths, you want to identify those moments and articulate how you are different.
When naming your strengths, avoid overused terms like 'passionate' or 'dedicated.'
By coming up with an exciting word, you avoid all the typical connotations. And once you can put a word to your strengths, it becomes much more embedded in your everyday life.
To uncover your gifts, you need to explore new roles. Think of your company as a laboratory. Encourage flexible roles and see how it goes.
When do you feel most engaged? Most energized?
When you engage in an activity you are truly good at, your excitement is visible. Your pupils dilate, your chest is broader, your speech is fast and fluid, and your arms spread wider.
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To take smart risks, you need to get comfortable with being a little uncomfortable.
Leaders that learn to embrace choices outside their comfort zones are able to push the envelope in ways that safe leaders can’t, helping them to stand out and succeed.
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Make sure that you’re actually good at what you do.
Ask yourself if you’re willing to put in the hard work and if there is a market for you to tap into. Even if it’s just talking to some of the regulars at your favorite restaurant or bar, their feedback can be priceless.
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