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Strengths are Not Hobbies

Strengths are Not Hobbies

“Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.” — Marilyn vos Savant Activities that are all appetite, no ability are hobbies. You might feel drawn to these activities. You might even grow from them and feel good afterward.  But if you are not successful or effective, they are hobbies, not strengths. …

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It is Their Strengths

It’s Not Your People, It’s Their Strengths

“Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.” — Marilyn vos Savant When an organization says people are its greatest asset, what they really means is their people’s strengths are their greatest asset. When you focus on strengths you get the best results, whether its an individual, a team or an …

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Label What is Right with Things

Photo by neiljaxx. What’s right with you?  If somebody asks you, what’s wrong with you, you might have a quick list of weaknesses you can rattle off.  But if they ask what’s right with you, can you rattle off a list of your strengths?  Chances are, you might have a fuzzy idea about your strengths, …

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Give Your Best Where You Have Your Best to Give

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” — Unknown How do you give your best where you have your best to give? You leverage your strengths for the greater good. Work on your strengths, not your weaknesses to realize your potential. You’re special, for …

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Spend 75 Percent on Your Strengths

“It is far more lucrative and fun to leverage your strengths instead of attempting to fix all the chinks in your armor.” — Tim Ferris As a rule of thumb, try to spend 75 percent of your time on your strengths and 25 percent on non-negotiables. If you’re like most people, you spend the majority …

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