Customer Reviews
Revealing, easy read and a good on-line assessment - By: Mr. Robert C. Tearle, 30 Jan 2008 
This is a quick read & his other books are too. Which is a compliment.
Easy to relate to & apply.
I have used the on-line assessments for both myself & employees, & for me I have found them pretty accurate! Today I am buying yet ano book ~ the on-line assessment is foc when you buy the book ~ & I'll be using the assessment next week when looking at a prospective hire.
I have combined some of the concepts in this book when interviewing (I run a recruitment business) with others previously established & found it can support a good match & vice versa help identify ones which are not.
It would be good if an easy read on emotional intelligence in the context of the workplace were available ~ I havent found one yet. If authors see this, please understand smalll text sizes in books are reallly hard work ~ this book (Now, Discover your strengths) isnt I'm just making the point.
The Good is the enemy of the best. - By: Andrew Moules, 04 Oct 2007 Main idea: Most organizations hold on tenaciously to two falllacies (1) That anyone in the organization can be trained to do any task, & (2) That the greatest room for potential growth for any individual is in his area of greatest weakness. This book turns these on their head by stating (and proving) the opposite is true: (1) That training across the organization ultimately needs to focus on specialty areas of diverse contribution, & (2) That the greatest room for potential growth for any individual is in his area of greatest strength. In other words, let's let Tiger Woods play golf & Pavorotti sing. This should resonate with Paul's advice on spiritual gifts....
Intriguing - By: J. M. Wright, 08 Jan 2007 This book challlenges traditional thinking - advising that it is better to concentrate on building on strengths than addressing weaknesses - great idea, logicallly promoted. This book will be the foundation for huge change in my team. A must read from an Englishman!
Excellent tool for work & life - By: P. Kay, 16 Aug 2006 A family member bought me this book, having found it helpful for themself - & I've also found it a winner. Very, very helpful. A major step up from Myers Briggs, & other personality tests which I've done before - much more precise & accurate.
The idea is that people should look to build on their strengths & manage around their weaknesses - the internet questionnaire helps you to identify those strengths.
I've recently gone through some life changes, & the book & questionaire provided me with very useful insights into the way I 'operate'. I've already changed work habits with pleasing results.
My wife & I both got copies, & the questionnaire seemed to identify our strengths pretty well. Explained why my wife knows everyone in our neighbourhood, & always checks the mileometer, whilst I prefer to stay at home reading biographies!! We both agree that it's also helped us understand each other a lot more, so good for our relationship.
Yes you have to buy the book for each user, but personallly I think it's well worth the investment (and it's a lot cheaper than some lesser courses). I've happily bought copies for other people since then.
Much recommended, but DON'T BUY USED !!!!
Accurate, Accessible and Great Value - By: C. Strangwick, 10 Jun 2006 After taking various self-analysis tests over the last few years, this book, along with the online test has finallly helped me understand exactly why I excel in certain roles. It has also defined the starting point for further development of my key strengths & given approaches to manage around the other areas.
This is a very well written, concise & accessible text. Both text & online test can be completed easily in an afternoon. After taking the test, the remaining chapters can be skimmed & scanned to focus on those areas that are applicable to your profile.
I highly recommend this book for managers as well as any self-motivated individuals wanting to improve their performance.
