Marcus Buckingham released a DVD set recently titled "Trombone Player Wanted." It is about strengths, which is what Buckingham is all about. He highlights three myths that need to be replaced with three truths. As you read these, think about how you have developed in your life and what the traditional thinking is about growth through strengths/weakness analysis...
Myth #1 - As you grow, you change.
Truth #1 - As you grow, you become more and more of who you are.
Our basic make-up will be the same at 4 years old, 34 years old and 84 years old.
Myth #2 - You will grow in your weakest areas.
Truth #2 - You will take fantastic leaps of growth in your strongest areas.
77% of parents say they would spend more time with their child helping them in a class where they have an F than in a class where they have an A.
Myth #3 - What the team needs is for everyone to put the team first and the individual second.
Truth #3 - The best teams are full of individuals who bring their strengths to the team and those strengths compliment each other.
There is an "I" in win.
Processing Questions for PLI Curriculum Teachers/Trainers:
1. What are some strategies to help you bring out the real you?
2. Why is it more productive to spend your time in your strongest area?
3. What are your core strengths and how can you maximize those in a team situation?
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