StandOut 2.0
by Marcus Buckingham
Buckingham's nine strength roles (advisor, connector, creator, equalizer, influencer, pioneer, provider, stimulator, teacher) with an assessment and advice for each. A simpler alternative to StrengthsFinder.
Read it if…
you want a strengths assessment with fewer categories and more action.
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Skip it if…
you already use StrengthsFinder and are happy.
Try instead: The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook →
Three things you will actually use
- Nine roles, two dominant.
- Strengths are what strengthen you.
- Act on the role, do not just know it.
Do this first
Take the assessment and read your top two roles' chapters.
Our verdict
Simpler strengths roles.
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