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StandOut 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham — WisdomDeck honest review
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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.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Nine roles, two dominant.
  2. Strengths are what strengthen you.
  3. Act on the role, do not just know it.

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Simpler strengths roles.

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