I must admit I was completely shocked by the accuracy of the Strength Finders Survey. Knowing that my 5 greatest strengths are communication, includer, woo, harmony, and activator has given me a different perspective about myself. I was slightly reluctant and skeptical about taking the survey but now I am excited about using the results to my advantage. My main focus will be to use these strengths in my coursework and on the job. I am already in a leadership role and use the strength of harmony and including on a daily basis. I am often the voice of reason and the person who strives to include everyone into assignments. Communication has always been a strong point for me. As the book described I am a talker who loves to make everything …show more content…
D, Anderson. E, Schreiner. L. (2006). Strengths Quest. Retrieved from www.strengthsquest.com/192773/chapter-developing-academic-strengths-college.aspx?utm_source=ClickBookLinks&utm_medium=HTMLCH7&utm_campaign=strengthsquest To better utilize and develop the strength of employees I believe that companies should start by using the Strengths Quest Survey. For me, there was no better way to bring light to my strengths. Sometimes a person can know what their strengths are, but not be able to put them into context in a work environment. Furthermore, there are times when an employee may not see or know their strengths at all. What better way is there to show an employee their unique talent or to help them realize their full potential than by using this survey. (Clifton, Anderson, Schreiner, 2006). Many employees are discouraged by jobs with minimum pay or hard manual labor. But by focusing on the strengths that they possess they may be able to work around these barriers to make work and the workplace more enjoyable. The assessment that is used online after the survey helped me to see what type of person I am and also gave tips on how to navigate in the workplace with these skills. Not only that but it also taught me studying techniques to use to help with my schoolwork. I am so impressed with this survey’s accuracy that I believe everyone looking to find out more about themselves or how to navigate life should take this survey. In conclusion, many businesses