Now, Discover Your Strengths

Marcus Buckingham encourages us to stop focusing on our weaknesses and instead, turn our attention to our strengths. He believes that by doing this, we can achieve greater success and satisfaction in our lives. So, instead of trying to fix what's wrong, let's explore and build on what's right.

In 'Now, Discover Your Strengths', Buckingham provides a StrengthsFinder test. This test is designed to help you identify your top five strengths. It's a great tool to dig into your abilities and talents, and find out what truly makes you unique.

Buckingham suggests that our strengths are innate and cannot be learned or acquired. He argues that we are born with certain talents and it's these talents that form the basis of our strengths. So, it's important to recognize and nurture these natural abilities.

According to Buckingham, people who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged in their jobs and more than three times as likely to report having an excellent quality of life. So, if you want to be successful and happy, it's time to take a look at your strengths.

Buckingham also explores the role of strengths in the workplace. He believes that companies should focus on the strengths of their employees rather than their weaknesses. By doing this, companies can increase productivity, job satisfaction, and overall success. So, if you're a manager or a team leader, it's time to check and leverage the strengths of your team members.