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StandOut: The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution
"StandOut," the revolutionary new book and online assessment tool from Marcus Buckingham, is the result of extensive research, statistical testing, and analysis of the world's top performers. From the coauthor of "Now," "Discover Your Strengths" and the recognized leader of the strengths movement, "StandOu"t unveils your top two Strength Roles and offers sharp, practical i...more
Hardcover, 227 pages
Published
September 13th 2011
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Oct 23, 2012
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StandOut: The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution by Marcus Buckingham was chosen by Soundview Executive Book Summaries as one of the Top 30 Business Books of 2012.
THE SOUNDVIEW REVIEW:
StandOut introduces the next-generation strengths assessment from Marcus Buckingham, co-author of Now, Discover Your Strengths. The StandOut assessment unveils your two key strength roles and shows you how to find your edge and win at work. Whether you’re an individu...more
THE SOUNDVIEW REVIEW:
StandOut introduces the next-generation strengths assessment from Marcus Buckingham, co-author of Now, Discover Your Strengths. The StandOut assessment unveils your two key strength roles and shows you how to find your edge and win at work. Whether you’re an individu...more
I always enjoy reading Marcus Buckingham books. His books are very engaging and they make you want to be a better person. Marcus has worked a long time with Gallup to develop a series of questions to help you be a stand out leader. I am a General Manager for Hampton Inn and Hampton uses Marcus quit frequently when helping to produce more engaged leaders at their hotels. His books have really helped me with my career at the hotel. I find that not everyone is good at everything, and that you must...more
If you've spent any amount of time in the corporate world, it's likely you've encountered some sort of a strengths assessment book such as 'Now, Discover Your Strengths' (Free Press, 2001) or 'StrengthsFinder 2.0' (Gallup Press, 2007). Your initial reaction to the thought of doing another online strengths assessment is likely been there, done that. Honestly that's how I felt when I first heard about 'StandOut.'
I used the 'StrengthsFinder 2.0' assessment with my management peers and our entire c...more
I used the 'StrengthsFinder 2.0' assessment with my management peers and our entire c...more
I read the book before I did the online questionnaire and thought I had my type nailed. In fact, after doing the questionnaire, my top type was the last one I had considered! I was initially sceptical but humbled myself to the system and found that it, and my number two type, were pretty much spot on. So, persevere and allow this book to speak to you despite any reservations you might have. The world is pretty rubbish at telling us who we are - at least Marcus Buckingham is trying to do the righ...more
Buckingham's approach for maximizing success is for each person to focus not on improving their weaknesses, but on determining and exploiting natural strengths. An online assessment tool is used to determine strengths. I like this approach as it offers a better method to creating value in your life that can be translated into success in the workplace, at church, and all areas of life.
I am considering having the IT staff take this test. It will, of course, identify strength for each individual,...more
I am considering having the IT staff take this test. It will, of course, identify strength for each individual,...more
I should probably refrain from rating the book until after I have taken and applied the assessment, but the three stars is based on the perceived merit of the book itself. The concepts in StandOut appear to be a bit less universal than StrengthsFinder, as they appear to be especially geared towards leaders. I am a bit confused by Buckingham's distinction that this assessment is more about application whereas StrengthsFinder was more about diagnostics. The book Strengths-Based Leadership draws ou...more
The book gets 3 stars based on the merit of the actual assessment. I took the assessment as part of a team building for work, then decided to finish the book. Strength assessment was pretty accurate for me. Book itself could easily be condensed to 10-15 pages plus the half of the book which breaks down each of the 9 strengths... of which you only need to read your top 2 strengths.
Probably his least important book, but the assessment he created to go along with this book is his best. Don't get the book. Take the assessment. It's a useful tool for you if you want some ideas around how to tailor your role at work to suit your strengths and advantages better.
Not As Profitable as Other Strengths Works by Buckingham. You're better off reading "Now, Discover Your Strengths" and "Go, Put Your Strengths to Work." See my complete review at http://www.amazon.com/StandOut-Ground...
All of the managers in our firm just took this assessment and it was revolutionary. Far better (and simpler) than StrengthsFinder. I'm making my entire district take this-- it was creepy how well it described me AND gave me the tips to leverage the characteristics.
The assessment instrument was very insightful, however the recommendations to improve performance and capitalize on ones strengths lacked some depth. Approaches to long term success were not broached. But I still found this to be helpful for recognizing day to day opportunities.
I loved the prescriptive nature of this book. It was also much simpler than Strengthsfinder. I can always remember my standout results. But I rarely remember my Strengthsfinder results. Therefore I thought this book was much better.
StandOut was a very good read. Marcus Buckingham takes an interesting path from his StrengthFinder roots. I appreciate him describing what happened in the process since I wondered why he would go this route.
This book doesn't just give you a list of your strengths, but addresses how you can use your top 2 together. The materials comes with a code to take an online survey which provides you with a personailized report on your top strengths.
I'm glad I read it.
This book doesn't just give you a list of your strengths, but addresses how you can use your top 2 together. The materials comes with a code to take an online survey which provides you with a personailized report on your top strengths.
I'm glad I read it.
Was hoping for something on the level of 'Stengths Finder: 2.0' and didn't find it. Buckingham is a highly enjoyable speaker.
His premise is interesting but the arguments (or perhaps I should say observations) left me unconvinced.
His premise is interesting but the arguments (or perhaps I should say observations) left me unconvinced.
I'm a sucker for any and all personality tests. The bummer about this book is that the test is online and you need to scratch off the "key" in back of book; no problem if you bought the book. I, however, read the library book so I couldn't take the official test. (Unless I pay for the test, no thank you. I guess I'm not as devoted as I thought.) Grrr.
But that's okay. Instead I glimpsed at the descriptions of the nine "strenth roles" and determined I'm an Equalizer/Teacher/Pioneer combo. The boo...more
But that's okay. Instead I glimpsed at the descriptions of the nine "strenth roles" and determined I'm an Equalizer/Teacher/Pioneer combo. The boo...more
I was pleasantly surprised with how my strengths were ordered. As I read through the description of my top 2, I can see those characteristics and I just need to harness them in a more profound way.
I was surprised by what the results were for me. I'm not sure that I completely agree, of course they say that is because it is what others see me as and not what I see myself as.
I loved the assessment and thought it provided great insight and suggestions to leverage your personal strengths. I would have loved a little more detail in each of the profiles though.
Certainly helpful and immediately applicable, though not life altering. This did, however, identify the root of some tensions I've experienced with coworkers. Would like to see these concepts applied to conflict resolution.
A great way to find your strengths. And, it isn't just another book of personality profiles, or a list of careers you should explore. It has powerful language that helped me put into words who I am and what I do best. A great read for anyone looking to do more with their natural abilities.
Basically a collection of assessment profiles in book form. Not very engaging unless the profile is about you. I could have skipped 90% of this book.
Marcus Buckingham's first book, "First, Break All The Rules", is my all-time favorite management book. StandOut is a great follow-on to that book. It focusses on helping the reader identify his/her strengths and provides some quick points on how to stand out with those strengths. As a manager, reading the entire books gives me some insight into how to bring out the best of my team who exhibit the various strengths. Two thumbs up from me.
Though there were some beneficial sections of the book, I did not find this book as valuable as the StrengthsFinder book.
If you've already read most of Marcus Buckingham books this one is more of the same but still
Valuable!
Valuable!
Science based personal development. Knowing how you're wired and developing yourself appropriately.
Best strengths-based assessment and application yet. And, there's an app for that.
Test was amazingly accurate and I read the book in one day. Now a lifetime to process.
There are many gallup books.. this one is again one of those... no difference as such
A must-read book on career development.
Good book. Dead on for strengths.
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