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Living Your Strengths: Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community
While millions of people in the U.S. are actively involved in some sort of religious organization, many people feel disengaged from their faith communities. More than half report that they really don't get the opportunity in their congregation to do what they do best. The problem is this: too many people's talents are going unappreciated. But it doesn't have to be this way...more
Hardcover, 246 pages
Published
September 10th 2004
by Gallup Press
(first published 2003)
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Aug 03, 2011
Mark Sequeira
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Okay, I'll be frank. I bought this book as the recommendations were glowing. BUT if you have already taken the Clifton Strengths Finder, then 90% is basically a repeat of that book, "Now Discover your Strengths" or "strengthsFinder 2.0" Note also that thecode for the test does NOT include the 30 page or so report that 2.0 includes - A REAL DRAWBACK as the basic test doesn't seem that helpful IMHO, where the 30 page is very useful and worth the price of the book.
Also, even though there is some go...more
Also, even though there is some go...more
I get obsessive about things like this, but I really enjoyed taking this test and being able to talk about strengths with my husband, family and friends.
I absolutely love that the test is based on harnessing what is there and using it for good, rather than suppressing what is bad or trying to create what isn't. This is a life-philosophy I hope I never forget.
The test was revealing for me personally, in that it helped revealed to me my natural tendencies - many of which I had viewed as weaknesse...more
I absolutely love that the test is based on harnessing what is there and using it for good, rather than suppressing what is bad or trying to create what isn't. This is a life-philosophy I hope I never forget.
The test was revealing for me personally, in that it helped revealed to me my natural tendencies - many of which I had viewed as weaknesse...more
If you've ever wondered why you are the way you are, or why some things make you tick, then check this book out. I've often been frustrated helping out on committees, groups, and friends, only to realize that maybe those things were my niche while I'm trying to be helpful.
This book gave me a better understanding and put labels on ah ha moments and kind of a "why the way I am" idea. I recommend taking the online strengthsfinder quiz and follow-up with this book. Also a spiritual gifts assessment...more
This book gave me a better understanding and put labels on ah ha moments and kind of a "why the way I am" idea. I recommend taking the online strengthsfinder quiz and follow-up with this book. Also a spiritual gifts assessment...more
Interesting Read - Got to admit that I got bit by the bug - after realizing that certain nuances are really talents in disguise - What really helped me was receiving coaching afterward.
Had read several of the Strengths books but the coaching/mirroring from a Strengths Certified coach really helped. Found out that you can also get certified as a Gallup Strengths Performance Coach (www.GallupFaith.com) or find a place/coach near you at www.StrengthsSummit.com
Also found some great interviews of th...more
Had read several of the Strengths books but the coaching/mirroring from a Strengths Certified coach really helped. Found out that you can also get certified as a Gallup Strengths Performance Coach (www.GallupFaith.com) or find a place/coach near you at www.StrengthsSummit.com
Also found some great interviews of th...more
If you've ever thought that you weren't giving back as much as possible, you might want to give this book a shot. Based on the strengths finder test from Gallup, this book will provide a code to take the test. Once your strengths are identified, this book will show you how your strengths can help you worship and give back to your church and faith. Not everybody has to be an usher (unless your strengths appeal to that!) With this knowledge, I know I can contribute, and contribute in a manner that...more
Sep 19, 2010
Cher
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2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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spirituality-religion
This theory of living and the 34 types identified are interesting and valuable. However, this book is a 200 page informercial on how great the system is. I felt disappointed with the lack of depth. If you want that, you can sign up for $500+ seminars and individual coaching sessions. I'm taking a 6 week class regarding this system at my parish, and it looks to be interesting.
I thought the book was good, but the process is very interesting and has a lot of potential if it is actually used for a purpose. I'm on staff at a Catholic Parish using this to help grow the Church and engage members. This is used as a companion to Growing an Engaged Church. We have a trained 'coach' in our diocese who is helping us to put this into practice.
If you are familiar with any of the other strengths texts... They are simply better. This Christianized version stretches various scriptures in attempts to make them fit within one of the signature themes. The book did not need to be written but rather capitalizes on the "Christian" market afraid to buy anything not overtly faith based.
I find it interesting that the 3 people who wrote it all worked for Gallup. It shows. They have a deep understanding of group psychology. You get a code to take an online evaluation which follows the lines of Meyers-Briggs, but with a church slant. It gives people a new vocabulary to talk about their way of relating to each other and their church.
Jul 27, 2011
David A.
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Not great. I found the template bretty boring and the scripture references particularly aggravating--prooftexting talents, is that what we've come to? It's very individualistic; I would have liked some material on how the themes work together to strengthen teams, but I suppose you buy the followup book for that.
Jul 30, 2010
Chelsea
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5 of 5 stars
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Everyone
Recommended to Chelsea by:
St. Clare Church Staff
This book was so very insightful! How interesting to find out that something that I thought was a weakness was actually a strength in disguise in my life. It's changed how I look at my natural tendencies when interacting with others! I'd suggest this to anyone, Christian or not.
Jul 26, 2012
Patti Clement
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
human-development
Catholic Edition of an Excellent book about a wonderful tool to help anyone grow in self knowledge! CliftonStrengthsFinder is probably my favorite tool of all I've used because it is based on Pauline Theology and stresses living out of our strengths.
I love that I finally know the reasons for my emotions and convictions on the things that I do, it was an amazing discovery on what my talents are! I know see things in a different light along with how I approach and treat people that I come across.
A good book to characterize your strenghts and put them in a service-based perspective. Love that it is written based on Gallup poll research. I would like to work for Gallulp.
Such a helpful book to determine the strengths God has given you, and actively pursue using them for God's kingdom, His glory, and for your neighborhood and community.
Amazing.
"When you find your Self, you discover God. When you find God, you discover your Self." - T. Merton
"When you find your Self, you discover God. When you find God, you discover your Self." - T. Merton
If I hadn't already read NOW DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS, this book would have been 5 stars. It was just a rehash NDYS, and wasn't really advertised as such. Kind of disappointing.
Discovered my God-given talents and how to inspire the community around me!
Christian version of applying strengths. speed read through.
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man, this book nailed me. this really identified my personality strengths like no other book or test has before. this is SO worth buying. you dont really have to read the whole book. what i did was take the strengths test and then read about my strengths. this is probably one of the most useful books out there. i think everyone should buy this book. it shows you your strengths so you can live through your strengths instead of out of your weaknesses. awes...more
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man, this book nailed me. this really identified my personality strengths like no other book or test has before. this is SO worth buying. you dont really have to read the whole book. what i did was take the strengths test and then read about my strengths. this is probably one of the most useful books out there. i think everyone should buy this book. it shows you your strengths so you can live through your strengths instead of out of your weaknesses. awes...more
Some valuable insights, if you've never taken a Myer's-Briggs or DISC Personality test. I disagree pretty strongly with their assertion that you need not ever trouble yourself with doing things you're not good at.
Assigned reading as a confirmation mentor.
This is a much different approach than many of the books on personality or spiritual gifts. Refreshingly different, thought provoking, and challenging the reader to do something in and with their talents.
Very accurate, very insightful.
Jan 29, 2009
Sara Gordon
marked it as to-read
recommended by Pasor Ben
A wakeup call to the church
The book includes taking an strength assessment online that gives you your top 5 strengths. A very positive look at your God given talents and how you are using them in your life. We are using this in our church to help engage people and build a stronger community.
There is another version entitled Strengthfinders which is not faith based. I am getting my whole family to find our their strengths.
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There is another version entitled Strengthfinders which is not faith based. I am getting my whole family to find our their strengths.
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It was uncannily accurate, and revealed some nuances in my personality that I knew where there, but didn't really know why. Well worth investigating.
Great Book!
Great book and system to identify your strengths. Lacks a clear message on how to use many of them.
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