As previously discussed in this space I am reviewing books as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger project. Here is my review of The Truth About You by Marcus Buckingham. Enjoy!
The Truth About You is really more than a book. It would be better described as a learning experience. If I had only two words to describe this experience they would be: Simple and Profound. As is true with most ideas that contain the potential to transform your life, the concepts presented are deceivingly simple, but if successfully implemented could have a profound impact on your life and work.
If you are new to the work of Marcus Buckingham, reading The Truth About You will provide a good introduction, and will likely lead you to seek out more about his work. The combination of the introductory DVD, book and ‘rememo’ activities should cause you to rethink your long-held beliefs about personal strengths, weaknesses and how you can maximize your performance, productivity and enjoyment of work. Sound like an impossible dream? It may be, but Buckingham, in his oversimplified way, sells it convincingly.
Unfortunately, for seasoned Buckingham followers there is really nothing new here. It is basically a very simplified repackaging of the key points and activities from Go Put Your Strengths to Work and Trombone Player Wanted. Save yourself a few bucks by finding the old copies, dusting them off, and having another go at it.
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2 comments:
Dear Scott,
Looked for an email address to send you this privately but can't find one. Given your role as a parent and your work with Connor's House, I thought that a strength's discovery book you might find interesting and fresh is Jenifer Fox's Your Child's Strengths.
Jenifer is a lifelong educator. In 2007, she wrote Your Child's Strengths, (Viking 2008) with an introduction by Marcus Buckingham. Right after finishing it, she traveled with Marcus on his Go Put Your Strengths to Work Tour to show the results a strengths approach can yield in a high school setting. Jenifer’s book describes how to get children involved in strengths discovery from an early age, not just high school. It both describes why this is important with great stories from schools, but also provides practical tools to get started. I think it is worth mentioning to someone like you because it helps parent and teachers help kids discover their strengths before they get into the workplace and find themselves in jobs which don't energize them.
Since publication, Jenifer has been traveling the country and spreading her message to schools businesses and various organizations interested in strengths. I am reaching out to you because most adults interested in developing their own strengths either have or know children who are also interested.
I hope you will take a look at this important book. If you would talk about it on your website, I would be happy to send you a copy. Let me know. Thanks and good luck with your work.
Nick,
Thanks for your comment. I would be interested in learning more about Jennifer's book. Please contact me through the email link at the bottom of the 'About Me' section on the front page
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