In my opinion, if you don't go to one of the events on Marcus Buckingham's strengths tour, you should be excommunicated from the HomeFieldAdvantage blog. Where is that excommunication button in Blogger?You may never see a more inspirational and motivational speaker, especially for the $40 entry fee which included his latest book, Go Put Your Strengths To Work! His oratory style is amazing and the ease at which he goes from creating a vivid image to sharing detailed data and study results is impressive. Any professional can learn much from his style.
The lead-in to the "Trombone Player Wanted" video by Jennifer Fox of the Purnell School was so inspirational and the video itself was incredible. I am certainly going to purchase it for my work team and will be determining how to start a strengths revolution with my team, in my department, and within my workplace.
Things finally come together for how a single person can make a difference and achieve success. MB's body of work include 'First, Break all the Rules,' dispelling common myths of how to create success. Next comes Now, 'Discover Your Strengths,' providing the theory of 34 personality themes and a tool for determining your top five. Following that was 'the One Thing You Need to Know' for great managing, great leading, and sustained personal success (still love the boldness and clarity in that title). And this book 'Go, Put Your Strengths to Work,' as the practical guide for moving into a strengths-based approach.Marcus' work is bold and important work. If he markets himself, which he clearly does, he does that for the passion of his calling. He truly is on a mission and I believe that he lives and breaths this philosophy and the passion to bring it into society.
Go take a look yourself. Go see him speak and then read his books, I believe you will be changed. Be sure and come back to HFA and tell us about your experience and thoughts.
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