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Tag Archives: assessments

July 7, 2016

A new way to look at your strengths [podcast]

A new way to look at your strengths
Have you taken the StengthsFinder test? Do you know your top five strengths (or talents)? Despite my general aversion to assessment instruments (read my post on the dangers), it’s one test that gave me some valuable insights on my most ...
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August 21, 2013

The best assessment instrument ever created

The best assessment instrument ever created
By some estimates, there are over 74,000 personal assessment instruments on the market today. Clearly, there’s a lot of interest in self-discovery. Misusing any tool can be dangerous, however. In my last post I mentioned three dangers: we may ...
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August 19, 2013

The danger of personal assessment tests

The danger of personal assessment tests
Years ago I attended a Myers Briggs Type Indictor (MBTI) assessment training. It was one of those “date” things you do to show your spouse you’ll take one for the team and go to something only because they want ...
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August 14, 2013

3 signs of a career change: Winning Careers Talk Show broadcast

3 signs of a career change: Winning Careers Talk Show broadcast
Yesterday I had the privilege of being on the Careers with a Purpose Winning Careers Talk Show hosted by Richard Yadon. Careers with a Purpose is a fantastic ministry that coaches men and women across the country to find ...
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