The Truth About You: Your Secret to Success

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Thomas Nelson Inc, Sep 30, 2008 - Business & Economics - 112 pages

An Experience to Revolutionize Your Life from Marcus Buckingham - the World's Leading Expert on Career Success!

Want to know what you are supposed to do with your life? The Truth About You is an experience to unlock life's toughest questions. The process this revolutionary toolkit teaches will create higher satisfaction and performance in life and work. This cutting-edge product includes:

Enhanced DVD. A high-energy film reveals how and why you must discover and prioritize your strengths and includes access to a wealth of downloadable resources, including five bonus Strength Tip videos.

Interactive Book. With insightful exercises and tried-and-true life wisdom no one else will tell you, the book takes you to the location of your most powerful and unchanging talents.

ReMemo Pad. Designed for a life on-the-go, the ReMemo Pad becomes your companion to complete the task of revealing your strengths using your everyday experiences.

Perfect for high school and college students, young professionals, and people simply wanting to revitalize their career, The Truth About You helps you develop the kind of clarity and passion that drives a successful and satisfying future. Marcus Buckingham will help you discover the real truth, the truth about you . . . it will be your secret to success.

 

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1 PERFORMANCE IS ALWAYS THE POINT So dont expect your organization ever to know you like you do
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2 YOUR STRENGTHS ARENT WHAT YOURE GOOD AT AND YOUR WEAKNESSES ARENT WHAT YOURE BAD AT So youd better find out...
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3 WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR JOB THE WHAT ALWAYS TRUMPS THE WHY AND THE WHO So always ask What will I be paid to do?
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4 YOULL NEVER FIND THE PERFECT JOB So every week for the rest of your life write your Strong Week Plan
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5 YOULL NEVER TURN YOUR WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS So fess up to your weaknesses then neutralize them
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Marcus Buckingham's bestselling books have sold more than four million copies. The world's foremost thought leader on strengths and performance, Marcus relentlessly seeks the fundamental truths that help people unleash their greatest potential. He began his career as a researcher at Gallup, spending two decades studying excellence in leaders and teams. In 2006, he launched the Marcus Buckingham Company, which delivers education, coaching, and HR technology to some of the world's most prestigious firms. Marcus has been profiled in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fortune, and Fast Company and has worked with companies such as Facebook, Cisco, Deloitte, Hilton, Lululemon, and The Walt Disney Company.

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