Tom Rath, author of StrengthsFinder and StrengthsFinder 2.0 asks, "Do you do what you do best every day?" Rath answers -- chances are, you don't. According to Rath, from the cradle to the cubicle, people devote more time to fixing shortcomings than to developing strengths.
To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced StrengthsFinder in 2001, and today, StrengthsFinder 2.0: Now, Discover Your Strengths, is available. The book is intended to help people discover their top five talents, and with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths, StrengthsFinder 2.0 is meant to change the way people look at themselves and the world.
Normally, the book sells for $24.95; however, it's available free to current and prospective students considering a career in healthcare, courtesy of PTC's Healthcare Alliance office/HOPES grant.
"There are many students who end up in programs and careers that are not ideal for them. Eventually, since the coursework and career may not be fulfilling, they are at risk for dropping out, or they just suffer in undesirable careers," says Stefanie Schroeder, Director of Strategic Initiatives at PTC. "We want students to use this valuable tool to identify their strengths at the start of their college careers and pursue programs and careers that are the best fit for them. That's why we've made this resource available, free of charge, to all current and prospective PTC students considering a career in healthcare," Schroeder explains.
What's more, is that StrengthsFinder 2.0, provides a free, one-to-one, online coaching session available for students to gain further insight into their results. Students will get a personalized Strengths Discovery and Action-Planning Guide. For more information about getting your copy of the book, contact the Healthcare Alliance office by calling 320-629-4570 or e-mail fridstromk@pinetech.edu.
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