Start Embracing Your Unique Talents

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do and why you do it the way you do it? And why you might not fit into someone else's puzzle? We become who we are at a very young age. We get accustomed to acting, communicating, and interacting with others in a certain way that eventually becomes us. A person's personality remains relatively stable throughout their lifetime. You are who you are—start embracing your unique talents.

Worth Remembering - 'Talent is a gift, but it takes courage to use it. Don't be afraid to do what you do best.' - Paulo Coelho.

Have you ever scored a behavioural assessment tool to help identify your preferred behavioural style? To help determine your ideal career. These tools are designed to assess a person's personality—how they choose to communicate, interact with others, manage others, and like to be managed. Some popular assessment tools are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, True Color Personality Test and Clifton Strengths, to name a few. I use an assessment tool based on Dr. William Marston's DISC Theory. Marston believed we become one of four distinct styles of behaving.

Based on Marston's DISC Theory

D—Dominant styles feel most comfortable in positions of authority. They seem best suited as entrepreneurs, lawyers, police officers, or any position where they are in charge.

I—Interpersonal styles prefer occupations that encompass teamwork and collaboration. They seem best suited for a career in public relations, sales, marketing, or any position that involves working with others.

S—Steadiness styles have a way of making others feel comfortable and at ease. They seem best suited for a career in nursing, counselling, as therapists, or any position that involves helping others.

C- Conscientious styles are true perfectionists. Their analytical skills make them outstanding planners and problem solvers. They seem best suited as engineers, systems administrators, or any position requiring standards and accuracy.

Worth Remembering - 'Whatever the circumstances of your life, the understanding of your personality can make your perceptions clearer, your judgements sounder, and your life closer to your heart's desire.' - Isabel Briggs Myers.

Put your strengths to work for you. Scoring a DISC behavioural assessment and determining where your strengths lie and what career path may best suit you is a great way to start. Visit my website, download a Free DISC E-Book, and start embracing your unique talents. https://briansmithpld.com/free-download/

I wrote this article without the aid of AI. To learn more about me and what I can do for you and your management team to communicate and interact more effectively with others regardless of gender or generation, please get in touch with me directly at - [email protected]