Standout by Marcus Buckingham. Take the assessment for free here. Read the book.
Taking the Standout Assessment will help you identify your top 2 Standout Roles from the 9 Buckingham has defined.
Advisor. You are a practical, concrete thinkier who is at your most powerful when reacting to and solving other people’s problems
You are the subject matter expert and the one that people go to for advice on a certain topic. As the expert, you are constantly reading and learning as much as you can so that you can provide that information to others.
The Truth about Advisors (20 Minutes)
Connector. You are a catalyst. Your power lies in your craving to bring two people or ideas together to make something bigger and better than it is now.
Individuals who see the world as a web of relationships and connect with people constantly. These individuals realize that people with different strengths can bond together to accomplish great things. In order to be successful as a connector, you need to learn as much as you can about the people around you and find opportunities to collaborate.
Connectors begin by asking “Whom or what can I connect?” They are multipliers, always trying to put 2 things together to make something bigger and better.
Connectors, invite people to join me on Instagram LIVE each Friday at 12pm PT, & connect your team with their strengths. pic.twitter.com/gHZX2m0ySm
— Marcus Buckingham (@mwbuckingham) April 24, 2020
The Truth about Connectors (20 Minutes)
Creator. You make sense of the world–pulling it apart, seeing a better configuration, and creating it.
Before asking for help, you come up with ideas. You enjoy alone time to think and be clear on what you need to do. You take pride in your ideas, don’t like surprises, and you are relentless in your actions.
Creators begin by asking “What do I understand?” – their starting point is their own insight.
Find out your Top 2 Roles by taking the StandOut strengths assessment here: https://t.co/s4M935nWti pic.twitter.com/zRRALfdK5c
— Marcus Buckingham (@mwbuckingham) May 4, 2020
The Truth about Creators (20 Minutes)
Equalizer. You are a levelheaded person whose power comes from keeping the world in balance, ethically and practically.
These people feel that the entire universe needs to be aligned. They strive for balance in everything and you expect a lot from everyone. If someone doesn’t do their job, you will notify them of the issue directly.
Equalizers begin by asking “What is the right thing to do?” – and because of that, we need our Equalizers now more than ever.
Discover your StandOut strengths roles by taking the assessment here: https://t.co/s4M9356l4I pic.twitter.com/twqRoSUHnF
— Marcus Buckingham (@mwbuckingham) May 20, 2020
The Truth about Equalizers (20 Minutes)
Influencer. You engage people directly and persuade them to act. Your power is your persuasion.
You get people to act based on what you recommend. Your goal is always to move someone else to action through persuasiveness, charm, and other methods. Influencers aren’t patient, have selective listening based on what you want to hear, and you’re very direct.
The Truth about Influencers (20 Minutes)
Pioneer. You see the world as a friendly place where around every corner good things will happen. Your power comes from your optimism in the face of uncertainty.
These individuals are all about “what’s next.” They are excited by things they haven’t done before and are intrigued by new experiences. They don’t fear failure or uncertainty and are very action-oriented.
The Truth about Pioneers (20 Minutes)
Provider. You sense other people’s feelings, and you feel compelled to recognize those feelings, give them a voice, and act on them.
This role matches my personality the most. I’m always wondering how I can support my community and give value to others, in the form of connections and resources. Providers have a good sense of others feelings, are trusted peers, and defend other people’s actions.
The Truth about Providers (20 Minutes)
Stimulator. You are the host of other people’s emotions. You feel responsible for them, for turning them around, for elevating them.
Those who have high energy and evoke it in others. You elevate the energy in the room, people cling to you, and you make things happen. Other people will take action because they follow you as a leader.
The Truth about Stimulators (20 Minutes)
Teacher. You are thrilled by the potential you see in each person. Your power comes from learning how to unleash it.
You focus on learning from everything you do, see and hear in life. You’re a good listener and you pay attention to what other people say, without interrupting them. You act like a coach in how you try to develop the people around you.
The Truth about Teachers (20 Minutes)