Finding your talents can be a kin to going fishing. Not familiar with fishing, let me share what is involved. You must be willing to take the following 5 steps:
- Make the choice to go fishing
- Check the weather report and be prepared
- Make sure you choose the right bait
- Get ready to spend the time needed
- Be prepared to catch the fish
Let’s review this list as it relates to finding your talents.
- You must be willing to take the journey to find your talents. This means you are willing to take the next 4 steps in the process. If you are not, you will not be successful in the process.
- What is your mindset? Are you open to the possibility that you have hidden talents? Are you willing to take assessments, and be coached to help you find your talents?
- It’s homework time. Are you willing to do the research with the people who know you best, family, coworkers, your spouse or significant other to find synergy?
- Take the time to reflect? Look at all of the data that you have compiled from assessments, coaching, homework and reflection and get the help you need to interpret it. Having someone to help you in this part of the process is a key aspect to being successful.
- Flexibility and open mindedness are keys to embracing your newly defined talents. How open are you to change? Your talents may reveal that you would be better served taking a different approach to your work and the things that you do. This will allow you to be more productive.
To emphasize this process I made a video. I would like to encourage you to take the fishing trip to find your talents and I guarantee you will not return home empty handed.
