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Stay true to what you do best .

1. SHINE! You're already talented and brilliant at something. But you may not know what this is. Ask these questions to discover your talents: What type of projects have 'my name' written all over them? When do others come to me for help What do I volunteer for - even when no one is paying me? 2. ASK others Invite your boss, employees, friends and co-workers to give you input. Others notice whether we're stressed or having fun. Your talents are as obvious as the nose on your face - but you can't see it without a mirror. For feedback, ask your colleges these easy questions: What work seems easy and effortless to me? What do you notice I'm especially good at doing? What type of projects do I get immersed in? 3. START now! Don't wait for the ideal job, ideal boss or ideal promotion to contribute your talents. Find ways to do it NOW. What do you dream about accomplishing? Think of one action you can take today. It might be as simply...

creativity

Creativity isn’t all about talent. It’s about determination. It’s about enthusiasm. It’s about dedication. It’s about, above all, the ability to work, day in and day out, at something only you can see because you want to share your vision with someone else. It’s about never giving up.

Maximise The 4 Talent Types

Maximise The 4 Talent Types For Team Results  Every individual on your team has unique talents. One person likes to launch new projects while another prefers tying up loose ends. Talent differences are useful - but sometimes they can lead to trouble. Our best talents also have a flip side. We can use our talents to a fault. Learn how to help team members contribute their best talents. Discover the four talent types and recognise the conflicts that can arise when different talents work together. Help team members appreciate talent differences, ensuring smooth handoffs and productive teamwork, and encourage each other to play to their strengths. Are you or individuals on your team in conflict with another person or department at work? If so, you may be dealing with talent differences. Getting things done requires different types of talents. But talent differences can cause conflicts to arise. The team member who likes to tie up loose ends can feel dumped on. Another who enjoy...

Hide not your talents. What's a sundial in the shade?

Identify your talent and see where you add value. Diamond Talents Individuals with Diamond Talents think outside the box. Diamonds are good at spotting trends, creating innovative solutions and generating ideas for new products and services. Individuals with Diamond Talents think about ‘what's possible.' What looks impossible to our eyes becomes a competitive advantage in their minds. Individuals with Diamond Talents like to synthesize ideas, develop theories, research information and design innovative solutions. The Diamonds Talent challenges the status quo. Without Diamond talents, an organization misses windows of opportunities, fails to recognize emerging needs or create innovative solutions. Spade Talents Spade Talents manage and improve existing processes and systems. They like to "dig in" and get things done. Their practical actions and solutions transform visions into reality. Spade talents are the backbone of successful implementati...