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 as sharing an ideas or doing some research. Motivate action by asking yourself:
What can I do today to offer my talents?
How can I use my talents in the job I currently have?
If I were bold, what would I tackle immediately?
4. BRAG.
You must tell others what you're good at doing. Neither your boss, employees
coworkers will know - unless you tell them. Say out loud what you want to
contribute. Otherwise you'll end up with the 'must do' projects. Bragging helps others put your talents to use. Let others know your talents by saying:
I enjoy working at these types of projects.
I'm a great planner, motivator, organizer.
I can help you keep the details straight, or get everyone on board.
5. Get PAID.
To get paid well, link your talents to business results. Don't just find a job. If you
have a talent for "research," find someone who will pay you to do RESEARCH.. Find and create opportunities to use your talents! Answer these questions to align your talents with results.
What type of projects, challenges at work require my talents?
How can my talents contribute to s results?
What group will benefit the most from my talents?
Communicate to everyone around you with this simple statement.
"I make my greatest contribution when my talents (name them here) are used to
help my company achieve these goals..."
6. ADMIT faults.
One of the blessings of knowing our talents is realizing we're not good at everything. I'm spontaneous and think well on my feet. This makes me good at facilitating groups and coaching leaders. But the flip side of is that I don't sequence well. When a project needs a logical, linear plan, I have to stop and think. Putting things in sequence is the opposite of being spontaneous. It's relaxing to know you don't have to be 'expert' at everything. Ask these questions to recognize weaknesses.
What is the flip side of my best talent?
When do my talents bug those close to me?
What tasks are difficult and challenging for me to do?
7. Let GO.
Once you've got a handle on your weaknesses, you must manage these areas. Here are five key strategies:
Delegate; Find someone who loves what you're not good at doing. 
Systematize: Plan way you can systematize this chore. If planning is hard for you, sit down and plan your schedule once a week.
Use technology: Let technology do the work for you.
Drop it: Find ways to eliminate this chore from your life without letting
performance suffer.
Partner: Find someone who has this talent. Borrow their brain to help you
accomplish the task. Simply hanging out with people who have a talent
you're missing makes it easier to do it.
8. UNGUILT.
Free yourself from the notion that you have to do it all. Recognize when guilt is
motivating you to do work that's not yours. Review current projects and examine
your motives. Challenge yourself to move past obligation and duty. 
Ask these questions to free yourself of work that's better done by others:
Why am I doing a project that is sheer druggery?
What is my motivation? Who am I trying to please?
Where is my time better spent?
9. Max FUN
If you're doing what you love, you're also having fun. Notice whether you're engaged or just going through the motions. It's easier to contribute when we're energized and engaged. To stay on track ask yourself:
In the last week what projects were fun for me?
What work do I really enjoy?
How much of my time am I doing this?
10. Engage FRIENDS
Choose friends who help you become your best. Share your dreams. Challenge each other step up to the plate. Meet regularly. Set aggressive goals and be accountable for progress. Your talents will flourish in an environment of mutual support. To get started, ask yourself:
Who do I trust to give me useful feedback?
Who challenges me and helps me offer my best?
Who do I trust to be in my inner circle of advisors?

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