Manage Weaknesses With This Simple Advice from the Experts

I’m a big fan of the Clifton Strengths Finder from Gallup. They are the experts on strengths and weaknesses.  Gallup’s basic philosophy is to develop strengths and manage weaknesses.  However, many people overlook their approach for managing weaknesses. In Gallup’s Strengths Based Parenting book author Mary Reckmeyer, PH.D., shares some pretty simple advice on how to […]

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Help Your Child Using 3 Step Process to Maximize Natural Talents

If you want to help your child reach their potential, then you must start by spotting their natural talents. Too often parents think the best way to help their child is by addressing their weaknesses. However, research from Gallup shows that the best way to help your child is to develop their strengths and manage […]

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11 Quotes to Remind Parents to Stop Focusing on their Child’s Weaknesses

Yesterday I wrote a review of Gallup’s Strengths Based Parenting book by Mary Reckmeyer.  This book makes a profound case for why parents should abandon the desire to raise “well-rounded” children.  Instead, decades of Gallup’s research shows that it’s better to focus on developing strengths and manage weaknesses.  Below are 11 quotes from Reckmeyer to […]

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