What are your strengths?

The strengths movement is certainly picking up momentum but it still has a long way to go. Most people don't even know what their strengths really are. And many times people believe that their values are a strength, which is definitely not the case.

Often I will ask someone what they believe their strengths to be and they will answer with "I am a hard worker". How is that a strength? Would the person be a "hard worker" if they would be say collecting rubbish? Of course not - it has everything to do with "what" they are doing rather than "how" they are doing it?

Strengths must be specific, like "I enjoy meeting with large complex customers about a new project and determining the best approach." see very specific.

People can't say that they love "dealing with customers" and that's a strength. I am sure you can come up with many instances that dealing with customers was unpleasant and you definitely didn't look forward to meeting and dealing with the issues. See - you need to be specific. What were you doing when you really enjoyed that, etc...

Where as if you detail the specific nature and do "more" of that you are destined for success.
Well more likely anyway

Off to read more about strengths - check out Marcus Buckingham - simply awesome!!!