Playing to your strengths

At the core of Buckingham’s philosophy is the notion that you should focus your work life on the things you’re good at, and steer yourself away from the things you’re bad at. This is a better strategy for individuals and companies than trying to correct weaknesses, he says. No one can be good at everything. Find out what you are good at and do that, and you’ll be more effective at your job. You should also have more fun doing it.