In today’s talent-driven society, we have more ways of defining someone’s weaknesses and shortcomings rather than their talents or strengths. Most of us could write down a list of what’s “wrong” with us off the top of our heads, but would falter when we asked to describe our best qualities.

Since 2001, the StrengthsFinder assessment has been helping people understand what’s right with them. The test focused on clearly defining an individual’s places of strengths and personal talents, ultimately leading to improved performance, heightened engagement, and overall happier people – 16 million, to be exact!

Here at Bulk Bookstore, we’re true, dedicated book lovers. So of course, we had to take the test ourselves!

Three awesome members of the Bulk Bookstore team took the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment, and all three found that being able to define their individual strengths helped tremendously not just in the office, but in life in general.

Here are Mike, Reagan, and Heather’s #1 Strengths:

MIKE

#1 Strength: Harmony

Always looking for areas of agreement in conflict, Mike is our resident peace-maker. With Harmony as his top Strength, Mike is practical and down to Earth in his approach and can see situations from all party’s perspectives – a priceless talent in the workplace! Calm, cool, and collected, the Bulk Bookstore team stays afloat thanks to this balanced book lover.

“In your view we are all in the same boat, and we need this boat to get where we are going. It is a good boat. There is no need to rock it just to show that you can.” – StrengthsFinder 2.0, Harmony

REAGAN

#1 Strength: Relator

Naturally communicative Reagan seeks deeper relationships with others, and needs her connections with people to be genuine – this makes her our cherished Relator. Able to connect on an intimate level with others, Relators work best in environments where they are encouraged to make friends. Lucky for us, Reagan fits right in at the Bulk Bookstore, building close bonds with customers and fellow employees alike.

“You want to understand their feelings, their goals, their fears, and their dreams; and you want them to understand yours.” – StrengthsFinder 2.0, Relator

HEATHER

#1 Strength: Empathy

This sensitive strength makes Heather an integral member of the Bulk Bookstore team! With the ability to sense the emotions of those around them, empaths are essential in the workplace. Being able to understand where another person is coming from is no simple feat and our team is thankful for Heather’s magnetic personality.

“You hear the unvoiced question. You anticipate the need. Where others grapple for words, you seem to find the right words and the right tone.”– StrengthsFinder 2.0, Empathy

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