Capitalizing on Talent Leslie Pendleton College of Pharmacy Orientation August 2015
Your Strengths. Your Brand.
Value of “Soft Skill “Development Which cashier do you pick? Which childcare worker do you trust with your child? Which pharmacist makes you feel important? Technical skills get your foot in the door but… Problem solving, delegating, leading, motivating, team building, relationship development…
StrengthsQuest 101 Gallup Organization Philosophy: Strengths-building and not weakness-fixing Engagement Everyone benefits What comes naturally? Where you get your energy ▫Lose track of time ▫How’d you do that? ▫Nearly perfect Working with others
1)Pick up your pen/pencil 2)Don’t start until I say so: Give me your autograph as many times as you can in 15 seconds. 3)Change hands. I’m feeling generous…
Live in your strengths
Top Achievers Study Studying success – what works? Top achievers fully recognize their talents and develop them into strengths. Top achievers apply their strengths in roles that best suit them. Top achievers invent ways to apply their strengths in order to achieve.
1)What did you learn about yourself when reading the definitions of your Top 5? 2)Did anything surprise you? 3)Connect your Top 5 to a career in pharmacy. What draws you to this work?
Stay in touch; you’ll see me again… My contact info: Leslie Pendleton