30 July 2001

The Flip Side of Talent

Focusing on weaknesses leads to boredom and frustration

by Kathie Sorensen and Steve Crabtree
Why are some tasks energizing and others mind-numbing? Because certain tasks demand your talents, and others just don't. In fact, focusing on non-talents can make us discouraged and disengaged -- and much less productive. So, why are we preoccupied with our non-talents? And how does this impact companies striving to maximize their human resources?
Steve Crabtree has developed and produced publications for The Gallup Organization since joining the company in 1993. He contributed to writing Building Engaged Schools, Gallup's book on education reform. Crabtree currently leads the production of published material for the Gallup World Poll, a groundbreaking worldwide survey launched in 2006. He is also a contributing writer to the Gallup Management Journal.
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