How does the world see you?

Do you really know what your best characteristics are? Do you truly know how people perceive you? The answer to both questions is very likely no. There are huge wins to be made by finding out your own personality traits. If you can find out and understand the kind of characteristics you are known for by your colleagues (and your friends and social circle) you can use these learnings to your own advantage.

“O wad some Power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us!" Or, in modern English, “Oh would some Power the gift give us, to see ourselves as others see us.”

The words above are from a poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns. The main point of the poem is how good it would be for us to see ourselves through the eyes of others. Now you can - certainly in terms of gaining workplace advantage.

I'm sure you've completed personality tests in the past, and you may even have a fair idea of what your 'strengths' are. However, the Fascinate Test by Sally Hogshead helps you find out what makes you DIFFERENT. Consider Brand You. You need to stand out on the market, and you want to add value in every meeting you attend.

But what is it exactly that makes you different and valuable? What is your ultimate competitive advantage?

Find out. Work to your strengths. Push the qualities you you already excel at.