The Nature-Nurture Model Much of our ‘personality’ at age 23 can be determined from a child’s personality traits at aged three (Cited in Liesfield and Miller, 2005). These early trait are influenced by both genetic inheritance and environmental physical and social conditions. Using several instruments (such as Strengthsfinder 2.0 and efacets), it is possible to identify those traits which indicate our potential for exceptional, superior performance (talents). According to the strengths-based model of human development, once our unique, distinguishing talents are identified, our time is better spent investing in formal education and training, and informal life experiences that develop our talents into strengths: sustainable superior performance. The strengths-based Nature-Nurture model contrasts with conventional education and training approaches that suggests that we should focus our greatest development efforts overcoming the areas in which we are weak. Image source: Bolton, B., & Thompson, J. (2004). Entrepreneurs: Talent, temperament, technique (2nd ed.). Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=k9vd8JjQKLgC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=&f=false  Further resources Bolton, B., & Thompson, J. (2003). The Entrepreneur in Focus. London: Thomson. Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=KxTN68uZKGkC&printsec=copyright&dq=book+bolton+thompson+the+entrepreneur+in+focus#PPR5,M1    Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. (2001). Now, Discover Your Strengths (1st ed.). Free Press. efacets - The Bolton Thompson Entrepreneur Indicator. (n.d.). . Retrieved May 15, 2010, from http://www.efacets.co.uk/boltonthompson.htm Liesveld, R., & Miller, J. A. (2005). Teach with Your Strengths: How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students. Gallup Press.  Related articles by Zemanta Maximize Your Strengths and Manage Your Weaknesses (mindbodyfitness.suite101.com) When the Credit Goes to DNA (online.wsj.com) Does Your Personality Make You Stressed? (lifescript.com) Personality Traits: Why Arrogance, Intolerance and Selfishness Can Be Good (lifescript.com) what darwin got wrong (3quarksdaily.com) Born entrepreneur? Studies suggest it’s likely (msnbc.msn.com) Assessment Primer (slideshare.net)

The Nature-Nurture Model

Much of our ‘personality’ at age 23 can be determined from a child’s personality traits at aged three (Cited in Liesfield and Miller, 2005). These early trait are influenced by both genetic inheritance and environmental physical and social conditions. Using several instruments (such as Strengthsfinder 2.0 and efacets), it is possible to identify those traits which indicate our potential for exceptional, superior performance (talents).

According to the strengths-based model of human development, once our unique, distinguishing talents are identified, our time is better spent investing in formal education and training, and informal life experiences that develop our talents into strengths: sustainable superior performance. The strengths-based Nature-Nurture model contrasts with conventional education and training approaches that suggests that we should focus our greatest development efforts overcoming the areas in which we are weak.

Image source:

Bolton, B., & Thompson, J. (2004). Entrepreneurs: Talent, temperament, technique (2nd ed.). Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. Retrieved from http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=k9vd8JjQKLgC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=&f=false 

Further resources

Bolton, B., & Thompson, J. (2003). The Entrepreneur in Focus. London: Thomson. Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=KxTN68uZKGkC&printsec=copyright&dq=book+bolton+thompson+the+entrepreneur+in+focus#PPR5,M1   

Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. (2001). Now, Discover Your Strengths (1st ed.). Free Press.

efacets - The Bolton Thompson Entrepreneur Indicator. (n.d.). . Retrieved May 15, 2010, from http://www.efacets.co.uk/boltonthompson.htm

Liesveld, R., & Miller, J. A. (2005). Teach with Your Strengths: How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students. Gallup Press. 

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