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What Are You Great At?
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Rene Carayol
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Rene Carayol
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In this groundbreaking book, Rene Carayol, leading business guru and executive coach, shares the magic and simplicity of his SPIKE (Strengths Positively Identified Kick-start Excellence) philosophy. In the world of SPIKE, there are no losers - everyone has something they are great at. The product of 30 years of supporting the growth and development of thousands of individuals and organizations globally, the book brings together a proven formula for personal and business development. The vital and essential ingredient of SPIKE is that everyone has at least one inherent strength. Finding and mobilizing those hidden strengths for the benefit of the individual and the team is the ultimate aim of this inspiring book.
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