StrengthsFinder 2.0 / CliftonStrengths - Any tried this?

[Jono]

I stumbled upon this material by a comment from a Jordan Peterson fan, saying it'd helped him to see himself better.

Apparently, 'StrengthsFinder 2.0 is Amazon's bestselling nonfiction book ever', by Don Clifton, 'Father of Strengths Psychology and Inventor of CliftonStrengths'.

What caught my eye was the assessment and report that they offer. It may be a good addition to the Personality Assesment developed by J. Peterson and co.

Website: Learn How the CliftonStrengths Assessment Works | Gallup

For decades, the CliftonStrengths assessment has helped people excel. From top business executives and managers to salespeople, nurses, teachers, students, pastors, and others, millions of people have realized the benefits of leading with their strengths.

Additional research finds people who know and use their strengths every day are more likely to experience positive emotions (energetic, well-rested, happy, respected) and less likely to experience negative ones (stress, worry, anger, sadness).
Achieving these benefits and more starts with the 177-question online CliftonStrengths assessment. In less than 30 minutes, people who take the assessment receive:

• A measure of their natural talents within 34 themes
• A life-changing lens for self-awareness
• A language to more accurately describe what they do best
• Action items and in-depth information to use as they set out to accomplish their goals

Individuals, teams and organizations alike use CliftonStrengths to empower personal growth and boost business outcomes. And they’ve been doing so since 2001, thanks to Gallup and its former chairman Don Clifton.
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Product Overview

Top 5 CliftonStrengths Access gives you a partial view of your CliftonStrengths profile and basic strategies to help you start using your CliftonStrengths 1-5 to succeed.
NOTE: Gallup recommends CliftonStrengths 34 for a comprehensive and powerful way to maximize your full potential.
This digital product includes one access code to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment.
After you complete the assessment, you will receive your personalized results for CliftonStrengths 1-5 and supporting tools and resources.
Top 5 CliftonStrengths Access is the ideal product for people who want a basic understanding of what they naturally do best.

They offer 2 assessments, the CliftonStrengths 34 report ($49.99) or the Top 5 Clifton Strengths ($19.99). I can't find any of the science behind their assessment and the more I'm reading about it the more I'm thinking it may just be an overpriced standard personality test as it's all wrapped up in the standard US fuzzy life changing sales pitch, but was wondering if anyone knows more or has tried the test?

Edit: Title should read 'Anyone' not 'Any'

 

[whitecoast]

I got a top 5 report for work once. Overall I thought it was interesting, and done as a group we could see what people were interested in. It’s more for seeing if people are a fit for a particular position in the organization. If it could help determine what kind of career to have to begin, I think I would be more personally interested in it.

 

[trendsetter37]

I did this for a previous job and actually enjoyed the experience. For the most part I felt like they hit the nail on the head for me personally as my traits, and their descriptions, were an a ha moment of sorts. Further, other people at that job received similar strengths so In a way it was kind of a plus if you "fit in" with the team.

In terms of value, I'd say start with the Top 5 and go from there if you're interested. It's probably worth the $19.99 if you take the assessment seriously.