Let's shine some light on a few things. . .

Ok, let's say you have talent (of course you do. . .everyone does!). Let's put this scenario on the table.

A friend of yours (think of a very good friend right now that you know would only have your best interest at heart and you know would always look out for you - I'll give you 15 seconds. . .)

. . . knows that you are looking to make some moves in life. They are aware of many things about you. They know what you like, your hobbies, the kind of person you are, etc.  So they have a pretty good idea of the kind of things that excite and energize you.

Now this friend of yours knows you are looking to use your talents for work/a career that you really, really, can sink your teeth into.  So he/she sets up a meeting with you and a close colleague of theirs who has started a company and is looking for some talented people to bring on board.

You and her are sitting at a table at a restaurant eating appetizers, having lunch and small talk has begun. She turns to you and says "I am really looking for people who know what their top talents are. What are yours?

What is your response?

Knowing what you are good at and knowing how to put it into words is absolutely vital to your success when pursuing your endeavors. Now this is only half the battle. 

Ok now you know what your talents are. . .so what?  Like I said in the the first sentence - everybody is talented.  The next issue becomes how do you position you and your talent in a way that makes you an asset? Let's say you know how to find information and research things exceptionally well. Now why is this something of value right here and right now?

Do you want people to hire you? Do you want to be seen as indispensible to the company? Have you started a new business and you want people to buy your products or pay for your services? Knowing what your talent is, is absolutely necessary. Knowing how to communicate it is even better.  But knowing why your talent is important is what helps to separate you from the crowd.

• Know your talents.

• Know how to communicate your talents.

• Know why your talents are important - right now.

Having a solid grasp on these three things will help significantly in opening doors for yourself to places you want to go.