Understanding Colleagues with a little help from Giftedness

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Paul Ginsberg

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Do you enjoy challenges, but get easily bored if something is too easy?Do you perhaps get frustrated easily and sometimes – or even frequently –  lack patience? On the other hand, are you great at seeing the “bigger picture” – sometimes spotting aspects and connections that no one else sees? Perhaps your language, maths or crafts skills are well beyond those of most people?

If so, you may be Gifted. Like ADHD and Autism, it’s a difference – often a good and a bad thing. It’s also quite prevalent within the Salesforce ecosystem so, in this article, l cover:

  • Understanding Giftedness
  • Why Giftedness is common in the Salesforce ecosystem
  • Pros and Cons
  • Working with Giftedness

For loads of insights, and perhaps a thought-provoking read, grab the full article on Apex Hours.

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