Does "Tell me about yourself?" give you hives?

Does "Tell me about yourself?" give you hives?

That's because...

...we're often too close to our own story.

And, it becomes hard to identify just what our strengths and values are.

And while personality tests can give us clues, there's a more subjective way to get insights.

Crowdsourcing.

Often people know us far better than we know ourselves.

Try this:
Send an email to 5 people you trust (and tell them so), asking them if they'll respond briefly with what they think you do well at work and what your values are, in their eyes. Also, give them an out if they don't have the time. Be sure to thank them, as well.

You'll gain major insights and be surprised and how many are willing to help you gain clarity.