Original text - Engels - Identify Your Distinctive Strengths

List your strengths. Include skills and knowledge you've acquired through experience and education as well as softer intrinsic strengths, such as insightfulness or empathy.
Ask for input. Ask colleagues for honest feedback.
Revisit past feedback. Reread old performance reviews or think back on coaching from previous bosses.
Modify your list. Adjust your original list to reflect what you've learned. Make sure the strengths are specific so that they are credible and useful.