It looked official. The logo was similar to Gallup’s. The testimonials quoted “Harvard Business Review.” Maya clicked “Start Now.”
Then her phone buzzed. An email: “Maya, your Strengths report is ready! Click here to upgrade.” Then another: “10% off your full report – expiring soon.” Then a third: “Did you know? 89% of people misunderstand their #1 theme. Get clarity now.” free clifton strengths test
At a team lunch, her colleague Tom mentioned he’d taken the real CliftonStrengths assessment. “Cost $49.99,” he said. “But it came with a 70-page guide and a coaching session. My top theme was ‘Deliberative’ – which I never would have guessed. The free knockoffs are useless.” It looked official
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Maya finished her reports that week using a different strategy: she paired her Ideation with Tom’s Deliberative. He caught her blind spots; she fueled his creativity. No free test in the world could have taught her that. An email: “Maya, your Strengths report is ready
The free test had given her a comforting mirror. The real test gave her a tool.