Strengths-Based Leadership

Nearly ten years ago, Gallup shared findings from an extensive 30-year research project that sparked global interest in the concept of strengths. Since then, over 3 million individuals have engaged with Gallup's StrengthsFinder assessment, which is central to several influential books, including the internationally acclaimed StrengthsFinder 2.0. As Gallup continued to delve into strengths, their scientists also explored decades of data focusing on leadership. They analyzed over 1 million work teams, conducted upwards of 20,000 comprehensive interviews with leaders, and spoke with more than 10,000 followers globally to discover why they adhered to their most significant leader.

In "Strengths Based Leadership," the distinguished New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath, alongside esteemed leadership consultant Barry Conchie, present the outcomes of this research. They outline three essential elements for enhancing leadership effectiveness: recognizing and cultivating your strengths, supporting others in developing theirs, recruiting individuals with appropriate strengths, and satisfying the fundamental needs of those who rely on your guidance. The book includes a unique access code for a leadership-specific version of Gallup's StrengthsFinder program. This updated version offers targeted strategies for leveraging your top five strengths in leadership and allows you to map out your team’s strengths according to the four leadership strength domains discussed in the book.