Gallup Press
Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow
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From Gallup: a landmark study of great leaders, teams and the reasons why people follow.
More than a decade ago, Gallup unveiled the results of a landmark 30-year research project that ignited a global conversation on the topic of strengths. Since then, more than 23 million people have taken Gallup’s CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) assessment, which forms the core of several books on this topic, including the #1 international bestseller StrengthsFinder 2.0.
In recent years, while continuing to learn more about strengths, Gallup scientists have also been examining decades of data on the topic of leadership. They studied more than 1 million work teams, conducted more than 20,000 in-depth interviews with leaders, and even interviewed more than 10,000 followers around the world to ask exactly why they followed the most important leader in their life.
Gallup reveals the results of this research in Strengths Based Leadership. Based on Gallup’s discoveries, the book identifies three keys to being a more effective leader: knowing your strengths and investing in others’ strengths, getting people with the right strengths on your team, and understanding and meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership.
As you read Strengths Based Leadership, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from some of the most successful organizational leaders in recent history, from the founder of Teach For America to the president of The Ritz-Carlton, as they discuss how their unique strengths have driven their success. Filled with novel research and actionable ideas, Strengths Based Leadership will give you a new road map for leading people toward a better future.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781595620255
EAN:
1595620257
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
288
Authors:
Gallup
Publisher:
Gallup Press
Published Date: 2009-06-01
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The Kindle version didn't come with a code to take the online test. Given that, it's really expensive for the minimal content. It's just four stories of CEOs who have different strength domains, then an extensive list of suggestions of how to lead people based on your strengths or theirs. Not worth the money.
Purchased this book for a class. Easy to read and understand!!
Tom Rath and Barry Conchie's 'Strengths Based Leadership' is a transformative book that offers profound insights into leadership and team dynamics. This book builds on the strengths-based approach popularized by Gallup, focusing on identifying and leveraging individuals' strengths to drive leadership success. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the unique qualities that make great leaders, rather than trying to fix weaknesses. Rath and Conchie provide compelling research and real-world examples to illustrate how leaders can maximize their own strengths and those of their team members to achieve exceptional results. I found the concept of 'StrengthsFinder' particularly enlightening; it helps readers discover their top strengths and understand how to apply them effectively in leadership roles. The book is well-organized, with practical advice and actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. Whether you're a new leader looking to understand your leadership style or a seasoned executive seeking to enhance team performance, 'Strengths Based Leadership' offers valuable insights and tools to inspire and empower. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in developing a strengths-based approach to leadership."This review highlights the book's strengths-based approach to leadership, practical insights backed by research, clarity in presentation, and its potential to transform leadership styles and team dynamics, making it essential reading for anyone in a leadership position or aspiring to lead effectively.
If you're a fan of strength-based leadership and development and have used Gallup's StrengthsFinder, this is a great read. Pay attention to the details and avoid skimming through too quickly. Some chapters contain a lot of valuable information for your own development and that of your teams.
According to the contents of the Kindle ebook, the access to the assessment "will be provided by retailer." According to other reviews, this should be provided via an email that contains the access code. I didn't receive any such email. Checked spam, trash, and every single email since the order. Nothing.
