Strengths Based Leadership is a Fantastic Resource for Leadership Development or Retreats

Just wanted to take a minute to send a note re: Strengths Based Leadership (http://www.strengthsfinder.com). This is an incredible, data-based tool with an assessment that identifies your top 5 strengths (out of a total of 34). Research indicates that leaders have waaaay more to get from using their strengths than trying to learn to make their weaknesses stronger. The book also has a great section on strong teams, and a section on what followers need from leaders. StrengthsFinder came along after all of the Gallup leadership research (First, Break All The Rules, etc.). StrengthsFinder is now part of the Gallup organization I have used this with teams in business, medicine, & education & it is really an exceptional tool. To order the book: (http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=strengths+based+leadership). Rather than take up space here, call me (320-260-2612) or e-mail me (bruce@bigrivergroup.com) if I can provide any other info that will help you decide if, or how to use it with your team.