Applying Strengths to Leadership
For an overview of what it looks like to apply strengths-based thinking to leadership, I recommend:
It’s a quick read and goes to the core. It covers the three primary keys in applying strengths thinking to leadership:
- Knowing your strengths and investing in others’ strengths.
- Getting people with the right strengths on your team.
- Understanding and meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership.
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Has anyone found the Strengths Finder test to be helpful? I have read mixed reviews. Matt, have you taken the test? What did you think about it?
I’ve taken the test and found it helpful. Many people at my work have taken it as well.
The test becomes most valuable as time goes on and you are able to compare your 5 “talent themes” according to the test with what you observe about yourself in the real world. That turns some lights on and builds insight.
It’s also important to make sure and have a good understanding of what strengths actually are. The Strengths Finder test doesn’t tell you your strengths, but talents. Talents in themselves are not strengths. Talent plus skill plus knowledge equals strength. The themes of the Strengths Finder, then, show you the most effective places to add knowledge and skill (namely, in your areas of core talent) in order to build strength.