Strengths-Finder 2.0 Intro - GCLi Leadership · 2017-03-17 · Strengths-Finder 2.0 Intro . More Information at 1 “…self-awareness is a predictor of success in leadership.”

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Strengths-Finder 2.0 Intro


“…self-awareness is a predictor of success in leadership.”

--Kouzes & Posner


“What great leaders have in common is that each truly knows his or her strengths—and can call on them at the right time.”

--Don Clifton (the “father” of Strengths Psychology)


“You cannot be anything you want to be—but you can be a lot more of who you already are.”

--Tom Rath, S-F 2.0


“Everyone must row with the oars (s)he has.”

--English proverb


Cautions, Quirks, & Qualifications:

• S-F 2.0 is more of a Talent-Finding than a Strength-Finding instrument

• Beware of misleading misnomer labels!

• Pls. note the SHADOW SIDES of your Talents, Strengths, or Top 5 Themes


NB: S-F 2.0 actually measures

Talents > Strengths

Natural, innate Talents must be nurtured & developed in order to emerge as full-fledged Strengths!


Beware of misleading or misnomer labels, e.g.:

• Context

• Futuristic

• Restorative

& Dan’l Goleman’s 2 Revisions (over…)


Dan’l Goleman’s 2 Revisions:

From “Coercive” to “Commanding”

&

“Authoritative” to “Visionary”


DG: From “Authoritative” to “Visionary”


Be sure to note the SHADOW SIDES of your Talents, Strengths, or Top 5 Themes!


Well-rounded groups > well-rounded individual leaders:

“Effective leaders surround themselves with the right people & build on each person’s strengths.” – TR & BC fr. S-B L

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Strengths-Finder 2.0 Intro - GCLi Leadership · 2017-03-17 · Strengths-Finder 2.0 Intro . More Information at 1 “…self-awareness is a predictor of success in leadership.”