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I'm glad Rath and Conchie wrote this book to build on the strengths movement and help us understand the connection between strengths and leadership. Before I go into specifics, you should know that the leadership strength themes are the same themes found in StrengthsFinder 2.0. This book also includes a passcode to take the same StrengthsFinder 2.0 test, but the results report is different. This new leadership version of the StrengthsFinder results report gives strategies for leading with your top five strengths, breaks your strengths down into three predominant strength categories, and it lets you plot the strengths of your team. If you buy the book, here's what you can expect to find inside: Part One: Investing in Your Strengths -Don't Lead by Imitation. Different leaders have different strengths and talents. Learn about the one leader you know least about--yourself. -Find Your Leadership Strengths. Leaders are often unaware when it comes to something of critical important to them--their personality. -A Long-term Investment. People who are aware of their strengths and build self-confidence early on will reap increasing advantage that continues to grow over a lifetime. Part Two: Maximizing Your Team -Successful leaders surround themselves with the right people and build on each individual's strengths. -What makes a great leadership team? Based on Gallup research, four unique leadership strength areas emerged: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking. Every individual on a leadership team needs to be well rounded in these areas. -The four strength themes for leadership are introduced. They are: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking. -What do strong teams have in common? A strong focus on results, ability to consistently keep the bigger picture in view, a healthy work-life balance, embracing diversity, and thrives on intense competition. Part Three: Understanding Why People Follow -If you want to lead, it is critical to know what the people around you need and expect from you. -Why do people follow? Followers' four basic needs: trust, compassion, stability, and hope. Conclusion: Leadership That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime -Extraordinary leaders do not strive for personal success as success lies with those who follow. Additional Resources -Taking StrengthsFinder -Leading With Your Strengths: A Guide to the 34 Themes - The Research (Behind StrengthsFinder, Work Team Engagement, and Why People Follow) All in all a strong book that I recommend if you liked SF 2.0. If you are a leadership fan like I am, another outstanding book you should consider is Leadership 2.0.