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Hello, my name is Matthias, welcome to this blog!
When I first read the book "Now Discover Your Strengths" of Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham in 2007, I became an immediate convert of their strengths-philosophy (and positive psychology), that we should rather focus on what is good in people than what is bad. I was a expat manager in a large, pharmaceutical company back then, getting my first real leadership experience, and I tried to incorporate the strengths-philosophy into my leadership style... which was much more difficult than I expected. And which led me to start this blog, to share my experience and learning with others. I prefer to remain anonymous, as this is not about me or about selling a service, it is about sharing ideas. If you want to write me, please write to olavi[at]gmx.net.

Donald Clifton, Ph.D. 1924-2003

Donald Clifton, Ph.D. 1924-2003
Father of Strengths Psychology and Grandfather of Positive Psychology

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Peter F. Drucker, 1909 -2005

Peter F. Drucker, 1909 -2005
"The idea that there are "well-rounded" people, people who have only strengths and no weaknesses ... is a prescription for mediocrity if not incompetence. Strong people always have strong weaknesses. ... And no one is strong in many areas."

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The Four Domains of Leadership Strengths according to Gallup

Executing:

ACHIEVER, ARRANGER, BELIEF, CONSISTENCY, DELIBERATIVE, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, RESPONSIBILITY, RESTORATIVE.

Influencing:

ACTIVATOR, COMMAND, COMMUNICATION, COMPETITION, MAXIMIZER, SELF-ASSURANCE, SIGNIFICANCE, WOO.

Relationship Building:

ADAPTABILITY, DEVELOPER, CONNECTEDNESS, EMPATHY, HARMONY, INCLUDER, INDIVIDUALIZATION, POSITIVITY, RELATOR.

Strategic Thinking:

ANALYTICAL, CONTEXT, FUTURISTIC, IDEATION, INPUT, INTELLECTION, LEARNER, STRATEGIC.

Book recommendations

  • First Break All The Rules
  • Descubra Seus Pontos Fortes
  • Go Put Your Strengths To Work
  • Discover Your Sales Strengths
  • The Owner's Manual of Personality

Peter F. Drucker Quote:

Peter F. Drucker Quote:
"People-decisions are time-consuming, for the simple reason that the Good Lord did not create people as "resources" for organizations. They do not come in proper size and shape for the tasks that have to be done in organization - and they cannot be machined down or re-cast for these tasks. People are always "almost fits" at best. To get the work done with people (...) therefore requires lots of time, thought and judgement."

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