Strengths Finder 2.0 By Tom Rath Fall 2009 A.M.B.A. Cohort Dr. Moore

A Misguided Maxim “You can be anything you want to be, if you just try hard enough” (Rath, 2007, p. 5). “You cannot be anything you want to be – but you can be a lot more of who you already are” (Rath, 2007, p. 9).

Tenacity or Insanity Rudy Ruettiger – Notre Dame football player? Tiger Woods – PGA champion?

The Hedgehog Principle The parable of the Hedgehog and the Fox (Collins, 2001) Figure out where you have the greatest potential to develop (i.e. your strengths) Some recent research findings suggest a 10,000 hour demarcation point

A Recipe for Strength Talent (a NATURAL way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) X Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) __________________________________ = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance)

Strategies for Weaknesses Establish systems to help manage your weaknesses Partner with someone whose strength is your weakness Be ever cognizant of your blind spots Others?

Discussion Questions How do you reconcile using your strengths when constantly asked to use your weaknesses? Does the Hedgehog Principle and playing to your strengths imply individual purpose in life? Why is figuring out your strengths important to leadership?

Dr. Moore’s Strengths Learner Strategic Achiever Intellection Ideation