Learn to Lead with your Strengths

There's a learning project about to kick off over at Joyful Jubilent Learning about working with your strengths.  As positive psychologists tell us that focussing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses is a key technique in developing authentic happiness, my interest was piqued when I saw this. 

To take part in the project you need to get your hand on two books, read them according to a shared calandar and share your learnings and insights on the JJL blog.  The books in questions are Go Put Your Strengths to Work by Marcus Buckingham and Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath.  And it just so happens I've already ordered Buckingham's book (which is the first one to be read) - methinks I was meant to take part in this project!

So, I'm patiently waiting for my book to arrive so I can start on time - this is the schedule for Book 1:

• Week 1/Step 1 – April 21-27 Bust the Myths: So, what’s stopping you?
• Week 2/Step 2 – April 28-May 4 Get Clear: Do you know what your strengths are?
• Week 3/Step 3 – May 5-11 Free Your Strengths: How do you make the most of what strengthens you?
• Week 4/Step 4 – May 12-18 Stop Your Weaknesses: How can you cut out what weakens you?
• Week 5/Step 5 – May 19-June 1 Speak Up: How do you create strong teams?

Why don't you drop by JJL and read about the project in more detail.  And if you're interested in taking part, go get your hands on that book toot sweet.

Comments

[Blaine Collins]

Hilda,

So glad you will be joining us in the strengths learning project! And thanks for the promo post for JJL.

Now, if only amazon would deliver already. :-)

[Rosa Say]

Aloha Hilda, so good to meet you! Much thanks for pointing your readers our way - this project is shaping up to be a winner for all of us, and we are thrilled to have you join in our learning party.

[Hilda]

Hi Blaine & Rosa,

cheers for the welcome! I know my book has shipped so fingers crossed it lands in the next day or two. Looking forward to getting stuck in.

all the best,

H.