Clifton's research highlights folly of the widely used "weakness prevention" model that says to be successful we must "fix" our weaknesses. Tom discusses how this thinking is wrong. Building a life around one's greatest natural abilities rather than trying to repair weaknesses is the path to success. 

Rath and Conchie have provided us with a helpful tool for fine-tuning our own leadership capacity. Using statistical factor analysis of data in Gallup's database, the authors detail how balanced leadership teams have strengths within four Leadership Domains: Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Influencing, and Executing. The authors relate that while individuals are rarely balanced, teams always should be. Leadership Teams operating in these four domains work both to serve the four primary needs of their constituencies and to execute their primary organizational responsibilities. 

Based on solid research and science but written in an easy-to-understand, accessible style, here is a practical guide to understanding, developing, and applying emotional intelligence in the workplace. Written by two psychologists–one of whom, Peter Salovey–is credited by Daniel Goleman with laying the scientific foundation for the emotional intelligence theory model. These authors also share their expertise in helping managers enhance these abilities in everday work life as a leader.The Emotionally Intelligent Manager is a hands-on resource for anyone who works with others, from top management on down. This book includes an online Emotional Style Assessment.

The book makes a strong case for why emotional intelligence is important on the job, and uses data from inside real organizations to show how EQ impacts job performance and company performance.