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New Book Destroys the Myth of the Well-Rounded Leader

Landmark Gallup study also explains why people follow leaders

December 23, 2008
Strengths Based Leadership, by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath and renowned leadership expert Barry Conchie, reveals key findings about leadership; offers readers access to a leadership version of the Clifton StrengthsFinder program; and presents engaging stories of successful leaders.
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StrengthsFinder 2.0 Celebrates First Anniversary With 500,000 Copies in Print

StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath marks its first anniversary in print this month, having spent its first year on the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and USA Today bestseller lists. At the end of its first year, there are 500,000 copies in print.

Human Sigma: Bringing Excellence to Managing People

Six Sigma transformed the manufacturing side of business, bringing excellence, quality, and conformity to finished goods. Now, Human Sigma, a new Gallup Press book, will bring the same excellence to the greatest challenge in business today -- managing people.

Many Employees Would Fire Their Boss

Nearly one-quarter of U.S. employees (24%) would fire their boss if given the chance. And as many as 51% of actively disengaged workers would get rid of their leader if they could, according to a recent Gallup Management Journal survey of U.S. employees.