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First, Break All The Rules is about the thousands of surveys Gallup has done over the years. From this, they've figured out what makes the best managers.
These managers don't do the typical things. For example, they don't focus on people's weaknesses and they don't spend equal time with everyone. They work to help develop the natural strengths of people and spend more time with the better employees. Both of these things lead to a much better ROI on time.
One key element is the "12 Questions." You survey your work group on these simple tenets. Questions like do I know what is expected of me at work, do I have the tools and resources to do my job, do I get to do what I do best every day, does someone at work care about my development?
My management team, which I lead, has developed our entire strategic plan around developing a culture based on innitiatives from the 12 questions.
Now, Discover Your Strengths helps you determine your own individual natural talents and understand their dynamics.
I could write on forever so I'll just say that this is powerful stufff.
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