The Strengths Paradox: The Power and Pitfalls of Strengths-Based Leadership

In The Strengths Paradox, leadership coach Dr. Julie Rennecker draws on her 20+ years of studying and advising executive and product leaders in diverse industries to expose three powerful truths:

• Most organizations struggling with low productivity and engagement are actually sitting on a gold mine of unrecognized, untapped employee potential.
• Our greatest strengths can also be our biggest stumbling blocks.
• The same mix of strengths required to create a successful product or company can also be a primary source of conflict.

With real-world examples and easy-to-use tools, The Strengths Paradox shows you how to:

• Identify and unlock employee potential; recognize when one of your own or a team member's strengths has become a stumbling block; prevent unproductive conflict; turn constructive friction into creative fuel; and integrate strengths-based leadership into your talent management system.

If you're a leader responsible for outcomes and running out of capacity, The Strengths Paradox provides a roadmap and toolkit for using your strengths intentionally and effectively to maximize both team effectiveness and team member well-being.

Who this book is for

Perfect for readers who liked The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Multipliers, The Advantage, or Strengths-based Leadership.

Start your strengths-based leadership journey today!

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Joy House Publishing, LLC
Published: 02/16/2026
ISBN: 9798295615375
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.55d