Strengths-Based Leadership Handbook

By Mikkel Ejsing, David L. Cooperrider, Pernille Hippe Brun

Book Overview

Strengths-Based Leadership Handbook (3rd Edition)
The Practical Guide to Performance, Wellbeing, and Change in the Modern Workplace

Stop fixing weaknesses and start driving results.

In a world of constant change and increasing burnout, traditional leadership - focusing on what's "broken" - is not a great strategy to keep teams engaged or competitive. The Strengths-Based Leadership Handbook provides a transformative alternative: a proven roadmap to leading from what already works.

Based on decades of research in Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, this revised and updated 3rd Edition moves beyond theory. It is a "boots-on-the-ground" manual designed for the 2026 leader who needs to navigate the complexities of hybrid work, mental health, and high-stakes performance.

In this handbook, you will find concrete tools to:

Master One-on-One Conversations: Turn standard check-ins into high-impact coaching moments.Facilitate Meetings that Work: Learn to lead gatherings that energize your team rather than draining them.Navigate Conflict with Ease: Move from friction to collaboration using strengths-based mediation.Lead Through Change: Use the 5D process to turn "Burning Platforms" into "Burning Desires" for progress.Manage Stress and Resilience: Build a sustainable high-performance culture that prevents burnout.

Whether you are leading a small startup or a global organization like Novo Nordisk, these practical tools will help you bridge the gap between human potential and commercial momentum.

It's time to stop managing problems and start leading strengths

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8797305324
• ISBN13: 9788797305324
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Forlaget Session APS
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"