The idea of ​​what makes an individual a good leader; a manager or worker usually relies on their perceived strengths. In Clifton and Nelson's (2010) book “Soar With Your Strengths,” the reader is encouraged to focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses to excel in school, business, or the workplace (p. 19). In an organizational leadership role, management must understand the strengths and weaknesses of their subordinates. Successful organizations identify and improve their strengths. Simultaneously, effective leadership also recognizes the existence of weaknesses while effectively isolating them. More often than not, unsuccessful organizations fail to succeed because they focus on their flaws rather than their strengths. In today's organization, strategic leadership is required to reach the top, leaders believe in innovation and change. Therefore, they launch themselves by investing their strengths to succeed. Strengths-Based Leadership by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie discussed the three keys to becoming a more effective leader through strengths, working with the right people of equal strength, seeking the right people on the team, and meeting the basic needs of 'leadership. The strength of a leader lies in his communication, a great communicator is one who anticipates and ensures that things are done thoroughly. However, the strength of a leader can be categorized into that of a visionary thinker. The strength of a visionary thinker is one who understands the purpose of a project and works efficiently to complete the project on time. According to (Rath & Conchie 2009, p.13), "Leaders can learn to develop certain skills that can help them become more effective, efficient,...... middle of paper......(2013) . Use your personal strengths for success and well-being. Women in Higher Education, 2(23), 17-18. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/1319252231 Freed, A. (2013). Manage your weakness. Personal Growth for Christians. Retrieved from http://personalgrowthforchristians.com/2013/04/24/managing-your-weakness/Kaifi, B.A. (2010). Strengths-based leadership. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 15(1), 139-141. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/203918383?accountid=12085Rath, T. and Conchie, B. (2010). Leadership strengths. Leadership Excellence, 27(1), 9. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/204624934Zenger, J., and Folkman, J. (2013). Develop strengths. Leadership Excellence, 30(1), 12. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1270895320?accountid=12085