It's more than the feeling when a leader in our school community - a principal, a department chair, or even "just" a teacher who you respect recognizes your skills.  I use the phrase "more than a feeling" not only because it links to a GREAT song, but because I believe it really is.  I believe it helps build a stronger and more productive community.  When leadership recognizes individual strengths it creates a community of recognition and respect.  It also provides a resource for people who find themselves lacking in certain qualities.  For example, Rath's Strength Finder 2.0 identifies "Command" as one of the strengths - the ability to take charge with no discomfort.  I'm not going to lie here... if he had made a BOTTOM five list, this would absolutely be on it for me.  In a community with strength based leadership, I am going to feel comfortable knowing that I can go to someone who has been recognized as having this talent for help in this area and similarly, they may seek out my strength in harmony.  Together, we could achieve great things because our strengths are recognized as positives!