The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
21-Day Challenge Check-In With Melissa
Today on the podcast, Melissa Hiatt and Nathan Freeburg, Senior Consultants at Leadership Vision, each discuss one of the questions from our 21-Day Strengths Challenge. We hope it will help bring you some perspective and possibly encouragement. Many of us are dealing with a lot right now, but when we process and share, somehow it doesn’t seem quite so bad. Listen now!
21-Day Challenge Check-In
Today on the podcast, Heather Kelly, our Director of Culture and Talent Investment, and Nathan Freeburg each discuss one of our questions. We hope it will help bring you some perspective and possibly encouragement. Many of us are dealing with a lot right now, but when we process and share, somehow it doesn’t seem quite so bad.
Join our 21-Day Strengths Challenge
Today on the podcast, Carrie and Nathan introduce our 21-day Strengths Challenge! It’s a way to help you process how your Themes of Strength are showing up during this unusual time. Listen now and join the challenge!
Leading In-Pandemic and Leading Post-Pandemic
Today on the podcast, Brian and Linda Schubring, our president and vice president, chat with me about what Leadership Vision is doing to help our clients right now, during this “in-pandemic” time. We also talk about how we’re trying to set them up for success “post-pandemic.” Listen now!
Leading in Crisis: A sneak peek of our services delivered virtually
Today on the podcast, we’re playing a recording from a recent team engagement series event we hosted virtually. We gathered about a dozen leaders from around the country from all sorts of industries and backgrounds to present our series titled “Leading in Crisis.”
What We Learn by Listening
Recently, Bethany has developed an even greater affection for the 1 to 1 Conversation. She stumbled upon a quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which states, “A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books.” In the work we do, this is the place where we learn: the 1 to 1 Conversation. In today’s post, Bethany von Steinbergs shares a few things she has learned about the power of listening in a Strengths conversation.
Using Strengths During Times of Transition: Part II
When Brian reflected on transitions throughout his life – various jobs, relationships, family dynamics – he realized he does not transition well. He quickly embraces what is next, without much thought given to healthy transition. After much reflection, he has learned how to utilize his Strengths in these situations. Keep reading and see what you can apply to your own life.
What We Are Thankful for at Leadership Vision in 2016
There is something special about this time of year. Getting together with family, eating amazing food, and sharing the ways our lives have changed over the previous 365 days. Reflection is a powerful process that can remind you of the good things, and teach you something about the bad. Our team spent time thinking about what we are thankful for this year. As you reflect on your own year, here is a glimpse into ours.
Strengths at Home
Creating a Strengths Based Culture, speaking the language of Strengths, and approaching conversations through the lens of Strengths, are all critically important to creating a relational and intentional environment where each person’s unique perspective is defended and protected. But, what happens when you go home? Steph shares some helpful insights about the benefits of knowing and learning your Strengths with friends and family at home.
Protect Your Magic: Defending your Strengths
As we head into this next season the concept of protecting one’s magic – understanding what makes you uniquely you – is especially important. Below are Sara’s suggestions for protecting your magic and finding compassion for the magic of those around you.
Leadership Lessons from Loss
At a recent dinner conversation, the host posed a question: “What is one thing you’ve learned about yourself this year?” Here are three things Linda has learned this year about leadership, as she reflects on the loss of a dear friend.
A 3 Step Process for Helping Teams Get Back on Track
We are often asked by managers and supervisors to work with certain Teams because they are having trouble or in crisis. As consultants, it can feel a bit like untangling a chain; every kink and knot is connected, but you really do not know where to begin. Regardless, it is imperative to create a shared experience that will help Teams to re-align their purpose, recalibrate their objectives and re-structure their practices. Today Aleasha shares a few ways to make this happen.
How to Use Your Strengths to be a Good Follower
At Leadership Vision, we implore our clients that no matter what their title, they can lead. We believe leadership is about influence, and everyone has influence. What does that mean for followers? Today, Joseph shares how you can you use your Strengths to be a better follower where you are.
3 Things to Know about your Strengths in the Real World
We often like to talk about our StrengthsFinder themes in the best possible situation. Strengths exist when you’re at your best. Anything short of that isn’t a Strength, but a Theme. Yet life isn’t that easy. Today, Carrie shares three things she has learned about Strengths as she has examined them in the “real world.”
3 Common Objections to StrengthsFinder™
Sometimes, as we enter into conversations about StrengthsFinder™ we find people either love it or don’t. This could be a result of simply not understanding the tool or a dislike of assessments in general. Today, Bethany shares three of the most common objections we get and presents the Leadership Vision approach to helping others understand the benefits of Strengths-based work.
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