The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
A Team Building Activity Using Your Images of Strength
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we dive into a conversation from back in 2017 about images. We discuss the power of images, the power of finding objects, and how you can use them to get to know your Strengths and the Strengths of other people a little bit more. We also share a very helpful and practical show & tell activity that we encourage you to try with your team. Enjoy!
What is Leadership Vision?
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we release our very first videocast of a conversation with Leadership Vision CEO, Brian Schubring, from 2017. We discuss what Leadership Vision is, how we got started, a little bit of our history, some of our foundational beliefs, what were we trying to achieve as an organization, and how our work can help all types of teams thrive. Enjoy!
Embracing StrengthsFinder Theme Names 2.0
In this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, Nathan and Brian revisit the topic of embracing StrengthsFinder theme names and focus on five N’s: Name, Narrative, Needs, Notice, and Neuroscience.
The Domains of Strength
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan and Brian discuss the domains of Strength in-depth, describing what each of them means, how to use them in a team setting, and what to do if you have too many or not enough of a certain domain represented on your team.
What are Your Stories of Joy from 2020?
2020 has been challenging for all of us, but it’s important to remember there have been a lot of good things, too. At Leadership Vision, we have experienced a whole lot of small, positive things and we have a hunch that perhaps you may have some small positives as well. We’d love to hear your stories of joy from 2020! Send us a voice memo to share one small, positive experience or a source of joy from 2020 for an upcoming episode!
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.
Is StrengthsFinder Beneficial for ‘Younger’ People?
Is StrengthsFinder Beneficial for ‘Younger’ People? At what age can you begin to reap the benefits of the language of Strengths? Steph explains her recent experience with a group of high school students, shares some of her concerns before taking them through StrengthsFinder, and shares what she learned. In short, yes, it’s very beneficial. Keep reading to learn why.
Join our 2017 Strengths Communicator Training
Leadership Vision is offering an opportunity for you to join the Strengths Communicator Training January 19-20 and March 2-3, 2017 in Minneapolis Minnesota. At the conclusion of these four days, you will become familiar with the complexity and behavioral nuances of each of the 34 Themes of Strength, further deepen your Strengths-based language through 12 guided conversations, and will know how to identify Strengths pairing and applications of Strengths. Keep reading to learn more.
Have We Been Answering the “Now What?” Question about Strengths Wrong?
Are you asking the right questions when it comes to StrengthsFinder? Are any of us asking the right questions? At Leadership Vision, the most common question we get from people after they have taken the test is, “Now What?” Rather than jumping into a list of our services, maybe we need to take a moment to better understand what is behind the question. Linda shares some ideas for how we can make this happen.
Harnessing an Overbearing Strength
At Leadership Vision, we believe that Strengths do not work alone, but in pairs. Sara’s Activator is influenced by her Strategic, in that, she is able to make decisions and move forward fast because she quickly surveys the potential obstacles and outcomes. But what happens when one Strength becomes overbearing? Sometimes, your judgement becomes clouded, one-sided, and you may feel un-centered. Below are some of Sara’s tactics she has practiced in an effort to harness it, and should be applicable to your Strengths journey as well.
Working Through Pain, Grief and Loss
Recently, Linda and Brian received news that a dear friend and mentor suddenly and tragically passed away. We were devastated and heartbroken…hurting for his wife and son, hurting for those influenced by his life, and grieving for our personal loss. He made a lifelong imprint on both Linda and myself as people and professionals. We did not choose this experience, we were chosen to share in this experience of grief, pain and suffering. In moments like these, you do not choose to be in pain, you just are. In moments like these, you do not choose to help, you just do. In moments like these, you do not choose to be human, you just are.
5 Lessons Learned from Coaching Using StrengthsFinder
These days, there are all kinds of coaches who can help you get fit, get ready for the SAT, run a marathon, manage your emotional intelligence and more. Our process of coaching with StrengthsFinder at Leadership Vision is customized to the needs of our clients depending on what they want to achieve, where they are at in their careers and other factors. Joseph explains below how we try to help people understand their Strengths, deal with self-awareness issues, turn their focus from themselves to others and generally be more effective in whatever setting they find themselves.
Navigate the Seas of Personal and Professional Transition Using StrengthsFinder
Personal and Professional Transition can be done alone or experienced with others. Whichever way you choose, professional transition and personal change provide a unique opportunity to learn about who you are, how you need relationships and what your capacities truly are. Keep reading as Brian shares some ideas for how to leverage StrengthsFinder during these intense times. Transition will only provide transformation if we take time to remember and re-learn what we have already lived.
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