The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
The Benefits of Stepping Back as a Leader
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we ask how we can be more mindful of our leadership moment, that moment when leadership is asked of us and our first response is to step back before we step in. We discuss the benefits of stepping back as a leader and two ways leaders can step back and reflect before they step in and act.
Lean into Your Strengths with Self-Awareness
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brain and Linda lead Nathan through a 1 to 1 conversation and share how to lean into your Strengths with self-awareness.
How We Onboard at Leadership Vision
In this episode, we introduce Amy Rollinger, our wonderful new colleague who joined our team a little over four months ago (at the time of recording). We talk about those first few months on the job and what makes our onboarding process different at Leadership Vision. Whether you’re someone looking to make your own job shift or career change, or a manager who wants to know how to onboard someone in an effective way, this episode will be really helpful for you. Enjoy!
Spring Break Reflections: How Our Strengths Show Up
In this episode, Linda and Nathan reflect on recent trips they took over spring break and how they saw their Strengths show up in different situations and experiences. This exercise in reflection is an example of what we often do with clients. We ask them to use a recent event or activity or any life situation and reflect on how they saw their Strengths show up. It’s not only a way to better understand your Strengths or the Strengths of those around you, but it can also be a way to process all of life’s experiences.
How to Go Deeper in your Strengths Knowledge
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss our new and improved Strengths Communicator Training. Our next cohort is starting this summer and we would love for you to join us! Brian, Linda and I discuss what this training is all about and why you should consider going deeper in your knowledge of Strengths with the Strengths Communicator Training. Enjoy!
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.
Reflection on the Diversity within Strengths
We often look for what is common and consistent in ourselves, teams we are a part of, or our larger culture. This perspective is important, as it helps us key into what is right about us and our environments, however, it is a limited view. As we turn our kaleidoscopes, looking at what’s consistently right about People, Teams, and Culture from a variety of angles, we gain a deeper understanding and application of Strengths and the diversity therein. Keep reading as Bethany shares a reflections on the consistency and diversity that exists within our Strengths.
Using Strengths Outside our Day Jobs
Through the exponential increase in self-awareness that Strengths provides, we can be more selective about the things and people we commit ourselves to. We will have an easier time saying no to the things that do not give us life, and seeking out opportunities that do. Often, we are able to find more ways to use our Strengths in places outside of our day-jobs. Keep reading as Sara gives us some relevant examples.
Why we are Passionate about Strengths Communicator Training
We just completed the first portion of our latest Strengths Communicators Training. It was fantastic! Recently, Brian’s business coach asked him why he was so passionate about this training. Brian’s answer didn’t surprise us, but it did give us deeper insight into why we priorities what we do. Keep reading to hear the story.
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