The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Running a Virtual Team Marathon
Today on the podcast, we’re going to hear from each team member as we reflect on a virtual team building experience. One of our team values is fun, so in addition to just being a fun experience for us, we also shared a memory together. Listen now!
All Together Now on Memorial Day
Today on the podcast, Nathan shares a brief Memorial Day reflection as all of us are experiencing the annual U.S Federal holiday alone, together. What will you look like when we emerge?
A Reflection on 5 Things A Leader Should Give Their Team
Today on the podcast, Brian and Nathan discuss the article, 5 Things Ever Leader Should Give Their Team in 2020, by Mike Myatt. We summarize each point, then offer our take on them through our Strengths-Based Lens. Listen now!
The Adaptive Capacities of Generation Z
Today on the podcast, we’re talking about the adaptive capacities of some of our favorite people part of Generation Z. A few weeks ago, Brian, Linda, and Nathan interviewed 7 college-aged students about what they are going through right now since they have all been sent home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Listen now!
Our 21-Day Strengths Challenge Recap
Today on the podcast, Nathan and Carrie reflect back on the 21-day Strengths Challenge. They reflect not only on their own experiences from the last 21-days but also how the 21-questions helped highlight areas of success and perhaps areas of growth being experienced during this unprecedented time in history. Listen now!
How to Focus your Team on Positive Aspects of Strengths
One trend we are seeing more and more, is people want StrengthsFinder to become a formula or a prescription. Or worse, a label. We have written about some of this before, but it is worth further explanation. It is key to focus on the positive aspects of Strengths. As consultants, we steer people back to understanding their own strengths and taking the time to understand their co-workers strengths. Keep reading as Joseph describes our four part process to do this.
You are Invited to our October StrengthsFinder Preview!
Join us Friday, October 9, 2015 as we host a FREE StrengthsFinder preview experience in Minneapolis. We will demonstrate our approach to using this transformational tool with individuals and teams. Sadly, 71% of workers in the U.S. are either disengaged or actively-disengaged in the workplace. That’s terrible! You are invited to discover how employees in your organization can benefit by working with our team, and how the Clifton StrengthsFinder can be leveraged to create a more engaged organization.
A Lifetime of Strengths: Understanding StrengthsFinder in Retirement
One year for Christmas Linda bought her mom and dad StrengthsFinder books to help explain to them what she does for a living. As two individuals who are well into retirement, it was amazing to hear how the tool holds up, years down the road. It is a reminder that Strengths are applicable to everyone, in every stage of life and open a space for individuals to share their perspective. Read more to hear the story.
Insights from our First Leadership Vision Apprentice
Editors Note: We are excited to have Sara, our first Leadership Vision Apprentice, share a bit of her journey. The Unexpected Prompts the Journey The […]
The Leadership Vision Apprentice Program: Investing in the Future
At the Leadership Vision 2014 Annual Summit in December, our team identified five bold steps of focus during 2015. These bold steps were intended to […]
Why You Need to Embrace your StrengthsFinder Theme Names
Recently we were working with a client, and the group had several members who were resistant to names of strength. For whatever reason, these people […]
3 Ways to Refine and Grow your Strengths
Practice and repetition lead to changes in how energy is allocated to different parts of the brain. The more we work in areas of strength, […]
3 Things any Manager can do to Grow a Team using StrengthsFinder
How do you help a team grow, become highly productive, and operate out of their strengths? Almost since I was introduced to StrengthsFinder in 2000 […]
3 Learnings from a Year with a New Company
Carrie has been with us for a year! We’re so happy to have her. Here are 3 things she has learned about strengths, as well as some helpful reflection on the future.
Team Building Communication – A Strengths Based Activity
How much time do you spend communicating? Probably a lot. It’s critical to working on any team. Here is a simple activity to help your team communicate better.
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