The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Learning How to Listen: Understanding the 1to1 Conversation (Podcast)
On this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brian and Nathan talk about how to have a conversation with someone that helps them better understand how they are wired within the context of their Strengths and their story.
What Drives You? (podcast)
On this episode of the podcast, we feature a new monthly series of Strengths Based questions. They’re designed to help you reflect on how your Strengths have shaped who you are and provide a single action step you can take to better understand your capacity for greatest influence. In this episode we ask: What drives you? This one gets at your motivation.
What We’ve Learned About Implementing Change and Handling Conflict (podcast)
On this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, Sara and Nathan briefly share the Leadership Vision approach to change and conflict then reflect on things they learned from working with a team in these areas. They’ll share some new insights into the topics of change and conflict, as well as the process of facilitating them. They’ll also offer a few suggestions that we think may help you navigate these two crucial and inevitable aspects of life on any team.
Join Our Summer 2019 Strengths Communicator Training! (Podcast)
On this episode of the podcast, we’re talking all about our Strengths Communicator Training. In this episode, you’ll learn not only about our Strengths Communicator Training but also some of the insights we’ve gained from the hundreds of participants we’ve worked with over the past several years. On the show, I talk with our President, Brian Schubring to unpack not only our methodology for teaching others about what we do but also some common elements and universal takeaways.
Even if you can’t make the trek to Minneapolis for one of our upcoming trainings, there are insights in this show that are applicable to anyone, anywhere with an interest in getting the best out of themselves and those on their team. Listen now and click the links below for more information about our next training.
Reflecting on 20 Years of Strengths (podcast)
On this episode of the Leadership Vision podcast, Linda and Nathan reflect on how they have seen their Strengths change over the past 20 years. 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Linda and Nathan knowing each other, and they found it interesting to reflect on the ways their Strengths have become clearer and more understood over that time. While their conversation started in the past, it shifted into where they want their Strengths to go over the next 20 years.
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Belief®
Someone with the StrengthsFinder Theme of Belief® is one who has core values that are present and enduring. These beliefs, or values, guide decisions and influence relationships and work.
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Arranger®
Have you ever marveled at way a person can multi-task and then she goes and juggles one more thing? Have you ever noticed the leader who can develop a strong 5-year strategy and deliver on that strategy by getting the right people together at the right time, mixing new and complex elements in a new season, and accomplish goals that end up surpassing quotas or expectations? That leader might have the Strength of Arranger®.
StrengthsFinder is Not a Formula or a Prescription
All of us are unique. There is no magic formula or shortcut to success based on leveraging talents. But, you can start the process, and move along that path. Strengthsfinder can point you in a direction, but you will need to journey down the path.
How we Helped Build a Strengths Based Culture
Using StrengthsFinder to work with clients on a long term basis is some of our most rewarding work. When you’re in the same organization for […]
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Analytical®
Have you ever worked with someone who is known for responding to any kind of situation or task by asking, “Why?” “How do you know?” “Where did you learn that?” “Well, Why?” This person may have the Strength of Analytical®.
Why is Finding a Great Job Fit so Difficult?
Over the past decade I have had the honor of working with dozens of organizations and individuals around the topics of maximizing productivity, increased self-awareness […]
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Adaptability®
Have you ever seen those people who can walk into any situation or any environment both calm and excited? Do you know someone who seems to really be okay with change… and even helps lead others through a change process? Or that person who seems to not plan ahead, but always seems to get the job done. These people may have the Strength of Adaptability®.
When Strengths are Misunderstood
My son has a board book called “Baby Penguins Everywhere.” It’s the story of one lonely penguin, who suddenly finds herself surrounded by dozens and […]
How we Create Strong Teams
What do we mean by Strong Teams? There are many examples we might use. A championship winning sports team, an award winning musical ensemble, or […]
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Activator®
Have you ever sat across the table from someone in a meeting who is antsy and fidgety and eager to stop talking and start moving? Have you ever noticed the person who seems to always be in motion in every area of her life? Can you think of someone who starts one exciting project after another after another? These people might have the Strength of Activator®.
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