The Leadership Vision Resource Library
How Strengths Knowledge Builds Emotional Intelligence
At Leadership Vision, we are well aware of the profound importance emotional intelligence plays in the lives and careers of our clients. Data shows that building Emotionally Intelligent People, Teams, and Cultures is more important for effectiveness, engagement, and productivity than nearly any other single business objective. As you work toward an Emotionally Intelligent team dynamic, how can you use Strengths as the baseline for growth?
What are Your Personal Strengths ‘Blind Spots’? Summer Strengths Conversation #4
Our consultants got together with Nathan before our summer break to record a series of mini-episodes for the podcast. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing Strengths-Based questions to ponder in the week ahead. Today’s episode is the fourth and final episode in our four-week series. Go back and listen to the others! These questions are perfect for discussion with a friend, team, or even your entire organization. Today’s question: What are your personal Strengths ‘blind spots’? Which of your Strength(s) gets in the way without you realizing it? Listen now and begin your reflection.
Which of Your Strengths Could Be ‘Louder’ and Which Could Be ‘Quieter’? Summer Strengths Conversation #3
We’re on summer break at Leadership Vision, but fear not! Our consultants got together with Nathan to record a series of mini-episodes for the podcast. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share one Strengths-Based question to ponder in the week ahead. This episode is the third in a four-week series and we hope it will provide you with something to chew on as you go about your week. Here’s the question for this week: Which of your Strengths could be ‘louder’ and which Strengths could be ‘quieter’ at times?
How Did You Use Strengths in a Conversation this Week? Summer Strengths Conversation #2
Over the next few weeks, we’ll share one Strengths-Based question to ponder in the week ahead. This is episode two in a four-week series. We hope these questions will be practical; one thing to focus on as you develop your awareness of how your Themes of Strength operate. These questions are perfect for discussion with a friend, team, or even your entire organization. Here’s the question for this week: What two strengths did you use in a conversation with a colleague or employee this week? What was the result? Listen now to begin your reflection!
How Do you Deal with Conflict? Summer Strengths Question #1
Over the next few weeks, we’ll share one Strengths-Based question to ponder in the week ahead. This episode is the first in a four-week series and we hope it will provide you with something to chew on as you go about your week. We also hope that these questions will be practical; one thing to focus on as you develop your awareness of how your Themes of Strength operate. These questions are perfect for discussion with a friend, team, or even your entire organization. Here’s the question for this week: How do your Strengths help you deal with conflict?
How We Use Cooking to See Strengths
Cooking is something universally shared by everyone. While the level of expertise varies, it’s something all of us can relate to. Whether it’s heating up […]
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 […]
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