The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Strengths-Based Listening: The Importance of a Leader Who Listens
In this episode, we talk about the importance of leaders who listen. We define what listening is, why it’s so difficult, why it’s so incredibly important, and then share a few observations we’ve made about the impact we can ALL have when we listen for and with our Strengths.
How to Manage Temporary and Permanent Adaptations
In this episode, Brian and Nathan share an unscripted conversation about current life challenges and adaptation. We take one simple idea and run with it. In short, we talk about adaptation and wellbeing. We discuss some ideas about how to figure out what your business looks like, what your leadership looks like, what your family, relationships, and all kinds of other things look like as they relate to change and taking care of yourself. We also dive into a number of tips for managing adaptations whether they are permanent or temporary. Enjoy!
Is there such a thing as Strengths Balance?
There is one question we seem to get a lot as it relates to the top 5 StrengthsFinder Theme report: Is there such a thing as Strengths Balance? At Leadership Vision, we believe there is no such thing as ‘Strengths Balance’ or having the ‘right’ set of Strengths for a given job or leadership role. In this episode, we discuss our understanding of balance as it pertains to Strengths and how to shift the conversation from balanced or unbalanced to becoming the best version of you.
Strengths & Moral Conviction
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss how the language of Strengths can inform how our behaviors and convictions influence and shape others. We also investigate how our Strengths can help us understand how our moral convictions develop, how they evolve, and how they are expressed to other people. At the end of the episode, we share an activity helpful for anyone looking to dive deeper into their understanding of Strengths and moral conviction. Enjoy!
Executive Coaching with Strengths
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we discuss our process of executive coaching and what we’ve been learning over the past 18 months. We outline our executive coaching process, share some examples of how we’re integrating Strengths, and share a few takeaways you might be able to use with your team.
Building Trust Through “Show and Tell”
The game of “Show and Tell” in elementary school is often our first crack at public speaking. It teaches us life lessons and broadens our imagination and creativity. “Show and Tell” engages many different learning styles, and it helps people feel known and heard. Here’s how we created a professional game of “Show and Tell” how what we learned.
How to Build Strong, Healthy Teams
We get a lot of questions asking what teams can do with StrengthsFinder. People want activities, which is great, but after 15 years of working with all sorts of teams, we have come to understand that people really need a lasting way to engage teams beyond simple activities. As we begin 2017, we felt the need to revisit our Team Engagement Model to begin the year with an intention towards building strong, healthy teams.
Our Top 5 Posts from 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, Nathan spent time digging through our Google Analytics to see which of the articles we wrote this year were the most popular. There were a few surprises and a few things we expected. It all came back to relationships, as was made evident by these 5 most popular posts. You may have missed them, so here’s an opportunity to catch up or refresh your mind on some of our great content from the past year.
Strengths Communicator Training: Webinar Replay
Quite often we encounter individuals who want to take their knowledge and awareness of Strengths to a deeper level. In fact, it’s rare when people don’t want to do this. For personal or professional reasons, Strengths education helps everyone become more of who they are. If you’d like to go to the next level with Strengths, consider joining our Strengths Communicator Training in January. In Today’s post, Bethany and Nathan discuss via webinar, what this training is, and how you might benefit.
What We Learn by Listening
Recently, Bethany has developed an even greater affection for the 1 to 1 Conversation. She stumbled upon a quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which states, “A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study of books.” In the work we do, this is the place where we learn: the 1 to 1 Conversation. In today’s post, Bethany von Steinbergs shares a few things she has learned about the power of listening in a Strengths conversation.
Using Strengths During Times of Transition: Part II
When Brian reflected on transitions throughout his life – various jobs, relationships, family dynamics – he realized he does not transition well. He quickly embraces what is next, without much thought given to healthy transition. After much reflection, he has learned how to utilize his Strengths in these situations. Keep reading and see what you can apply to your own life.
What We Are Thankful for at Leadership Vision in 2016
There is something special about this time of year. Getting together with family, eating amazing food, and sharing the ways our lives have changed over the previous 365 days. Reflection is a powerful process that can remind you of the good things, and teach you something about the bad. Our team spent time thinking about what we are thankful for this year. As you reflect on your own year, here is a glimpse into ours.
Strengths at Home
Creating a Strengths Based Culture, speaking the language of Strengths, and approaching conversations through the lens of Strengths, are all critically important to creating a relational and intentional environment where each person’s unique perspective is defended and protected. But, what happens when you go home? Steph shares some helpful insights about the benefits of knowing and learning your Strengths with friends and family at home.
Protect Your Magic: Defending your Strengths
As we head into this next season the concept of protecting one’s magic – understanding what makes you uniquely you – is especially important. Below are Sara’s suggestions for protecting your magic and finding compassion for the magic of those around you.
Leadership Lessons from Loss
At a recent dinner conversation, the host posed a question: “What is one thing you’ve learned about yourself this year?” Here are three things Linda has learned this year about leadership, as she reflects on the loss of a dear friend.
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