The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Who Helps You Better Understand Your Strengths?
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan and Brian discuss the people in their lives who help them better understand their Strengths.
What’s Your Favorite Childhood Toy?
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan and Linda discuss their favorite childhood toys and varying Strengths at play.
Standing Still to Move Forward
On this episode of the podcast, we explore what might happen if we stand still. We talk about paying attention to what is going on around us by listening to ourselves and others, in order to gain new insights about how we are to move forward during this unprecedented time.
The Transformational Nature of Strengths
In today’s episode, we will talk about Strengths as being descriptive, generative, environmental, and transformational. Those words take some unpacking, so stick around to hear Brian, and I walk through our four differentiators, and also share a tip about how to apply the big idea to yourself or your organization.
Shaping our Identity in the Crucible of 2020
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we invite you to reflect on this current moment to find meaning in and learning from our present world. Surrender to how this season is refining you to emerge stronger, more confident, more filled with purpose, and as passionate as ever.
Strengths and Team: What are your Back-Up Singer Strengths?
As leaders, sometimes we get on a stage with a bunch of rock stars and we have to take turns, leading, and shining. The Strengths movement has been great at helping us understand when it’s our turn to be up front, and when it’s our turn to be the “back-up” singer. Read more as Linda poses a great question for teams to consider about this.
Giving your Strengths Permission to Relax
Strengths need time to relax. They need a time and a place where you can let your proverbial “Strengths hair” down, and just let them run wild, without trying to control or focus them. We have found that this sharpens Strengths, and makes them more generative in the moments when you need them to be “on” and “engaged” in a team environment.
How Others Provide Perspective on Strengths
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt completely unprepared? Have you ever thought, “there’s no way I can do [fill in your thing],” only to realize, through the perspective of those who know your Strengths well, that you can? Steph reflects on the reactions of two colleagues at a recent situations that helped shed some light on how her Strengths were perfectly situated to help here thrive.
A Strengths Letter to New Professionals
Recently, Joseph and Sara had the opportunity to sit down with a college senior who was seeking to learn more about the world of leadership consulting and the work of Leadership Vision. Like many young people we meet, she was anxious for advice on how to position herself for success in the coming months and years. Here are three things we shared with her about how to set herself up for a career of success: Know your Strengths, Be Informed and Empowered and Start Somewhere.
If you want to go Deeper with StrengthsFinder, Learn your Talents!
It is easy to look at someone’s top 5 Themes and make predictions about what they might be in generic and prescriptive ways. We see this all the time online and usually find it to be less than helpful. To really know what someone’s Themes will be like in real life, you must spend time with them hearing their story and listening for Talents. To truly unlock the power of StrengthsFinder we think this is a must. Keep reading as Joseph digs into how to do this and why it is important.
How to Leverage your Strengths During Conflict
Knowing your Strengths has many benefits that help you experience and live a fuller, more rewarding life. Knowing and operating out of areas where you naturally excel, allows you to tap into your full potential by giving you direction professionally and personally. When armed with this knowledge, you can also navigate change, conflict, or any confusing situation that otherwise leaves you stumped as to how to move forward. Learn a few tips on how to evaluate your own Strengths during times on tension and conflict.
What Image Describes Your StrengthsFinder Profile?
At Leadership Vision, we are image driven. We use images to inspire, teach and illustrate. Using photos and artistic renderings as tools, we summon our participants, as people of influence, to take responsibility for what they see. What Image Would you Chose to Describe you and your Strengths? Keep reading as Linda explains the importance of doing this.
Understanding the Difference Between Talent, Theme and Strength
The words “Theme” and “Strength” are often misused or misunderstood. Simply put, a “Theme” is a grouping of talents. A “Strength” is a Theme which has been productively applied. At Leadership Vision, we call this “generative”, meaning it brings life to you and gives life to others. Keep reading as Bethany explains how we use these terms to develop strong teams.
Join Our 2016 Summer Institute – Strengths Communicator Training and Design Lab
Leadership Vision is offering an opportunity for you to join the 2016 Summer Institute which includes our Strengths Communicator and/or Design Lab Training. Strengths Communicator is for Strengths professionals who want to enhance their skills in order to help others understand the unique behaviors of Strengths. The Design Lab is for professionals who are practicing the delivery and integration of StrengthsFinder with groups and teams. Keep reading for more details!
What Is Strengths Based Leadership?
What do you think is the objective of Strengths Based Leadership? At Leadership Vision, we believe Strengths Based Leadership is necessary because it turns the focus of Strengths from self, to focusing Strengths on meeting the needs of others. Keep reading as Brian explains how to handle this balancing act between an inward understanding of self, and an outward expression for others.
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