The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
Exploring Our Value of Courage
On this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we explore the team value of courage. Nathan, Brian, and Linda share their experiences of acting courageously through their individual Strengths, and share examples of how they’ve experienced courage with clients, teammates, and loved ones.
Exploring Our Value of Generosity
On this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we explore the team value of generosity. Nathan, Brian, and Linda share their experiences of generosity through their individual Strengths, and share examples of generosity experienced with clients, teammates, and loved ones.
An Introduction to Our Team Values
On this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Brian and Linda introduce and define our five core values. They describe who we are, how we interpret the world around us, and how we show up to engagements with each other. Our five values are generosity, courage, wisdom, team, and fun.
Three Lessons about Strengths-Based Teamwork
Three things we learned about Strengths-based teamwork from reading The Very Busy Spider that will help you build your team culture:. Listen now!
Adjusting to Zoom, Quarantine, and the Many Challenges of 2020
In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan, Brian, and Linda share a conversation about Zoom, quarantine, and adjusting to the many challenges of 2020.
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.
Moving Beyond an Individual Understanding of StrengthsFinder Results
Carrie was surprised, sitting in the Strengths Based Leadership training, by how much it shifted her thinking about her StrengthsFinder themes. As a result, she is now approaching leadership by considering the perspective and Strengths of others, instead of trying to make others adapt to her own. The self-reflection exercises helped her acknowledge areas for growth, and areas of great strength. Continue reading to learn more about this, and consider this: How can my Strengths be used to create trust, compassion, stability and hope in those around me?
A Generative Application of StrengthsFinder: For Self and Others
Steph is really starting to find her niche at Leadership Vision. Here, she shares what she has learned about her Strengths, and the ways they have brought life not only to herself, but our entire team. Keep reading and reflect on your own Strengths; which of them are generative to yourself and others? Which are not? How can you change that?
Strengths and Mindfulness: Paying Attention to what Makes us Unique
Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Strengths helps us understand what makes us unique, and StrengthsFinder invites each of us to celebrate what is good and right in ourselves and in others. Keep reading to see how these two ideas come together.
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