The Leadership Vision Blog & Podcast Archive
The Power of Reflection (podcast)
Today on the Leadership Vision Podcast, we’re talking with Carrie Jones, one of our consultants, and COO here at Leadership Vision. You may remember her Strengths Question from a few weeks ago when she asked us to reflect on a person who, or place that has shaped who we are. Today you’ll get to hear her answer to that and reflect on your own life experiences.
Expressing the Identity of your Team Through Image and Metaphor (podcast)
Today on the Leadership Vision podcast, we’re talking about the power of symbol and metaphor as a backdrop to helping you understand the power that can exist in a team setting. As you’ll soon hear, the Leadership Vision logo comes from Notre Dame, so this conversation here was spurred by the recent tragic events of the great cathedral. We’ll get into that a little bit, but our president Brian Schubring and I will mostly be talking here today about the symbol that our company uses to inform the work we do. We’ll also issue a challenge at the end for you to contemplate a symbol or metaphor that best represents your team.
Describe a Person or place that has Shaped you. (podcast)
On this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, we’re asking you to wrestle with this Strengths question: Describe a Person or place that has Shaped you. How? How does this influence your Strengths today? Listen now and join the conversation!
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 3: Generations
Today on the podcast, we’re talking with Dr. Linda Schubring, about the important topic of Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to multiple generations working together. With more generations in the workforce than ever before, it’s critical to get these groups on the same page. Listen now!
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 2: Gender
Today on the podcast, we’re talking with Dr. Linda Schubring, about the important topic of Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to gender. First, we’ll be sharing some “low-hanging-fruit” things you can do to make an impact in this area, and then, Linda will share specifics around D&I as it has been applied to her role as VP of Employee Experience at Aeritae Consulting, a Tech Consulting company in St. Paul Minnesota. Listen now!
A Eulogy for the Living: Using Strengths Language to Connect
The Inevitable I have attended far too many funerals this year. Some expected and some not. Well-intentioned euphemisms like ‘Memorial’ or ‘Celebration of Life’ are […]
The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about How We Are Using Strengths
Last week we hosted our third explore strengths preview day. We do this four times a year. We invite people to learn about strengths, our […]
3 Things I Appreciate about Working with StrengthsFinder at LVC
What I appreciate about StrengthsFinder is that it Focuses on What is Right about People, helps Teams become Stronger and Improves Employee Engagement.
Why We Are Raising The Bar on Team Performance
I have been on a stage my entire professional career. Being on a stage, my voice has always been amplified through a microphone. One thing […]
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Strategic®
Strategic® is a critical decision-making Theme; meaning, people with Strategic® are motivated to make decisions when they are faced with multiple options in the here and now. They can quickly assess the situation, choose a few possible options, and then strike with a decision on the best option.
How You can Experience StrengthsFinder
Would you like to experience a taste of what we do with StrengthsFinder? Would you like to learn more about your own strengths? Would you […]
Exploring the Strength of Restorative®
Have you ever been baffled when someone just steps in to fix something, and succeeds? Or do you have a favorite chiropractor, mechanic or doctor who always seems to figure out what is needed? Or maybe you work with someone who is always figuring out ways to modify or adjust what you’re doing so you are more efficient. If so, you may have met someone with the Strength of Restorative®.
Our Approach to Building Strengths Based Organizational Culture
Our approach in helping to building strengths based culture is to focus on strengths as being descriptive, generative, environmental and transformational. This is why we take a behavior based approach to the understanding and application of StrengthsFinder. We create a relational and intentional connection with those we work with. Awareness of the behaviors behind strengths help better identify how you will make a significant and unique contribution to the team.
Exploring the StrengthsFinder Theme of Self-Assurance®
People with the Strength of Self-Assurance® have great faith in their own Strengths. They are confident in their abilities and their judgments. They know they are unique and this gives them the confidence to face challenging situations. People with Self-Assurance® believe in their abilities and capacities and know they are able to deliver exactly what is needed.
Business Chess and Personal Accountability
I used to play chess all the time. I love the multi-dimensional nature of chess, the complexity and the way this game involves my mind. […]
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