Podcasts about cliftonstrengths

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Relator, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Relator The Relator talent theme is centered on authenticity, depth, and meaningful relationships. People with this strength are naturally genuine, caring, transparent, and relationship-focused. At its core, Relator is about connection with substance. These individuals instinctively seek real relationships built on trust, honesty, and shared understanding. They're less interested in surface-level interactions and more drawn to bonds that grow stronger over time. People who lead with Relator often describe themselves as friendly, truthful, and intimate. What motivates them most is deepening relationships. They love spending time building close, caring, and mutually rewarding connections. Superficial interactions or forced small talk tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Relator is operating at its best, it brings trust, loyalty, and emotional safety to any environment. This strength creates solid relationships and encourages people to work hard together toward shared goals. Relator talent often shows up through relationship-centered roles like friend, loyalist, caretaker, or trusted partner. These individuals shine in environments where trust matters. While others may focus on networking broadly, Relator focuses on connecting deeply, building bonds that last and strengthen over time.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Reach out to someone you already know and care about. Instead of a quick check-in, ask one meaningful question about their goals, hopes, or experiences. Then really listen. Notice how connection deepens when conversations move beyond the surface.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Positivity, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Positivity The Positivity talent theme is powered by enthusiasm, optimism, and uplifting energy. People with this strength are naturally joyful, hopeful, energetic, and lighthearted. At its core, Positivity is about emotional lift. These individuals instinctively look for what's going right and bring a spirit of encouragement into the spaces they enter. Their presence often changes the tone of a room. People who lead with Positivity often describe themselves as enthusiastic, fun-loving, generous, and positive-minded. What motivates them most is sharing joy and optimism with others. They love celebrating successes, encouraging people, and helping others feel energized and hopeful. Pessimism and negativity tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Positivity is operating at its best, it brings contagious enthusiasm, hope, and encouragement to any environment. This strength helps people feel energized, motivated, and excited about what's possible. Positivity talent often shows up through people-focused roles like energizer, encourager, celebrator, or optimist. These individuals shine when morale needs a lift. While others may focus on obstacles, Positivity highlights possibility and helps people move forward with renewed energy.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of someone who's been working hard. Send them a quick message celebrating something they've done well. Be specific. Be genuine. Be encouraging. Notice how their energy shifts and how yours rises too.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

London's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Belief, Connectedness, Developer Posiitivity, and Intellection.   London is  entering her  third year of undergrad at Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Political Science. She is from Dallas, TX and is a 20 year old following Jesus & passionate about sharing His good news with others!! "Do This Hour" Camp Mystic Counselor London Smith's Story of Faith and Courage London Smith delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Maximizer, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Maximizer The Maximizer talent theme is driven by excellence, strengths, and continuous improvement. People with this strength are naturally quality-oriented, results-focused, selective, and committed to high standards. At its core, Maximizer is about elevating what already works. These individuals instinctively notice potential, strengths, and opportunities for refinement. They don't just want things done. They want them done exceptionally well. People who lead with Maximizer often describe themselves as strengths-obsessed, efficient, and excellence-aware. What motivates them most is the pursuit of excellence. They love transforming something from good to great and achieving the highest possible return on effort and investment. Average performance tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Maximizer is operating at its best, it brings refinement, focus, and elevated performance. This strength emphasizes quality, highlights strengths in others, and raises standards for what's possible. Maximizer talent often shows up through influencing roles like leader, challenger, driver, or clarifier. These individuals shine when improvement is needed. While others may try to fix weaknesses, Maximizer focuses on developing strengths, often unlocking excellence faster and more effectively.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one thing you already do well. Instead of fixing something that isn't working, spend five minutes asking: How could I make this even better? Then make one small improvement. Notice how energy shifts when effort is aimed at excellence instead of correction.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Learner, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Learner The Learner talent theme is fueled by curiosity, growth, and discovery. People with this strength are naturally inquisitive, studious, open-minded, and passionate about learning. At its core, Learner is about the process. These individuals instinctively enjoy gaining knowledge, exploring new ideas, and improving their understanding. They aren't just motivated by outcomes. They're energized by learning itself. They want to learn about all the things! People who lead with Learner often describe themselves as curious, interested, and growth-oriented. What motivates them most is the opportunity to learn something new. They love exposure to fresh information, new experiences, and chances to immediately apply what they've discovered. Repetition or stagnation tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Learner is operating at its best, it brings curiosity, progress, and continuous improvement to any environment. This strength creates excitement for growth and encourages others to keep developing their skills and understanding. Learner talent often shows up through team roles like interviewer, expert, trail-blazer, or continuous improver. These individuals shine when growth is possible. While others may feel satisfied with what they already know, Learner keeps asking what else can be discovered, understood, or mastered.   Here's a simple experiment to try in the next 24 hours…   Pick a topic you know little about but find interesting. Spend five minutes learning one new thing about it. Then share what you learned with someone else. Notice how energy increases when curiosity is fed.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Back in May, I was on a Zoom with my friend Jill Carr, mapping out where this podcast is headed in 2026 and 2027, when something clicked. Not a big dramatic moment. Just that quiet click where somebody sees something about you that you're too close to see yourself, and the fog lifts. Then I got off the call and went right back into the middle of a website rebuild, a personal brand strategy session, a discovery call with a stranger, and a late night typing my Human Design and Enneagram into Claude trying to figure out who I even am these days. That's what rebuilding a business actually looks like. Not the shiny, wrapped-with-a-bow version I usually give you after the lessons are learned. This week I'm taking you into the messy middle while I'm still in it: four things I've been doing since April to lead myself, stay curious, get creative, and define my core. What You'll Hear Why I decided to rebuild Molly Knuth Media in April after my role at The Restoration Project came to a close What "leading yourself" actually looks like when you're rebuilding (hint: it's not about how many posts you publish) The client relationships that shaped this season, including a personal brand project with Lindsay Leahy and closing out my role at The Restoration Project alongside Brooke Fitzgerald Why I applied for Leadership Iowa and what a few curiosity-driven coffee conversations have taught me about my own community How I used Human Design, Enneagram, astrology, and CliftonStrengths (with an assist from Claude) to build myself a personal operating system The "one new thing a day" challenge I started for my 39th year, and what it's taught me about staying creative Resources & Links Mentioned Leadership Iowa CliftonStrengths Assessment Human Design Jessie J Home's Yap Challenge Lindsay Leahy The Restoration Project Gravel Grading & Excavating Listen & Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Share This Episode If you know someone in their own messy middle right now, send them this one. Sometimes the reminder that scattered still counts as progress is exactly what someone needs to hear today.

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Intellection, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Intellection The Intellection talent theme is powered by thought, reflection, and depth. People with this strength are naturally introspective, philosophical, reflective, and intellectually driven. At its core, Intellection is about thinking. These individuals instinctively enjoy exploring ideas, pondering concepts, and analyzing information. Their mind is often their favorite place to be. People who lead with Intellection often describe themselves as musing, in-depth, intense, and solitary thinkers. They can also be intensely creative. What motivates them most is the opportunity to reflect and understand. They love pondering ideas and theoretical concepts, especially because they see theory as the foundation for practical insight. Acting before thinking things through tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Intellection is operating at its best, it brings depth, insight, and wisdom to any environment. This strength generates valuable ideas, thoughtful analysis, and meaningful understanding. Intellection talent often shows up through deep-thinking team roles like philosopher, writer, or a deep subject matter expert. These individuals shine when reflection is needed. While others may rush toward quick answers, Intellection pauses to think deeply, often uncovering perspectives that might otherwise be missed.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take five quiet minutes with no distractions. Choose one idea or question and simply think about it. No researching. No solving. Just reflecting. Notice what insights surface when your mind is given space to wander and explore.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

What if the key to becoming a stronger leader isn't fixing what's wrong with you, but discovering what's already right?In this episode, Christina sits down with Tiffany Taylor, Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, yoga teacher, and founder of Hello Strengths LLC, for a conversation about the power of leading from your strengths instead of your perceived weaknesses. Together, they explore how understanding your natural talents can transform the way you lead, care for yourself, navigate career transitions, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you're preparing for a military transition, feeling stuck in your current role, or simply longing to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to thrive.Christina and Tiffany also discuss why so many women can easily list everything they want to change about themselves but struggle to name what they genuinely love about who they are. This conversation is an invitation to shift that narrative, embrace your unique strengths, and begin leading from a place of confidence, self-awareness, and authenticity.In This Episode:Why focusing on your strengths creates more growth than focusing on your weaknessesWhat the CliftonStrengths assessment is and how it differs from traditional personality testsHow understanding your strengths can help you navigate career transitions and military lifeWhy knowing what's right with you leads to stronger relationships, better teamwork, and more authentic leadershipHow strengths-based leadership supports self-care, prevents burnout, and helps you protect your time and energyWhy every woman deserves to recognize, own, and celebrate what makes her uniquely valuableThis episode is a powerful reminder that your greatest growth doesn't come from constantly trying to fix yourself. It comes from understanding who you already are, leaning into your natural gifts, and allowing those strengths to shape the way you lead yourself and others.RESOURCES:Strengths Workshop:https://fabulous-pioneer-9504.kit.com/strengths https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode97SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode97Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiConnect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiMore about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart PodcastHey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

What happens when a storyteller who's lived on five continents realizes reinvention is a skill, not something that happens to you? In episode 269, Laura G. Patac joins Stephanie to unpack how our own stories and unconscious strengths quietly shape the ceilings we hit in life. For Laura, the answer isn't more credentials, but recognizing your patterns and repositioning what you already have.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:12) Welcome to Joy Found Here and Meeting Laura G. Patac(06:15) Life Across Five Continents: Home Between Romania and Dubai(08:54) Reinvention as a Deliberate Practice, Not Something That Just Happens(12:50) From Teenage Poetry to a Storytelling-Driven Corporate Career(17:29) The Two Stories Everyone Carries: Self-Talk and Your Origin Story(23:46) Discovering Your Natural Talents Through CliftonStrengths(26:31) Laura's Top Five Strengths and the "Strength Traps" Hiding Inside Them(38:45) Living by Values: Freedom, Purpose, and Bold Career Decisions(45:21) Real Growth Comes From Using What You Already Have(51:35) Inside Whole, Not Perfect: Poetry, Story, and Self-DiscoveryLaura G. Patac is a storyteller, speaker, and Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® coach with over 25 years of global leadership experience across five continents. Based between her native Romania and Dubai, she is the author of Stories With Purpose and Whole, Not Perfect, a 2025 Reader Views Literary Award finalist, and co-founder of EdgeCraft™ and creator of the Strengths Velocity Lab™, helping mid-career leaders turn lived experience into strategic career advantage.In this episode, Laura shared how her life across five continents shaped her belief that reinvention is a deliberate skill built on reflection and reframing. She traced her storytelling roots to teenage poetry, carried into 25-plus years of corporate leadership, and introduced the idea that everyone carries two essential stories: the one we tell ourselves daily, and the one that brought us here. Walking through her top five CliftonStrengths, she showed how each becomes a "strength trap" when overused, from analysis paralysis to being an indispensable "fixer," tying this to her own near-burnout. She closed on strategic positioning: aligning story, strengths, values, and purpose to build visibility and influence.Connect with Laura G. Patac: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramBook: Laura G. Patac - Whole, Not PerfectLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Dominate Your Day, I sit down with executive leader Juli Primeaux for a conversation about what leadership really looks like in today's fast-changing, distracted workplace. Juli shares what it means to lead through organizational change and uncertainty while staying grounded in who you are. We talk about the connection between CliftonStrengths, self-awareness, and authentic leadership, and why understanding your strengths can become a true "cheat code" for navigating tough decisions and leading people well. From practical strategies for managing stress to insightful lessons on leading across generations, this episode is full of wisdom every leader needs right now. And trust me, you'll want to hear Julie's unforgettable advice about "not loading bombs on planes." Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Your strengths are powerful but only when you understand how they show up under stress. Self-awareness helps leaders recognize both their superpowers and their blind spots. 2. Authenticity builds trust. Teams don't need perfect leaders; they need real leaders who communicate clearly, stay grounded, and model vulnerability. 3. Well-being isn't optional for leaders. Taking pauses, creating small wins, and intentionally refilling your bucket are essential for sustainable leadership. Episode Minutes: Minute 12: Developing a personal mission and connecting core values to leadership purpose Minute 17: The importance of self-care, taking pauses, and refill strategies Minute 31: Emotional recognition and self-regulation techniques for stress management Minute 39: Advice for leaders facing chaos and disconnection with their teams Links + Resources from This Episode: Connect with Juli Primeaux on LinkedIn Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment  Get a copy of Dana's book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within Learn more about The Strengths Journal

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Input, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Input The Input talent theme is driven by curiosity, learning, and gathering useful information. People with this strength are naturally inquisitive, knowledgeable, investigative, and resourceful. At its core, Input is about collecting. These individuals instinctively gather ideas, facts, tools, and insights because they believe knowledge is valuable and useful. They enjoy building a reservoir of information they can draw from when it's needed. People who lead through Input often describe themselves as well-read, utility-aware, and collecting-minded. What motivates them most is learning and sharing. They love collecting information about topics of interest and feel energized when they can provide relevant, tangible help to others. Making decisions without enough information tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Input is operating at its best, it brings knowledge, preparedness, and valuable resources to any environment. This strength naturally accumulates information and tools that can support growth, learning, and performance. Input talent often shows up through team roles like archivist, curator, librarian, or resourcer - these collections can be either digital, physical, or both. These individuals shine when knowledge is needed. While others may scramble to find information, Input often already has it or knows where to get it. Their resourcefulness makes them an invaluable source of support for teams and organizations.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of a question you've been curious about. Spend five minutes researching it or collecting one useful resource related to it. Then save it somewhere you can easily find later. Notice how satisfying it feels to add something valuable to your knowledge collection.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Investing in your team and leveraging their strengths really does pay off. In this episode of Roots of Success, Tracy Wallingford sits down with Steve and Anne Scarcella, ACE Ambassadors of the Year and co-owners of Brothers Lawn Services in Youngsville, Louisiana, to walk through three years of CliftonStrengths work, annual team off-sites, and what it actually takes to build a 65-person team where people thrive in their strengths instead of grinding through their weaknesses. This is one of the most honest and practical conversations we've had about what real team development looks like, not as a program, but as a practice. THE BIG IDEA:   A Strength Is Only an Advantage When You're Aware Enough to Use It Intentionally KEY MOMENTS:  [01:00] Brothers by the Numbers: 65 Employees, a Second Division in Baton Rouge, and a Team You Actually Want to See Every Day  [05:30] Opposites Attract — and Then They Build a Business Together  [07:30] Steve's Activator in Action: How a High-Speed Strength Gets Slowed Down (in a Good Way) by the Team  [11:00] What Led Brothers to Do Their First Team Off-Site — and What Off-Sites Expose  [15:00] Anne on Planning: Start in October, Find the House First, Build From There  [18:30] Budget, Dietary Restrictions, and the Art of Planning for 20 People (Without Herding Cats)  [22:30] "I've Been Seen": What the Team Took Away From That First Session  [26:30] A Strength Can Be a Weakness: Steve on Competition as a Blinder  [31:00] Navigating Tenured Employees Who Were Skeptical of the New Language  [34:30] Why They've Done the Strengths Session Twice With Nearly the Same People and Both Times Were Worth It  [38:00] Going Mobile: Why the Best One-on-Ones Don't Happen in an Office  Questions we answer.  What is CliftonStrengths and how do you actually use it with a landscape team?  What does it look like to take strengths work beyond a single session and make it a living practice?  How do you build a team off-site that's both fun and actually beneficial to the business?  When should you start planning a team off-site, and what should you think about first?  Why does staying together (not in a hotel) change the off-site experience?  How do you bring a vendor or peer visit into a team off-site without it feeling forced?  What is the "What I Need From You" exercise and how do you use it?  How do you handle long-tenured employees who are skeptical of new culture initiatives?  Why is knowing each other's strengths more important than having a specific set of them?  How do you keep strengths language alive between sessions and off-sites?   

Ever since we were children, we've been conditioned to work on our weaknesses. If our math skills were bad, we were told to work on math instead of reading. While those who taught us were probably well meaning, working on our weaknesses is not  always the best way to truly succeed.  In business, if you're not good at bookkeeping, you can hire a great bookkeeper. And we can always hire someone to design our website if we're not tech savvy. What we need to be working on is our strengths. This is how you excel in life and in business. But before we work on them, we need to know what they are. In honor of my 300th episode, today we have two guests instead of one. On today's podcast, Janel Otto, Erik Forrester and I are going to discuss how to Work on Your Strengths. Janel can be reached on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janelotto or Skool at https://www.skool.com/@janel-otto-9155 You can also check out here book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5RWKVTX?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackErik can be reached at ErikForresterCoaching@gmail.com or find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.forrester.27Check out Clifton Strengths here: As always, you are invited to join the Strive to Thrive Facebook group for a supportive community.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/strivetothrivepage   BTW...If you love this episode, please take a screenshot, share it on your Facebook story and tag me @TonyWechsler And remember to download the eBook, Strive to Thrive at https://tonywcoaching.com/  

Natalie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Harmony, Developer, Connectedness, Belief & Restorative Natalie  Lark is a dedicated educator who recently became a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) in order to provide intervention for students with dyslexia. She is passionate about structured literacy and about seeing students thrive and reach their highest potential. Beyond the classroom, Natalie is a proud wife to Jeff, a mom of 2 adult sons, one married daughter and grandmother to one: joyfully anticipating the arrival of another grandchild this fall.  Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Four operators in Western Canadian agriculture spent thirty days building with AI, then sat down to tell Dan Aberhart what actually changed. An independent agronomist carrying sixty-plus harvests of judgment, a six-thousand-acre farmer who calls himself a nine who never finishes anything, an entrepreneur scaling a plasma-activated-water nitrogen business, and a Saskatchewan farmland realtor running a team of thirteen all walked into the same AI cohort a month earlier. What they bring back: a satellite-imagery call that stopped an unnecessary reseed, a combine deal an AI advisor told them to walk away from, an agent built at four in the morning that caught financial red flags nobody assigned it to find, and a hard-conversation coach one of them didn't know he needed.   Topics and Timestamps 0:00 -- Cold open: the AI cohort joke 2:51 -- Welcome to Growing the Future Productions Live 4:15 -- How this started: 60 days from signal to launch 7:08 -- Meet the panel: Robert, Joe, Chris, Tim 15:16 -- What business problem each of them was actually trying to solve 20:20 -- What the personal operating diagnostic revealed about each of them 30:00 -- Talking openly about AI skepticism and confidentiality 35:39 -- Robert: the gopher-field call satellite imagery corrected 40:34 -- Joe: the combine deal, the AI advisory board, and slowing down emotional decisions 42:51 -- Chris: building diagnostics and agents for the whole team 43:52 -- Tim: the AI tool built to help him have hard conversations 45:57 -- Tim: strategic blueprints and running land-value scenarios 48:24 -- Where each of them takes this next 55:06 -- Cohort 2 details: dates, seats, price, and the guarantee 56:02 -- The real vision: a course with a room, or a room with a course 57:53 -- Closing words from the panel 59:57 -- Sign-off   Resources Mentioned GYFOS (Growing Your Future Operating System) Cohort 2 -- application at growingthefuture.ca Personal Operating Diagnostic (built from Kolbe, CliftonStrengths, and Enneagram assessments) AgriTrend -- the independent agronomy mentorship network Robert Woolf came up through Nitride Corp / Green Lightning -- plasma-activated water, a nitrogen source Pioneer Seed and Covers & Co. -- Joe Larre's seed businesses Hammond Realty -- Saskatchewan farmland brokerage   Connect with the Panel Robert Woolf CCA -- Crop Innovations Inc., independent agronomy Joe Larre -- MJM Ranches, St. Walburg SK (Pioneer Seed, Covers & Co.) Chris Nykolaishen -- Nitride Corp Tim Hammond -- Hammond Realty   Connect with Growing the Future Website: growingthefuture.ca YouTube: Growing the Future  Instagram: @growingthefuturepodcast  LinkedIn: Growing the Future Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Individualization, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Individualization The Individualization talent theme is centered on uniqueness, insight, and seeing what makes each person distinct. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, strengths-oriented, insightful, and people-focused. At its core, Individualization is about noticing differences. These individuals instinctively see the unique qualities in others and understand how those traits can be used effectively. They don't see people as categories. They see them as individuals. People who lead with Individualization often describe themselves as aware, curious, and uniqueness-spotters. What motivates them most is helping people use their strengths. They love adjusting their approach to fit each person and feel energized when they can match individuals to roles where they can thrive. A one-size-fits-all approach tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Individualization is operating at its best, it brings personalization, understanding, and customization to any environment. This strength can identify each person's talents and figure out how different people can work together productively. Individualization talent often shows up through people-focused team roles like customizer, observer, or simply being the noticer of another person's preferred way of communicating. These individuals shine when teams need alignment. While others may treat everyone the same, Individualization recognizes that people thrive when they're understood and supported according to their unique strengths.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of someone you interact with regularly. Ask yourself: What do they naturally do better than most people? Then acknowledge that strength out loud to them. Notice how recognition changes connection and confidence.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Summary Courtney Teasley, a criminal trial attorney turned certified business coach, author, and speaker, joins Kathryn Rubino to talk about the case that shaped her career: her own mother's, overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user. Courtney traces how that experience, and a mentor who built a practice on her own terms, pushed her into criminal defense and, eventually, out of full-time practice. The conversation covers why she left the courtroom for coaching and advocacy work, the business lessons law school never taught her, and how her book series, The Easy Way to Learn Your Rights, translates legal literacy into plain, bilingual language for the people who need it most. Key Takeaways Courtney traces her path to criminal defense directly back to her mother being overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user, a decision that shaped how she practices and teaches law. The pressure of high-stakes cases never fully disappears; the lawyers who care the most are the ones who keep showing up despite it. Courtney left full-time practice after realizing one-on-one casework moves too slowly to shift the systemic patterns behind mass incarceration. A CliftonStrengths certification helped Courtney separate her zone of excellence, practicing law, from her zone of genius, teaching and advocacy. Courtney built her book series and coaching practice around plain, bilingual language, arguing legal jargon keeps clients from understanding their own cases. Links and Resources Above the Law: https://abovethelaw.com/ The Jabot Podcast: https://abovethelaw.com/tag/the-jabot-podcast/ Courtney Teasley: https://site-hy4wms4ce.godaddysites.com/ Email the Jabot: tips@abovethelaw.com Keywords criminal defense attorney, legal literacy, financial literacy, social justice, business coaching for lawyers, women in law, Above the Law, The Jabot Podcast, DAMM community, CliftonStrengths, legal entrepreneurship, law practice management, systemic inequality, mass incarceration, career change for lawyers, Black lawyers, legal author, criminal justice reform, pro se litigants, elbow counsel Episode Highlights [00:01:00-00:02:00] Courtney explains how one visit to a hospital as a teenager ended her plan to become a doctor and pointed her toward law instead. [00:02:00-00:03:00] Courtney traces her path to criminal defense back to her mother being overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user. [00:09:00-00:11:00] Courtney describes using a CliftonStrengths certification to find her zone of genius outside of practicing law. [00:12:00-00:14:00] Courtney says the biggest surprise of leaving practice was realizing how few lawyers run their firms like real businesses. [00:17:00-00:19:00] Courtney explains why she built her own intellectual property in plain, bilingual language instead of legal jargon. [00:20:00-00:22:00] Courtney lays out how clients can act as elbow counsel to their own lawyers without going fully pro se. [00:22:00-00:24:00] Courtney's advice for lawyers who want to build a business and keep their ethical grounding at the same time.  

What if the traits making you successful are the exact same ones pushing you toward a physical and mental crash? In this episode of the Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with Linda Berg, CliftonStrengths coach and founder of MindPartner AB, to discuss how stress secretly sabotages your voice.Linda shares her raw, personal journey of surviving severe burnout. She exposes the terrifying reality of workplace stress, including the shocking statistic that hundreds of people die each year from excessive workloads, and explains why relying on your employer or the healthcare system to save you is a losing battle.If you've ever felt too exhausted to prepare for a big meeting, this episode delivers your blueprint for sustainable success.Watch to the end to learn how to cultivate deep self-awareness and build mental resilience so you can step onto any stage with authentic confidence, without sacrificing your mental health.Connect with LindaWebsite: https://yourmindpartner.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-berg-b88b3b52 Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nelson's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Relator, Focus, Consistency & Harmony Nelson  is a husband to his wife Mary, father of three kids under eight, elder at Providence Church in Austin, and founder and CEO of Honest Mary's, a six-location fast-casual restaurant brand across Austin and Houston. More than any title or role, what drives Nelson is the daily pursuit of integrating the strengths God has given him to faithfully serve his family, his church, his team, and the broader kingdom — believing that a life well-lived isn't about excelling in one lane, but showing up whole in all of them. HonestMarys Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

Send us Fan MailIn this rebroadcast from the Leadership Vision archives, Nathan Freeburg sits down with Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring to explore how teams experience change differently and why understanding those differences can transform the way people work together.Rather than focusing on change management strategies, this conversation looks at the human side of change. Are you at your best before change begins, while it's happening, or after it's over? How do your CliftonStrengths shape your response? And what happens when teammates learn to communicate what they need instead of assuming everyone experiences change the same way?Along the way, Nathan and Linda even give Brian some real-time feedback about his own leadership style during change—a candid and humorous moment that illustrates just how valuable behavioral awareness can be on a healthy team.In this episode:Why change is the one challenge every team will inevitably faceThe difference between thriving before, during, or after changeHow your CliftonStrengths influence your response to uncertaintyWhy self-awareness leads to healthier collaborationThe importance of identifying and communicating your needs during changeHow organizational culture shapes—and is shaped by—the way teams navigate changeA real-life conversation about different leadership styles during seasons of transitionKey TakeawayHealthy teams don't eliminate change—they learn how to navigate it together. When people understand their own tendencies, appreciate the perspectives of others, and create space to communicate their needs, change becomes an opportunity for growth instead of a source of frustration.Support the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

When does a productive habit stop serving you and start feeling like another obligation? Shaun and Rebecca unpack that question after Rebecca reveals she may abandon her 741-day Duolingo streak. Their conversation explores sunk-cost thinking, the pressure of maintaining streaks, and why letting go can create space for habits that genuinely improve your life and business.Before granting Rebecca permission to break the streak, they catch up on the realities of running an interior design business—from catching a costly furniture measurement issue before production to building financial buffers for inevitable mistakes. They also discuss Programa workflows, Schoolhouse joining Hudson Valley Lighting Group, natural bark wall panels, traditional vetiver cooling screens, and how CliftonStrengths can help designers spend more time in their zone of genius.In this episode they discuss:Planning the Hot Young Designers Club Mexico City trip and creating meaningful community for interior designersCatching furniture and cabinetry measurement conflicts before they become expensive installation problemsBuilding “oops” money into your interior design pricing, margins, and business accountsUsing Programa to organize specifications, construction documents, attachments, and purchasing responsibilitiesWhat the Schoolhouse and Hudson Valley Lighting Group partnership could mean for product development and designer pricingRebecca's 741-day Duolingo streak and recognizing when consistency has become an obligationEscaping sunk-cost thinking and giving yourself permission to release habits, relationships, or systems that no longer serve youUsing CliftonStrengths to understand your natural talents, fill gaps on your team, and work within your zone of geniusOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca's InstagramShaun's InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on PatreonDesign Resources - Check out our shop

Kirsten Zeigler, founder of KDZ HR Consulting, an HR consulting and strengths coaching business that helps small businesses and teams build equitable, compliant, people-first workplaces.Through HR consulting and CliftonStrengths coaching, Kirsten supports founders and leaders to make aligned decisions, strengthen communication, and create workplaces where both people and businesses can thrive.Now, Kirsten's journey of building a six-figure business within her first year, while staying focused on alignment and long-term client relationships, demonstrates what authentic, strengths-led growth can look like.And while navigating the challenges of visibility, lead generation, and an evolving business landscape, she continues to champion community, honesty, and the kind of leadership that does not sacrifice wellbeing for success.Here's where to find more:https://www.instagram.com/kdz_hrconsultinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-zeigler-humanresourceshttps://www.kdzhrconsulting.comhttps://hi.kdzhrconsulting.com/freebie________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Christophe Bredèche est VP Produits, Data et IA chez Nexpublica. Avant cela, il a dirigé des équipes de plus de 80 personnes dans des environnements très différents : scale-up, licorne, grande entreprise.Dans cet épisode, il partage un choix que beaucoup de leaders n'osent pas faire : quitter le management hiérarchique pour un rôle d'influence et de construction produit. Non pas un recul, mais ce qu'il appelle un changement de perspective.On parle de complémentarité en équipe, de ce que chacun voit quand on lui demande de dessiner un carré, et de pourquoi les équipes qui ne prennent pas le temps de se coordonner finissent par ramer dans des directions opposées.Christophe raconte aussi comment une demi-journée investie avec six managers a suffi à fluidifier un retour post-Covid là où d'autres équipes ont lutté pendant des semaines.Un épisode sur l'écoute, la complémentarité et le courage de choisir son propre chemin.Pour les aficionados des talents, voici le Top 5 de Christophe : Individualisation, Relator, Positivity, Strategic, Futuristic.Culture Talents est un podcast proposé par Le Labo des Talents.Animation : Florence HardyRéalisation : César Defoort | Natif. ------Florence Hardy et les coachs du Labo des Talents sont certifiés par Gallup, cependant nous précisons que Le Labo des Talents n'est pas affilié ni ne représente Gallup. Les idées que nous partageons ici ne sont pas officiellement contrôlées, approuvées ou soutenues par Gallup Inc. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths® et les 34 noms de thèmes de CliftonStrengths® sont la propriété de Gallup, Inc. Pour plus d'informations, rdv sur www.gallup.com. Envie d'en savoir plus ? Au Labo on est toujours ravis d'échanger, faites-nous signe via Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/florencehardy/ou encore sur www.labodestalents.fr Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Ideation, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Ideation The Ideation talent theme is fueled by creativity, curiosity, and originality. People with this strength are naturally innovative, spontaneous, insightful, and imaginative. At its core, Ideation is about ideas. These individuals instinctively generate possibilities, explore concepts, and see connections between things that others might view as unrelated. People who lead with Ideation often describe themselves as artistic, collaborative, and creative thinkers. What motivates them most is the opportunity to imagine something new. They love fresh perspectives, original thinking, and discovering connections that spark innovation. Repetition and constraints that limit creativity tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Ideation is operating at its best, it brings originality, invention, and possibility to any environment. This strength offers new perspectives, generates fresh solutions, and helps others see beyond conventional thinking. Ideation talent often shows up through creative-thinking roles like inventor, creator, designer, brainstormer, or innovator. These individuals shine when creativity is needed. While others may see limitations, Ideation sees options. Their ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas can unlock breakthroughs that change how problems are understood.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take a problem or challenge you're facing. Set a timer for five minutes and write down as many possible solutions as you can, without judging any of them. Then circle the most unexpected idea on your list and explore it further. Notice what happens when imagination is given room to run.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Ever fancied teaching dental students part time… but no real idea how you'd actually get in? Are you the kind of person teaching would energise — or quietly drain? Is a PGCert in dental education actually worth it, or just wishy-washy theory? And the honest question nobody asks out loud: does it pay anything? This is an Interference Cast — the non-clinical arm of the podcast — with Dr Rima Hussain, a general dentist who teaches restorative dentistry to undergraduates at King's a couple of days a week. It's a candid look at what a career in dental education actually involves: how to get in, who thrives and who burns out, what the work is really like, and the honest truth about the pay and the rewards. The bigger theme: dentistry is a career you can mould in endless directions — and for the right person, teaching is one of the most energising of them. https://youtu.be/DzmcM-SbD68 Watch IC076 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full self-assessment and the step-by-step route into a teaching role are in the Premium Notes. Here's the shape of what we cover: Are you built for the classroom? — the two-camp self-check (energised vs drained) that predicts whether teaching will recharge you or wear you down. How to actually land a role — the ‘BDJ Jobs' plus pick-up-the-phone route, and why “who you know” so often cuts through the application process. Relatability as a strength — why being closer to a student's level can beat decades of experience for an absolute beginner. Back to basics — the “monkey see, monkey do” risk from YouTube and AI, and what the tutor's real job becomes. The honest pay-and-balance picture — why you don't do it for the money, what you do get, and how teaching and practice keep each other fresh. Highlights of This Episode 00:00  Teaser 01:08  Should You Teach Dentistry? How to Know If It's for You 04:39  How a General Dentist Gets Into Dental Education 06:15  Signs You're Suited to Teaching Dentistry 08:52  Is a PGCert in Dental Education Worth It? 12:07  How to Land a Clinical Teaching Post at a Dental School 14:38  Why a Relatable Tutor Beats Decades of Experience 16:52  How Dental Students Have Changed Since COVID 19:20  Is Social Media and AI Helping or Hurting Dental Students? 21:55  Midroll 26:43  Why “Back to Basics” Beats Chasing Advanced Techniques 29:20  How to Get a Teaching (or Associate) Job: Pick Up the Phone 31:50  Why Dental Tutors Quit After Six Months 36:29  The Most Rewarding Part of Teaching Dentistry 38:46  Teaching, Practice and Pay: How to Avoid Burnout 44:39  Outro From the Guest Dr Rima Hussain is a general dentist who also teaches restorative (conservative) dentistry to undergraduates at King's College London — a route she fell into via tutoring as a teenager and has been in since 2019. Her advice for anyone curious: you're probably already teaching in some form, so try it; the worst case is you find it isn't for you.

Ever fancied teaching dental students part time… but no real idea how you'd actually get in? Are you the kind of person teaching would energise — or quietly drain? Is a PGCert in dental education actually worth it, or just wishy-washy theory? And the honest question nobody asks out loud: does it pay anything? This is an Interference Cast — the non-clinical arm of the podcast — with Dr Rima Hussain, a general dentist who teaches restorative dentistry to undergraduates at King's a couple of days a week. It's a candid look at what a career in dental education actually involves: how to get in, who thrives and who burns out, what the work is really like, and the honest truth about the pay and the rewards. The bigger theme: dentistry is a career you can mould in endless directions — and for the right person, teaching is one of the most energising of them. https://youtu.be/DzmcM-SbD68 Watch IC076 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full self-assessment and the step-by-step route into a teaching role are in the Premium Notes. Here's the shape of what we cover: Are you built for the classroom? — the two-camp self-check (energised vs drained) that predicts whether teaching will recharge you or wear you down. How to actually land a role — the ‘BDJ Jobs’ plus pick-up-the-phone route, and why “who you know” so often cuts through the application process. Relatability as a strength — why being closer to a student's level can beat decades of experience for an absolute beginner. Back to basics — the “monkey see, monkey do” risk from YouTube and AI, and what the tutor's real job becomes. The honest pay-and-balance picture — why you don't do it for the money, what you do get, and how teaching and practice keep each other fresh. Highlights of This Episode 00:00  Teaser 01:08  Should You Teach Dentistry? How to Know If It’s for You 04:39  How a General Dentist Gets Into Dental Education 06:15  Signs You’re Suited to Teaching Dentistry 08:52  Is a PGCert in Dental Education Worth It? 12:07  How to Land a Clinical Teaching Post at a Dental School 14:38  Why a Relatable Tutor Beats Decades of Experience 16:52  How Dental Students Have Changed Since COVID 19:20  Is Social Media and AI Helping or Hurting Dental Students? 21:55  Midroll 26:43  Why “Back to Basics” Beats Chasing Advanced Techniques 29:20  How to Get a Teaching (or Associate) Job: Pick Up the Phone 31:50  Why Dental Tutors Quit After Six Months 36:29  The Most Rewarding Part of Teaching Dentistry 38:46  Teaching, Practice and Pay: How to Avoid Burnout 44:39  Outro From the Guest Dr Rima Hussain is a general dentist who also teaches restorative (conservative) dentistry to undergraduates at King's College London — a route she fell into via tutoring as a teenager and has been in since 2019. Her advice for anyone curious: you're probably already teaching in some form, so try it; the worst case is you find it isn't for you.

The people in your life, on your team, and within your organization need your love. Jason Barger sits down with researcher and best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham, for a chat about designing love into the human experience. For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/organizational-love-marcus-buckingham/ Jason is joined by world-renowned researcher and best-selling author Marcus Buckingham for a groundbreaking conversation about the empirical business case for operationalizing love within our teams and organizations. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In an era of hyper-optimized efficiency, cost-cutting, and automated human resource networks, why are employee engagement and trust hitting historic lows? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V Barger sits down with Marcus Buckingham, the global authority on strengths, human performance, and the co-creator of StrengthsFinder. Together, they challenge leaders to completely reframe the workplace ecosystem by introducing a metric often feared in boardrooms: love. This conversation moves past soft platitudes to deliver a rigorous, numbers-backed defense of extreme positive experiences. Marcus exposes the systematic pitfalls of the modern "loveless enterprise," where humans are reduced to financial variables like "headcount" or "FTEs." He introduces the curvilinear math of human behavior—the J-curve—proving that incremental improvements in satisfaction yield flatline results, while dramatic spikes in productivity and loyalty happen only when people encounter a top-box "Score 5" environment. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, HR directors, and operations managers committed to evolving their corporate culture, this episode provides a sequential tactical blueprint to reverse systemic disengagement and master the art of intentional leadership in teams. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason sets the stage for a conversation on why the world's best cultures proactively design love into their daily performance systems. [00:03] Meet Marcus Buckingham: An introduction to Marcus's 25-year history as a top global researcher, best-selling author, and developer of team-leader technology. [00:06] Testing the Wiring: Marcus shares his top five CliftonStrengths and explores how a leader's unique psychometric profile sets the baseline for their thermostat. [00:07] Experiences vs. Outcomes: Shifting management focus away from top-down directive goals toward actively shaping extreme positive experiences that change human behavior. [00:09] The Loveless Enterprise: A critical analysis of corporate structures that view people through an extractive financial lens rather than as whole human beings. [00:14] The J-Curve Math of Human Performance: Deconstructing behavioral data to show why "fours are effectively ones" and why true performance gains occur only when experiences hit a score of five. [00:23] Redefining Workplace Love: What humans actually mean when they say they love a brand or a mentor: the psychological safety to remove their armor and feel fully themselves. [00:26] Proactive vs. Reactive Leadership: Unpacking why reactive "caring" functions purely like a thermometer, while a loving manager exercises proactive thermostat adjustments to fit the person. [00:35] The Scarcity of Attention: A deep evaluation of healthcare data, illustrating how excessive spans of control systematically drop employee engagement and client outcomes. [00:43] Horizontal Experiences vs. Vertical Silos: How traditional, vertical business structures fragment horizontal employee and customer journeys, creating unloving handoffs. [00:46] The AI Relational Slop Trap: A blunt warning against using generative AI to automate human relational touchpoints, such as writing employee performance reviews. [00:56] The 5 Feelings Sequential Blueprint: Marcus outlines the practical, five-part method to operationalize love inside your immediate span of control: Control, Harmony, Significance, Warmth of Others, and Growth. Key Takeaways for Leaders: The J-Curve Reality: Stop pooling mediocre scores with excellent ones. Realize that driving productive human behavior requires focusing heavily on designing "Score 5" baseline environments. Eliminate Scarcity of Attention: Audit your operational structures and management spans of control to ensure your leaders have the actual bandwidth to pay attention to the humans they guide. The Blueprint Sequence: Operationalize care inside your team right now by systematically protecting your people's autonomy (Control), workflow predictability (Harmony), and individual purpose (Significance). Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/organizational-love-marcus-buckingham/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

Tatiana's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Consistency, Harmony, Analytical, Responsibility & Relator   Tatiana lives in Costa Rica with her husband and 2 teenage kids.  She enjoys hiking in nature and exploring Costa Rica and the world.  Tatiana works with Campus Crusade for Christ, leading Operations for the Cru ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. She loves Jesus and using her skills to make Him known.   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

En este episodio de Sandra Sin Filtro, Sandra conversa sin filtros con Yvette López —doctora en Derecho, exasesora presidencial de la República Dominicana y fundadora de Development Culture— sobre cómo pasar de la limitación a la libertad de elegir tu propia vida. Yvette comparte su historia, desde los proyectos de Brooklyn en los años ochenta hasta reinventarse por completo al llegar a Texas, dejando atrás una vida privilegiada para empezar de cero.Hablan de mentalidad (mindset), de aprender a adaptarse a cada entorno en lugar de imponerse, y de su filosofía de la “cultura de desarrollo”: la idea de que nunca llegamos a una meta final; siempre estamos creciendo y tomando mejores decisiones. La conversación aborda temas clave para latinos migrantes, emprendedores y padres de familia: el homeschooling como herramienta para criar mentes que cuestionan, la ciencia detrás de identificar tus fortalezas con pruebas como CliftonStrengths, el efecto de parálisis que genera tener demasiadas opciones (el famoso “efecto Cheesecake Factory”), cómo vencer el miedo a emprender con un plan claro y holístico, el poder de decir que no y por qué tu valor no se regala.Un episodio lleno de claridad, estrategia y propósito para quienes sienten que están en una encrucijada y quieren descubrir su superpoder. No te pierdas esta conversación profunda sobre reinvención, propósito y crecimiento personal con una de las voces más inspiradoras del coaching latino en DFW.Chapters: 00:00 Bienvenida y quién es Yvette López03:00 De los proyectos de Brooklyn a soñar diferente06:30 Aprender a encajar en cada entorno09:30 Cultura de desarrollo: siempre estamos creciendo10:45 De asesora presidencial a empezar de cero en Texas12:00 Homeschooling para criar mentes que cuestionan17:00 El problema con los coaches que juzgan19:00 La ciencia de tus fortalezas (CliftonStrengths)22:30 Tecnología, crianza y la "generación de cristal"29:30 El efecto Cheesecake Factory: demasiadas opciones31:30 Vencer el miedo a emprender con un plan claro37:00 Un plan holístico: sistemas, hábitos y decir que no46:00 Tu valor no se regala: límites y temporadas50:00 Dónde encontrar a Ivette LópezYvette López @yvettelopezchapmanDirectora de Proyectos Internacionales en Daytona State College, Oficial de Enlace para el Departamento de Defensa en el Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, Doctorado en Derecho, una maestría en Planificación Estratégica y Control de Calidad, y casi una década como Asesora del Presidente de la República Dominicana. Y ahora abriendo una firma legal. Hello Engine es una plataforma impulsada por IA diseñada para ayudar a creadores a lanzar, gestionar y hacer crecer sus podcasts con confianza. Desde la estrategia y planificación de episodios hasta la creación de contenido y el crecimiento de la audiencia, ofrece las herramientas y la guía necesarias para construir un podcast exitoso.

Leadership is easy to talk about when everything is calm. But what about when the system feels stretched? When the team is tired. When the pressure is high. When the old ways of leading are no longer working… but the new way forward still feels unclear. That's where people-first leadership becomes more than a nice idea. It becomes a strategy. Because if leaders want to build strong teams, close skill gaps, make better decisions, and create cultures where people can actually do their best work, they have to start with the humans in the room. Including themselves. My special guest today is Christy Honeycutt and she's simplifying how to create a people-first leadership strategy. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Where leaders should begin when they are assessing where their team is now, identifying skill gaps, and clarifying where they want the team to go next. What it means to "hold space" for C-suite leaders and founders as they elevate, especially in high-pressure seasons of transition. How self-awareness, CliftonStrengths, and meditation can help leaders understand their strengths, regulate their emotions, and make better decisions under pressure. A sneak peek inside her upcoming book, The Inner Work of Leading in a Broken System, and the core ideas leaders need right now to reclaim agency, alignment, and purpose. And there's a moment where we totally geek out about a reality TV show on Netflix called "Outlast: the Jungle" that teaches you a lot about good (and bad!) leadership styles that (totally) translate to Corporate America. Q: Are you wanting to create a people-first leadership strategy? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/425-how-to-create-a-people-first-leadership-strategy---with-christy-honeycutt

Send us Fan MailDo you know your key strengths?In this episode, I share three key lessons I've learned about strengths and how they've shaped the evolution of my business over the past few years:• Why strengths are what energise you, not just what you're good at• How your biggest strengths can feel so ordinary and get missed - by you!• Why business growth often comes from amplifying strengths rather than fixing weaknessesHere's the link for the CliftonStrengths assessment. This is not an affiliate link. It's US$25/AUD$35:https://store.gallup.com/en-AU/product/cliftonstrengths-top-5/01tPa00000QhS6yIAFWant to join me for my Mid-Year Energy Reset? Jump in here: http://alignandattract.com/eofyI'd love to hear what strengths show up for you and how you're using them in your business.Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and share!Find Kerry at http://alignandattract.comJoin Kerry's Mastermind: http://alignandattract.com/mastermindShare your thoughts on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kerryrowett

What would you do differently if a single moment forced you to confront how fear has been shaping your entire definition of success?In this episode, Chris Woods shares how a life-threatening health crisis, where he flatlined in hospital, became the turning point that exposed the hidden fear-driven patterns behind his high-achieving career at Google and beyond. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but anxious, driven, or disconnected on the inside, this conversation will help you make sense of what's really driving your decisions and how to start shifting it.By listening to this episode, you will discover how to:Recognise fear-based thinking patterns that quietly shape your career, choices, and sense of selfShift from fixing weaknesses to intentionally building your life around your natural strengthsRedefine success in a way that leads to genuine fulfillment rather than constant achievement pressurePress play now to learn how to step out of fear-driven success and start building a more aligned, strengths-led, and fulfilling way of living.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:04:02 - Life before the health crisis and fear-driven achievement05:17 - Health crisis: tick bite, cardiac Lyme disease, and flatlining08:46 - Gratitude and realisation after a second chance12:35 - “Who would you be without your concerns?” exercise17:58 - Why focusing on strengths beats fixing weaknesses20:38 - Redefining success after leaving Google28:14 - Where to find Chris Woods and his coaching work˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:"I was living to build an obituary as opposed to living to build a life."˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Chris' website: https://chriswoodscoach.com˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Futuristic, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Futuristic The Futuristic talent theme is fueled by vision, imagination, and possibility. People with this strength are naturally creative, expressive, perceptive, and future-oriented. At its core, Futuristic is about seeing what could be. These individuals instinctively picture detailed possibilities for tomorrow and feel energized by imagining what the future might hold. People who lead with Futuristic often describe themselves as vivid, inspiring, imaginative, and anticipating. What motivates them most is the opportunity to dream, forecast, and share visions. They love thinking about what's ahead and inspiring others with possibilities. Being told to stay focused only on the present or accept the status quo tends to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Futuristic is operating at its best, it brings inspiration, direction, and hope to any environment. This strength can see in detail what the future might hold, offering predictions, previews, and possibilities that energize others. Futuristic talent often shows up in strategic thinking roles like visionary, dreamer, forecaster, imaginer, or predictor. These individuals shine when possibilities need to be seen before they exist. While others focus on what is, Futuristic focuses on what could be, helping people stretch beyond current limitations and imagine new realities.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take five minutes to imagine one area of your life or work one year from now if everything went right. Write down what you see in as much detail as possible. Then identify one small step you can take today that moves you toward that future.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Want to build a stronger work culture using a tool that's already proven to work? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with Jim Collison, CliftonStrengths Community Manager at Gallup, to explore how understanding your natural talents can transform the way you lead, collaborate, and show up at work.

The most important part of your surgery isn't plugged in, mounted, or calibrated. It's the person standing beside you. Have you ever dreaded walking into a beautiful practice with lovely patients — purely because of who you share the surgery with? What do you actually do, in the moment, when your assistant rolls their eyes at a request for rubber dam? And should you be friends with your assistant at all — or does that cross a line you'll regret? This is an Interference Cast — a non-clinical but deeply practical episode — with Dr. Sarah Braun, a dentist in Australia and a fellow Protrusive Guidance member who DM'd to suggest this very topic. No course, no book, nothing to sell: just two clinicians comparing notes (and the odd scar) on the one relationship that quietly shapes your whole working life. It sits inside this month's theme of the relationships that support your career. https://youtu.be/OyztRyPpcHM Watch IC075 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full breakdown is in the Premium Notes; here's the shape of the thinking that runs through the episode: Engagement is the whole game — the assistant relationship sets the mood of the room, the patient's experience, and whether good people stay. Speak their language — appreciation only lands if it's delivered in the form that particular person actually values. Appreciation is a verb — specific, named praise lands far harder than a vague “good job.” Let them, let me — you don't control how someone reacts in the moment; you only control your response to it. Lead the room — dentistry is a performance, and the room takes its emotional cue from whoever is leading it. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 TEASER01:13 Why This One Relationship Can Make or Break You03:49 A Non-Clinical Interference Cast: What to Expect04:47 Meet the Guest: Nine Years In, City to Country07:01 A Week in Private Practice09:15 How Much Does the Dentist–Assistant Relationship Matter?11:01 Engagement at Work: The Gallup Lens12:30 People Remember How You Made Them Feel14:21 When the Relationship Turns Toxic15:23 The Power Imbalance You Might Not See18:11 The First-Day Conversation20:52 Keeping Your Assistant Engaged22:23 Specific Praise Beats a Vague “Good Job”23:55 Midroll27:37 You Can Only Control Yourself29:34 The Eye-Roll Moment: Let Them, Let Me31:23 Off Days vs Patterns32:12 Appreciation, Gifting & Speaking Their Language35:32 Run the Relationship Like It Matters36:48 Friends With Your Assistant, or Keep Your Distance?39:08 A Best Friend at Work: The Engagement Link41:15 Advice for New Grads: Start With Time Management44:26 Teaching as a Tool: Show Your Working Out48:05 Wrap-Up & a Healthy Debate48:37 CPD Outro & the Protrusive Vault References & Further Reading: Sources and further reading from this episode: Chapman G. The Five Love Languages. Northfield Publishing, 1992. The five ways people give and receive appreciation — words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, receiving gifts, and physical touch — applied here to the dentist–assistant relationship. Robbins M, Robbins S. The Let Them Theory. Hay House, 2024. The “let them / let me” reframe for releasing what you can't control and owning your own response. Rath T. StrengthsFinder 2.0. Gallup Press, 2007. The CliftonStrengths assessment; “Learner” is one of its talent themes, referenced in the discussion of teaching as a way to engage your assistant. Gallup employee-engagement research. The Gallup Q12 engagement survey (including the validated “I have a best friend at work” item) and Gallup's State of the Global Workplace reports. Source of the workforce-engagement framing in this episode. Exact figures vary by year — see Reviewer Note. Want more? If you enjoyed this episode, check out: How to Find a Mentor in 5 Seconds Flat! – IC058.  #InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopment #Communication #BeyondDentistry Listen, Subscribe, Earn CPD: This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and B AGD Subject Code: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations Aim & Learning Outcomes: Aim: To help dental practitioners understand and strengthen the working relationship between dentist and dental assistant — recognising its impact on team engagement, patient experience and personal job satisfaction, and building practical habits to improve it. Learning Outcomes — by the end of this episode, dentists will be able to: Explain how the working relationship between a dentist and a dental assistant affects team engagement, the patient experience, and clinician wellbeing. Identify practical strategies for communicating appreciation and recognition in ways suited to the individual, and for involving an assistant according to their preferences. Apply self-management and emotional-regulation approaches to leading the surgery and responding constructively to interpersonal friction.

The most important part of your surgery isn't plugged in, mounted, or calibrated. It's the person standing beside you. Have you ever dreaded walking into a beautiful practice with lovely patients — purely because of who you share the surgery with? What do you actually do, in the moment, when your assistant rolls their eyes at a request for rubber dam? And should you be friends with your assistant at all — or does that cross a line you'll regret? This is an Interference Cast — a non-clinical but deeply practical episode — with Dr. Sarah Braun, a dentist in Australia and a fellow Protrusive Guidance member who DM'd to suggest this very topic. No course, no book, nothing to sell: just two clinicians comparing notes (and the odd scar) on the one relationship that quietly shapes your whole working life. It sits inside this month's theme of the relationships that support your career. https://youtu.be/OyztRyPpcHM Watch IC075 on YouTube What You'll Take From This Episode The full breakdown is in the Premium Notes; here's the shape of the thinking that runs through the episode: Engagement is the whole game — the assistant relationship sets the mood of the room, the patient's experience, and whether good people stay. Speak their language — appreciation only lands if it's delivered in the form that particular person actually values. Appreciation is a verb — specific, named praise lands far harder than a vague “good job.” Let them, let me — you don't control how someone reacts in the moment; you only control your response to it. Lead the room — dentistry is a performance, and the room takes its emotional cue from whoever is leading it. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 TEASER01:13 Why This One Relationship Can Make or Break You03:49 A Non-Clinical Interference Cast: What to Expect04:47 Meet the Guest: Nine Years In, City to Country07:01 A Week in Private Practice09:15 How Much Does the Dentist–Assistant Relationship Matter?11:01 Engagement at Work: The Gallup Lens12:30 People Remember How You Made Them Feel14:21 When the Relationship Turns Toxic15:23 The Power Imbalance You Might Not See18:11 The First-Day Conversation20:52 Keeping Your Assistant Engaged22:23 Specific Praise Beats a Vague “Good Job”23:55 Midroll27:37 You Can Only Control Yourself29:34 The Eye-Roll Moment: Let Them, Let Me31:23 Off Days vs Patterns32:12 Appreciation, Gifting & Speaking Their Language35:32 Run the Relationship Like It Matters36:48 Friends With Your Assistant, or Keep Your Distance?39:08 A Best Friend at Work: The Engagement Link41:15 Advice for New Grads: Start With Time Management44:26 Teaching as a Tool: Show Your Working Out48:05 Wrap-Up & a Healthy Debate48:37 CPD Outro & the Protrusive Vault References & Further Reading: Sources and further reading from this episode: Chapman G. The Five Love Languages. Northfield Publishing, 1992. The five ways people give and receive appreciation — words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, receiving gifts, and physical touch — applied here to the dentist–assistant relationship. Robbins M, Robbins S. The Let Them Theory. Hay House, 2024. The “let them / let me” reframe for releasing what you can't control and owning your own response. Rath T. StrengthsFinder 2.0. Gallup Press, 2007. The CliftonStrengths assessment; “Learner” is one of its talent themes, referenced in the discussion of teaching as a way to engage your assistant. Gallup employee-engagement research. The Gallup Q12 engagement survey (including the validated “I have a best friend at work” item) and Gallup's State of the Global Workplace reports. Source of the workforce-engagement framing in this episode. Exact figures vary by year — see Reviewer Note. Want more? If you enjoyed this episode, check out: How to Find a Mentor in 5 Seconds Flat! – IC058.  #InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopment #Communication #BeyondDentistry Listen, Subscribe, Earn CPD: This episode is eligible for 0.75 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and B AGD Subject Code: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations Aim & Learning Outcomes: Aim: To help dental practitioners understand and strengthen the working relationship between dentist and dental assistant — recognising its impact on team engagement, patient experience and personal job satisfaction, and building practical habits to improve it. Learning Outcomes — by the end of this episode, dentists will be able to: Explain how the working relationship between a dentist and a dental assistant affects team engagement, the patient experience, and clinician wellbeing. Identify practical strategies for communicating appreciation and recognition in ways suited to the individual, and for involving an assistant according to their preferences. Apply self-management and emotional-regulation approaches to leading the surgery and responding constructively to interpersonal friction.

Brandon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Belief & Developer Brandon Boyd has spent nearly three decades on the front lines of collegiate ministry with Cru, walking alongside students and families through life's most defining moments. A husband, father, and speaker, Brandon brings warmth and candor to the callings that matter most: faith, family, and fatherhood. You can learn more about Delighting In Ben here.    You can oder Delighting in Ben  book here.   Connect with Brandon: brandon.boyd@cru.org or call 1-405-269-1004 Follow him on Facebook here Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

If you lead with the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Focus, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot The Focus talent theme is powered by direction, priorities, and forward progress. People with this strength are naturally goal-oriented, persevering, selective, and driven. At its core, Focus is about clarity of destination. These individuals instinctively begin with the end in mind. Once they know where they're going, they align their actions, time, and energy to move straight toward it. People who lead with Focus often describe themselves as single-minded, efficient, progress-aware, and distraction-averse. What motivates them most is measurable progress. They love setting goals, tracking advancement, and seeing steady movement forward. Delays, tangents, or lack of direction tend to drain their energy.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Focus is operating at its best, it brings clarity, momentum, and prioritization to any environment. This strength helps people concentrate, act intentionally, and persist until goals are achieved. Focus talent often shows up in team roles like prioritizer, director, concentrator, or goal setter. These individuals shine when direction matters. While others may get pulled in multiple directions, Focus keeps attention anchored to what matters most and helps teams stay on point.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Choose one goal you're working toward. Write down the single most important action that would move it forward today. Then do only that action first. Notice how momentum builds when priorities become clear.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Every team is made up of people who think differently, communicate differently, solve problems differently, and contribute in very different ways. Yet in many workplaces, there is still an unspoken expectation that everyone should operate the same way.That is why strengths-based development has become such an important conversation for organizations and leaders. Gallup research has consistently found that employees who have the opportunity to use their strengths every day are significantly more engaged, more productive, and more likely to thrive at work. Understanding how people naturally work, collaborate, respond under pressure, and contribute to a team can completely change the way teams communicate, partner, and perform together.In this episode of Bring Out the Talent, we explore how CliftonStrengths can help individuals and teams better understand working styles, improve collaboration, and recognize both the advantages and potential blind spots that can come with our greatest strengths. We're joined by Chris Soucy, a Certified CliftonStrengths trainer and career development specialist. Chris spent nearly a decade at Harvard University's Center for Workplace Development as a Program Manager for Leader and Manager Development, where he served as Lead Instructor for foundational leadership programs and designed courses to strengthen management practices across the university.Chris recently facilitated an in-person strengths workshop for our TTA team. The conversations that came out of that session sparked so much reflection around communication, contribution styles, and team dynamics that we wanted to continue the discussion here on Bring Out the Talent and share those insights with our audience as well.

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Empathy, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Empathy The Empathy talent theme is rooted in emotional awareness, intuition, and deep understanding of others. People with this strength are naturally sensitive, expressive, intuitive, and aware. At its core, Empathy is about feeling with others. These individuals instinctively sense emotions, pick up on unspoken questions, and see the world through someone else's perspective. People who lead with Empathy often describe themselves as listeners, confidants, helpers, and resonators…like a tuning fork. What motivates them most is meaningful connection. They love helping people express their feelings and giving voice to emotional experiences. Environments that limit emotional expression tend to drain them.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Empathy is operating at its best, it brings understanding, compassion, and emotional insight to any environment. This strength helps others feel heard, understood, and supported. Empathy talent often shows up in relationship-centered roles like listener and confidant. These individuals shine in moments when emotions are present. While others may overlook subtle feelings, Empathy recognizes them and responds with care. Their ability to tune into emotional undercurrents can create trust, connection, and healing.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… In your next conversation, focus only on understanding the other person's feelings before sharing your own. Listen for tone, pauses, and emotion. Then reflect back what you heard. Notice how connection deepens when someone feels fully understood.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?  

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Discipline, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Discipline The Discipline talent theme is driven by structure, precision, and order. People with this strength are naturally organized, meticulous, detail-oriented, and efficient. At its core, Discipline is about intentional systems. These individuals instinctively create plans, establish routines, and structure their environment so things run smoothly and on time. People who lead through Discipline often describe themselves as orderly, exact, timely, and planned. What motivates them most is clarity and predictability. They feel energized when expectations are clear, plans are in place, and they can prepare in advance to deliver results efficiently.   When This Strength Is Thriving   When Discipline is operating at its best, it brings stability, efficiency, and reliability to any environment. This strength creates order, develops systems, and ensures that work is completed accurately and on schedule. Discipline talent often shows up through executing roles like organizer, planner, architect, or structurer-of-things. These individuals shine when structure is needed. While others may feel overwhelmed by complexity or chaos, Discipline brings clarity through organization and thoughtful planning.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Pick one part of your day that feels messy or unstructured. Spend five minutes organizing it. Create a mini-plan, checklist, or order of steps. Then notice how your focus and momentum change once structure is in place.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?  

After twenty-four years in law enforcement as a Captain, Tavis made a mid-career change into tech that translated his public sector experience into a $35K pay increase. The story of how he made the jump from a long-tenure law enforcement role into a Sales Engineer position is the kind of executive career change most people in his position assume isn't possible. He had to work through the fear that his background would be a strike against him, the doubt about whether his transferable skills would carry into the private sector, and the years of quietly considering the move before he actually did it. What he found on the other side was that the skills he'd spent two decades building were exactly what tech hiring managers were looking for, once he knew how to talk about them. In this episode: What Tavis was telling himself to stay in law enforcement, and when he stopped believing it The Clifton Strengths work that gave him clarity on what he actually wanted next The negotiation that landed a $35K pay increase on top of an already-strong offer   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

This is a Disappearing Episode, which means it won't be here long. In this one, we share what's happened with HTYC's full-service signature coaching program over the last 11 months, the four new spots that just opened for June, and the time-limited bonus available until Thursday, May 28th. Some of what we cover: What our clients have actually done in the program in the last 11 months (including turning down offers that weren't the right fit) Why this program is built for people targeting $150K+ in their next role The four new coaching spots opening up for June, and how to claim one The bonus available until Thursday, May 28th: a Signature Strengths Intensive 1-on-1 session, access to our Signature Strengths in 90 Days program, and the full 34-theme CliftonStrengths assessment (roughly $1,250 in extras included with any package)   How to get started: Schedule a conversation with Nils or Phillip on our Client Partnerships & Solutions Team. 30–60 minutes. They'll get to know your situation and figure out together whether this is the right fit. And if you schedule this week, you still get the full $1,256 bonus: — Signature Strengths Intensive Session — Signature Strengths in 90 Days (with live class recordings) — Full 34 Theme CliftonStrengths assessment, paid for Schedule here: happentoyourcareer.com/schedule

Every project team says they're going to communicate well. Then the project starts, and it falls apart. Why? Nobody stops to unpack what communication actually means for the people in the room. Kyle Majchrowski, author of Powerful Conversations and founder of Next Intent, has spent 20+ years on the owner side of construction and has facilitated hundreds of these conversations. He walks through the structured process that takes just 45 minutes and changes the way teams operate. Key takeaways: Trust means different things to different people. Kyle defines it as "the belief that others have your back when you're not in the room." The four cornerstones of trust (care, competence, sincerity, reliability) explain most of the tension you'll see on a project team. One question at kickoff can shift everything: "Do you naturally trust people, or do you expect them to earn it?" CliftonStrengths and Enneagram are worth your time. DISC oversimplifies. Great leaders move between team member, guide, and authority, sometimes within the same meeting.   Connect with Kyle Majchrowski: Next Intent: https://www.nexintent.com Website: https://kylemajchrowski.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowski

Corey's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Belief, Woo, Restorative, Harmony, Connectednes  Corey Schmitt lives in San Marcos, Texas, where he leads Venture Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people find and follow Jesus. Passionate about strengthening the Church, Corey enjoys identifying challenges facing ministries and working to build practical, Gospel-centered solutions. Beyond ministry, he has a deep appreciation for the outdoors—especially hunting and fishing—and loves inviting others to experience the beauty of God's creation alongside him. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths You can learn about Venture Ministries here.  

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Developer, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Developer The Developer talent theme is fueled by growth, encouragement, and the belief in human potential. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, patient, helpful, and oriented toward helping others improve. At its core, Developer is about investment in people. These individuals instinctively notice signs of progress in others and feel energized when they can nurture growth and development over time. People who lead through Developer often describe themselves as encouraging, observant, and growth-oriented. What motivates them most is seeing potential become reality. They love witnessing progress, recognizing improvement, and investing their time and energy into helping others succeed.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Developer is operating at its best, it brings patience, belief, and steady support to any environment. This strength helps people feel seen for who they can become, not just who they are today. Developer talent often shows up through relationship-focused roles like coach, mentor, teacher, encourager, or investor. These individuals shine in environments where growth is possible. While others may overlook small improvements, Developer notices them and celebrates them. That encouragement often becomes the fuel that helps others keep going.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one person in your life who is learning or growing. Tell them one specific improvement you've noticed. Name the progress. Celebrate the step. Watch what happens next.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today? If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Developer, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Developer The Developer talent theme is fueled by growth, encouragement, and the belief in human potential. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, patient, helpful, and oriented toward helping others improve. At its core, Developer is about investment in people. These individuals instinctively notice signs of progress in others and feel energized when they can nurture growth and development over time. People who lead through Developer often describe themselves as encouraging, observant, and growth-oriented. What motivates them most is seeing potential become reality. They love witnessing progress, recognizing improvement, and investing their time and energy into helping others succeed.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Developer is operating at its best, it brings patience, belief, and steady support to any environment. This strength helps people feel seen for who they can become, not just who they are today. Developer talent often shows up through relationship-focused roles like coach, mentor, teacher, encourager, or investor. These individuals shine in environments where growth is possible. While others may overlook small improvements, Developer notices them and celebrates them. That encouragement often becomes the fuel that helps others keep going.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one person in your life who is learning or growing. Tell them one specific improvement you've noticed. Name the progress. Celebrate the step. Watch what happens next.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?

Jo Self, founder of Practical Strengths, a leadership development firm who helps mission-driven organizations build sustainable internal cultures by teaching CliftonStrengths as a second language.Through fractional partnerships, leadership certification, and strategic consulting, Jo equips teams to move beyond one-off workshops and truly operationalise strengths in communication and team dynamics.Now, Jo's journey from a solo founder to building a global network of coaches and partners demonstrates what's possible when big vision is paired with practical structure.And while laying the blueprint for a future where organizations no longer rely on outside experts, she's empowering leaders to own their culture from the inside out.Here's where to find more:http://practicalstrengths.orghttp://youtube.com/@practicalstrengthshttp://linkedin.com/in/joselfhttp://facebook.com/therealjoself________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Deliberative, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Deliberative The Deliberative talent theme is grounded in careful thinking, risk awareness, and thoughtful decision-making. People with this strength are naturally observant, vigilant, cautious, and sensible. At its core, Deliberative is about protecting what matters. These individuals instinctively scan for risks, anticipate obstacles, and prefer to move forward only after they've considered the potential consequences. They don't rush. They assess. People who lead through Deliberative often describe themselves as private, guarded, serious, and risk-mitigators. What motivates them most is having time and space to think before acting. They love restraint and caution in the face of risk and feel energized when they can plan ahead rather than make snap decisions.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Deliberative is operating at its best, it brings stability, accuracy, and wise restraint to any environment. This strength reduces risk, anticipates obstacles, and supports sound decisions by listening carefully and gathering information. Deliberative talent often shows up through team roles like risk-assessor, guardian, preventer, or planner. These individuals shine when caution is needed. While others may push for speed or spontaneity, Deliberative ensures that decisions are thoughtful, grounded, and responsibly made.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Choose one decision you're facing and take five minutes to identify two possible risks and one obstacle that could show up. Then write down one simple step you can take to reduce that risk before moving forward. Notice how preparation creates confidence.     Well, that's a wrap for today's episode. What small action can you take to show up at your best, given where you're starting today?