Podcasts about cliftonstrengths

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

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.

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    

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.

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?  

Cindy Heiner, Chief Information Security Officer at Aiden Technologies, brings more than two decades of security leadership to this candid conversation about career pivots, people-first leadership, and the evolving role of AI in security operations. What began as a near-exit from IT (she was seriously considering opening a coffee shop and bookstore in rural Oklahoma) turned into a defining career in cybersecurity after a colleague recruited her to build one of the earliest application security teams in 2003.   In this episode, Cindy shares how CliftonStrengths coaching helped her grow as both a leader and an introvert navigating a male-dominated field, why building the right team matters more than filling roles, and how she approaches AI and automation in security with enthusiasm balanced by a firm belief in human oversight. She also speaks directly to women considering a career in security, challenging the gatekeeping mindset and encouraging candidates not to let job descriptions scare them off.

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)

Most business owners think they're great communicators until things fall apart. In this roundtable episode of Roots of Success, host Chris Psencik is joined by McFarlin Stanford coaches Kevin Keim and Tracy Wallingford to tackle one of the most common and costly problems in growing landscaping companies: communication breakdowns. From choosing the right tools and building meeting cadences, to mastering one-on-ones and leveraging CliftonStrengths, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you lead more intentionally, retain your best people, and serve your clients better.  THE BIG IDEA:   What You Say Isn't Always What They Hear  KEY MOMENTS:  [02:00] The #1 Communication Problem in Growing Companies [05:00] Why Choosing the Right Communication Channel Matters [08:00] Technology, Remote Work & Communication Evolution [12:00] What Communication Systems Actually Work for Field Teams [15:00] The Sales-to-Production Handoff and How to Nail It [16:00] One-on-Ones: Strategy, Structure & Why They're Non-Negotiable [20:00] Reactive vs. Proactive: Tactical vs. Strategic Conversations [24:00] How the Customer Experience Suffers When Communication Breaks Down  [28:00] The Telephone Game with Clients — and How to Fix It [30:00] How Do You Know If You Have a Communication Problem? [33:00] Global Employee Engagement Is at a 5-Year Low — What That Means for You [36:00] Introduction to CliftonStrengths & the Philosophy Behind It [40:00] Case Study: Coastal Greenery's Strengths Journey  QUESTIONS WE ANSWER  What is the #1 communication mistake business owners make?  How do I choose the right communication channel for my team?  What tools and systems should growing landscaping companies use for internal communication?  How should I run a one-on-one with my employees—and why does it matter?  What's the difference between a tactical hallway conversation and a strategic one-on-one?  How does poor communication hurt the customer experience?  How do I know if my company has a communication problem?  What is CliftonStrengths and how does it apply to leadership and communication?  What does a real-world strengths implementation look like for a landscaping company?  How do I empower my team to bring solutions instead of just problems?   

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

Carrie Fabris is the founder of CareerFrame, a Dallas-based leadership development and executive coaching firm dedicated to transforming leaders, teams, and organizational culture. She partners with high-performance organizations, including Axios Media, Mouser Electronics, Appfolio, Boingo Wireless, and Expedia, to elevate senior leaders, strengthen leadership teams, and cultivate accountable, thriving workplace cultures.With over 20 years of corporate experience and 15+ years in leadership roles at Google, Travelocity, Sabre, and Travel Leaders Corporate, Carrie combines real-world business insight with her expertise in CliftonStrengths®, EQ-i 2.0, and Situational Leadership®. Through her signature FRAMEit Method, she delivers high-energy, actionable coaching and workshops that help leaders bridge the gap between achievement and legacy, while maintaining balance, purpose, and impact in their professional and personal lives.Carrie is also the author of ALL IN: The Working Mom's Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life, sharing her personal journey of navigating corporate ambition, entrepreneurship, and motherhood without compromise. She holds a degree from UT Austin and resides in Dallas with her husband and two children.Visit Carrie Fabris' LinksInstagram: @cdfabris Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training/ Website: www.carriefabris.comFreebie: carriefabris.myflodesk.com/theframeitmethodquiz Buy Carrie's Book, ALL IN: https://a.co/d/coENdEP

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?

Jill's top 5 CliftonStrengths were: Harmony, Belief, Restorative, Empathy, Consistency  Aryn's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Futuristic, Activator, Communication, Arranger and Woo Jill Amend passed away  at 73 years old September 28, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas.  She grew up alongside her beloved older sister and younger brother. As the middle child, she shared a special bond with both, always protective and tenderhearted—even crying whenever her little brother was disciplined! Jill was a beloved elementary school teacher, Mom to Preston, Aryn and Phillip and  Gigi to 7 grandchildren.    Known as the “mother of the neighborhood,” Jill had a gift for welcoming others with warmth, kindness, and plenty of home-cooked meals. Her home was always open - filled with laughter, homemade pies that rivaled those of her mother and grandmother, and the joy of family and friends gathered around the table. Summers often meant cousins and family filling the house, and Jill always delighted in making her house a place where everyone felt at home Aryn (her daugther) talks about the many endearing qualities of her mom Jill in this episode.  She Aryn is the founder and owner behind Oyster Creek Studios and Oyster Creek Collection, a vibrant lifestyle brand known for creating timeless, livable homes layered with color, character, and personality. Aryn, her husband, and their two boys now reside in East Texas, where they love living among the piney woods and enjoying a slower pace of life outside the hustle and bustle of Houston. When she's not designing beautiful homes or dreaming up new furniture pieces, Aryn loves hosting gatherings at her home, Creole Casa. You can usually find her treasure hunting through estate sales, antique malls, and thrift shops, always on the lookout for one of a kind finds, in between cheering her boys on from the sidelines at all their sports and activities. Episode 89: Dreaming of And Creating Beautiful Spaces with Aryn Guillory Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths    

Episode Summary In this deeply reflective conversation, host Gary Pinkerton is joined by Dale Young—business coach, author, and leadership mentor—and Paul Seitz, former nuclear submarine commander and financial stewardship advocate, for an exploration of faith, purpose, leadership, and business alignment. The episode centers around Dale Young's book, The Power of Aligning Faith and Business, and examines how entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals can discover their God-given calling while building meaningful businesses and lives. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, personal spiritual growth, military service, coaching, and entrepreneurship, the conversation explores the intersection of identity, purpose, stewardship, and success. Dale shares his journey from a late-life Christian awakening to discovering his calling as a coach helping people uncover their unique gifts and align them with meaningful work. He introduces concepts from his coaching framework, including the "Triad of Significant Impact" — identity, community, and calling — and explains how tools like CliftonStrengths and Working Genius can help people discover their natural talents. Paul Seitz reflects on lessons learned from submarine leadership, family life, financial stewardship, and faith. He discusses the importance of daily spiritual alignment, giving the "first fruits" of the day to God, and allowing one's natural gifts to guide purpose and service. Gary contributes personal reflections about business ownership, self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and spiritual maturity, emphasizing how discovering one's talents can ultimately lead to creating impact at scale through leadership and business. Together, the three discuss: How people discover their purpose and calling The importance of daily alignment with God Leadership rooted in faith rather than pressure or control Why many business owners feel isolated and disconnected The role of stewardship in finances and life How joy and energy reveal alignment with one's gifts The concept of "complete and aligned success" Why entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for service and impact The episode is both philosophical and practical, offering listeners a roadmap for discovering deeper meaning in their work while building businesses and lives grounded in faith, joy, peace, and purpose. Links & Resources The Power of Aligning Your Faith & Business: The Proven Way to Clear Direction, Fulfilling Results, and Joyful Peacehttps://coachdale.com/ Connect with Gary Pinkerton The Perpetual Wealth Strategy at Paradigm Life gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net Home | Gary Pinkerton Contact Information Dale Young: dale@coachdale.com Website: CoachDale.com Keywords Faith and business, Christian entrepreneurship, business coaching, purpose, calling, stewardship, leadership, entrepreneurship, Christian leadership, spiritual growth, calling and purpose, legacy, spiritual alignment, productivity, servant leadership, Christian business owner, mindset, growth, personal transformation Episode Highlights 00:00–01:32 – Gary introduces Paul Seitz and Dale Young, highlighting their leadership backgrounds, faith journeys, and the focus of the conversation around aligning faith and business. 01:32–04:13 – Dale shares how faith, marriage, and community transformed his life after relocating to Texas and becoming deeply involved in a supportive church environment. 04:35–05:22 – Gary reflects on spiritual maturity, purpose, and the realization that life's true purpose is discovering God. 05:27–07:50 – Paul discusses virtues learned in the submarine force, financial stewardship, and using one's gifts in service to others and to God. 08:10–10:17 – Dale explains why he wrote The Power of Aligning Faith and Business and recounts his personal journey from career success to discovering a deeper calling. 10:17–11:23 – Dale explores the difference between purpose, assignments, and calling, emphasizing that God uniquely wires each person with gifts and talents. 11:54–12:34 – Dale explains how natural talents often feel effortless to us but appear extraordinary to others. 13:27–14:44 – Gary and Dale discuss the importance of regularly "checking the compass" spiritually to avoid drifting off course in life and business. 15:04–18:48 – Dale outlines the role of assessments like CliftonStrengths and Working Genius in helping people discover identity, community, and calling. 18:48–20:23 – Paul shares lessons from leadership and parenting about recognizing joy, strengths, and individuality rather than forcing people into predefined molds. 20:43–22:14 – Paul explains his daily spiritual routine and the importance of giving the "first fruits" of the day to God before work begins. 22:21–23:54 – Dale explains how joy and energy reveal alignment with one's gifts and why misalignment drains motivation and fulfillment. 24:16–27:20 – Dale introduces the concept of "complete and aligned success," rooted in the Greek concept of telos — maturity, completeness, and flourishing. 28:26–29:20 – Dale addresses the disconnect between faith and business and explains why many Christians struggle to build sustainable businesses despite their faith. 29:20–32:50 – Gary, Paul, and Dale conclude by discussing entrepreneurship as a vehicle for stewardship, service, impact, and meaningful legacy.

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Context, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Context The Context talent theme is grounded in history, understanding, and perspective. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, studious, historical, and oriented toward learning from what has come before. At its core, Context is about meaning through memory. These individuals instinctively look backward in order to move forward wisely. They want to understand the origins of situations, the sequence of events, and the lessons embedded in experience. People who lead through Context often describe themselves as collectors, highlighters, and orienting thinkers. What motivates them most is exploring the past and understanding how it connects to the future. They feel energized when they can gather relevant background information and use it to guide decisions.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Context is operating at its best, it brings perspective, insight, and grounded decision-making to any situation. This strength helps others understand how past events shape present realities and future possibilities. Context talent often shows up through team roles like historian, recorder, archeologist, framer, or genealogist. These individuals shine when clarity is needed. While others may rush toward decisions, Context pauses to ask what came before, ensuring that choices are informed rather than impulsive.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think about a decision you need to make. Before acting, ask: What has happened before that might inform this? Write down one past experience, pattern, or lesson that could guide your next step. Notice how your confidence shifts when history informs action.     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?

I call on you this week to reach out to another woman in your life. A woman that needs a good word, a in-person or virtual hug, motivation, or support. You have no idea the ripple effect it will have.Today on the show, Ashley and I dive into something so important and foundational – purpose. During today's show, Ashley and I chatted about:The meaning behind unlimited to Ashley, especially since her company's name is You Unlimited.Why is purpose so important, and how do you we go about finding our own purpose?How does Ashley leverage CliftonStrengths in her work with teams?What is the intersection between purpose and CliftonStrengths?What is flow state coaching?When was the last time that Ashley was in a flow state?Here is more about Ashley:Ashley Kletke is the founder of You Unlimited Coaching and Workshops. You Unlimited helps organizations uncover their purpose, elevate their strengths, and engineer their cultures. As an engineer turned performance coach and facilitator, Ashley has a unique ability to bridge the analytical and the human — helping individuals, teams, and businesses move forward with clarity and purpose.Ashley's work is rooted in the belief that when people understand their unlimited purpose and leverage their individual strengths, that's when they truly become unlimited. She uses CliftonStrengths as one of her core tools in her work with teams, helping them move beyond simply agreeing that collaboration matters to actually knowing how to do it. She also weaves wellbeing and flow state coaching into her practice, with a firm belief that wellbeing is fuel for performance — not a nice-to-have, but a necessity.Based in Mattawan, Michigan, Ashley works with people and organizations ready to get clear on the purpose behind their goals and build the tools to be their best selves — at work and in life.If the Brave Women at Work Podcast has helped you personally or professionally, please share it with a friend, colleague, or family member. And your ratings and reviews help the show continue to gain traction and grow. Thank you again!If you have a story to share and a deep desire to become an author, please contact me at hello@bravewomenatwork.com. I am happy to share the details on the project. Alright, let's welcome Ashley to the show!Questions (Segment 2): Can you tell us more about your background story? How have you gotten to where you are today?What does You Unlimited mean to you? And as a follow-up, what is unlimited purpose and why is it important to you?Once you understand your unlimited purpose, what changes for you personally and professionally? (We can also talk about the quote on your site – “Your real job in life is to figure out what it is you are called to do.” – Oprah Winfrey)I have had guests on the show talk about CliftonStrengths and discovering your individual strengths. How do you use it with your work with teams? How does your purpose work and CliftonStrengths intersect?Why is wellbeing fuel for performance in teams and organizations as a whole? What is your perspective on the state of wellbeing at work today?What is flow state coaching? How do you advise your clients to get in a flow state?When was the last time you were in a flow state?What are 1-2 ways women at be braver at work?How can women connect with you and your work online?

Ken's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Maximizer, Command, Relator and Arranger  Ann's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Responsibility, Belief, Developer, Restorative & Empathy Ken and Ann met as students at the University of Texas  and upon graduation they  marred joined staff with Cru staff and served in various countries  including living on the gospel frontier in East Asia  for 13 years.  Currently Ken  serves as Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at East-West, whose vision is making disciples of Jesus in the spiritually darkest nations. Ken is a co-founder of Indigitous, a ministry helping people in digital spaces reach their world. God's calling has led Ken  to 60 nations, serving and strengthening Christ's leaders. Ann has led in a ministry called God Tools and currently enjoys  her work in a local floral shop!   They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary and love hiking, camping, cycling, and spending as much time as possible with their six grandchildren. They reside in Plano, Texas.  Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Consistency, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Consistency The Consistency talent theme is grounded in fairness, structure, and reliability. People with this strength are naturally practical, predictable, and efficient. At its core, Consistency is about creating environments where everyone is treated equally and expectations are clear. These individuals instinctively look for ways to reduce variance, establish standards, and ensure that processes are applied evenly. People who lead through Consistency often describe themselves as leveling, compliant, steady, and fair-minded. In fact, way back in the early days of StrengthsFinder, this talent was known as Fairness - then it later changed to Consistency. What motivates them most is a system that works the same way for everyone. They value predictability, clear rules, and procedures that make environments dependable and equitable.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Consistency is operating at its best, it brings stability, reliability, and fairness to any setting. This strength promotes cultural predictability, supports uniformity, and helps people trust that decisions will be made objectively. Consistency talent often shows up through productive team-contribution-roles like standardizer, systematizer, referee, or even as a rule-enforcer. These individuals shine when processes need structure and people need assurance that expectations are applied evenly. While others may focus on exceptions, Consistency focuses on fairness for all.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Choose one routine or process in your day and intentionally repeat it the exact same way. Then notice how consistency affects your efficiency, clarity, or peace of mind.     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?

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by Eduardo, whom I met during Leadership Fairfax, where he facilitated a CliftonStrengths training. We discuss how CliftonStrengths can be used for team building, leadership, and everyday growth. Eduardo shares how he went from being skeptical of assessments to becoming a strong advocate for using strengths to better understand yourself and others. With both of us sharing Woo in our top five, this conversation highlights the power of self-awareness and connection. Shout Outs and Plugs Eduardo Villavicencio's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edvisionit/ Gallup CliftonStrengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card "Electronic Business Card" Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ryan Rosemond. Check out his Soundcloud channel here: https://soundcloud.com/brothersrosemond/albums  Purchase "Forty Years of Advice" by Philip Wilkerson: https://a.co/d/2qYMlqu Leave Your Feedback by filling out this audience survey: https://forms.gle/ncoNvWxMq2A6Zw2q8 Sign up for Positive Philter Weekly Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g-LOqL Please follow Positive Philter: Positive Philter Facebook Page Positive Philter Twitter Positive Philter Instagram  If you would like to support the podcast, please consider donating to the Positive Philter Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/positivephilter Positive Philter was selected by FeedSpot as Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/positive_thinking_podcasts/ Jeff's Anti-Hunger Fund The Positive Philter Podcast is dedicated to Jeff Kirsch. A longtime supporter of the show and a major influence on its growth. Please support the careers of future advocates by donating to the Jeff Kirsch Fund for Anti-Hunger Advocacy. This fund was named after Jeff Kirsch for his decades of service in fighting hunger and inequality. Link to fund: https://frac.org/kirschfund Pats for Patriots  If you are a member of the #MasonNation, please consider sending a Pats for Patriots. Pats for Patriots are a free and easy way to thank, recognize, show appreciation for a Mason colleague or student who has taken the time to do something kind, generous or thoughtful towards others. For more information, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/HRZGvhdJEA We have received more than 3,000 nominations from the Mason community so far. Keep those nominations coming in!

Sara's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Developer, Individualization, Belief, Postivity and Learner  Dr. Worley has experience teaching from coast to coast. She became convinced that every student carries distinct strengths. Using research on multiple intelligences and learning preferences, she found a way to identify those strengths quickly and allow students to respond to academic content through their strongest creative abilities: Her twenty year study on a project she created to discover students strengths, works! After losing everything including 15 years of research and examples in a fire she decided it was time to write about this idea to pass on to more and more students. That became a win win for her and students, too.  Discover a way to uncover your strengths and the youth around you!  In this conversation you will hear Dr. Worley  share how using student strengths enriches lives , education and academic success. Smartart4schools website    Smart Art Courses for Teachers: Free the till the end of October 2026 on Zoom.     EBOOK  Free  May6th - May 10th.   On Amazon Smart Art Dr. Sara Worley  Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Send us Fan MailYour business can't outgrow your habits, and this conversation proves it the hard way. I sit down with Yetzak Pearson, a Texas real estate broker whose path to success starts in a place most people can't imagine: an off-grid childhood inside a religious cult, years of family labor, and then a rough “normal life” that included partying, arrests, and a rock-bottom wake-up call. What changes everything isn't a hack or a lucky break, it's the decision to get better every single day and keep making small, aligned choices when nobody's watching.We get practical about what that looks like in real estate: doing the pre-work before you get paid, investing in education beyond the bare minimum, building belly-to-belly relationships through networking, and creating content even when you feel awkward on camera. We also talk about identity and self-talk, why learning your strengths (DISC, CliftonStrengths, coaching frameworks) can make you a better communicator, and how “permission to say no” protects your time and raises your standards. If you're searching for real estate mindset, real estate coaching, time management for Realtors, or how to grow a referral-based business, you'll get clear steps you can use immediately.We also tackle AI in real estate, including how Yetzak uses ChatGPT and systems to offload low-value work, and where he draws the integrity line so technology supports relationships instead of faking them. If you want to build a career that lasts, this one will challenge you and give you a plan. Subscribe for more Real Estate AF, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one habit you're committing to next.Support the showKey Factors Podcast is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Connectedness, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Connectedness The Connectedness talent theme is rooted in meaning, unity, and awareness of how everything fits together. People with this strength are naturally perceptive, listening-oriented, philosophic, and integrating. At its core, Connectedness is about seeing the bigger picture. These individuals instinctively sense relationships between people, events, and ideas. They often feel drawn toward something larger than themselves, whether that's a cause, a community, or a shared purpose. People who lead through Connectedness frequently describe themselves as comforting, seeking, and often…spiritual. We also see a lot of nature-lovers who lead through Connectedness. What motivates them most is the chance to help people see connections. They love recognizing patterns of continuity and helping others understand how separate parts can form a meaningful whole.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Connectedness is operating at its best, it brings unity, empathy, and perspective to any environment. This strength naturally integrates parts into wholes and approaches people with acceptance, care, and consideration. Connectedness talent often shows up through relationship-roles like bridge-builder, unifier, integrator, or seeker. These individuals shine when divisions appear. While others may see separation, Connectedness sees relationships. Their ability to build bridges helps groups move from fragmentation toward shared understanding.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think about a situation where people seem disconnected or divided. Ask yourself: What common thread might already exist here that no one is noticing? Then name that connection out loud to someone involved.     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 Competition, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Competition The Competition talent theme is fueled by comparison, performance, and the pursuit of excellence. People with this strength are naturally driven, intense, measuring, and motivated by winning. At its core, Competition is about results. These individuals instinctively track progress, measure outcomes, and evaluate performance. They are energized when there's a scoreboard, a benchmark, or a clear standard to beat. People who lead through Competition often describe themselves as discerning, aspiring, metrics-focused, and selective. What motivates them most is the opportunity to compete against strong performers. They love outperforming others and testing themselves against the best. Coming in second or working without measurement tends to drain their drive.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Competition is operating at its strongest, it raises the bar for everyone. This strength brings aspiration, focus, and the determination to excel. It naturally pushes standards higher and encourages others to perform at their best. Competition talent often shows up through roles like winner, comparer, scorekeeper, or measurer. These individuals thrive in environments where performance can be evaluated and progress can be tracked. While others may avoid comparison, Competition leans into it and uses it as fuel for growth and achievement.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Choose one area of your work or life and create a simple metric to track your performance. It could be time, output, consistency, or improvement. Then set a personal benchmark and aim to beat it tomorrow. Notice how motivation changes when progress becomes measurable.     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?

Dale Young spent five decades in business before realizing his greatest work was helping others connect their professional identity with their identity in Christ. In this episode, Addison Williams sits down with Dale to talk about his upcoming book, The Power of Aligning Your Faith and Business, and the framework he developed through coaching over 70 entrepreneurs. Dale shares how he built a million-dollar managed services contract on biblical principles, why masks show up in the workplace, and what it looks like to slow down long enough to hear from God. Episode Highlights Dale accepted Christ in 1998 after two decades in business and immediately started integrating faith into his work, even when coworkers pushed back. He managed a client project for 15 years by leading with care for his team, honest communication, and follow-through, all rooted in biblical principles. Dale breaks down his Triad of Significant Impact framework: Identity (who you are), Community (where you belong), and Calling (why you are here). Masks in the workplace often come from old defensive patterns that no longer serve us. Dale walks clients through Clifton Strengths, values assessments, and spiritual gifts to help them see what they've been missing. Dale emphasizes slowing down, referencing Dallas Willard's advice to ""ruthlessly eliminate hurry"" and pointing out that Jesus moved at about three miles an hour. Sabbath is for relationship with Christ, not checking a rest box. Five intentional minutes with God beats a full day of distracted downtime. Dale draws a clear distinction between inheritance (what you leave to someone) and legacy (what you leave in someone) and challenges listeners to sit with that question for five minutes. At 72, Dale is launching his second career as an entrepreneur and coach because retirement is nowhere in scripture. He prefers the word ""refire."" Dale's message is simple: know who you are, find where you belong, and pursue the calling God wired into you. His book, The Power of Aligning Your Faith and Business, releases soon. Check the links below to connect with Dale, grab the book, and start building a legacy worth leaving. Purchase The Power of Aligning Your Faith and Business here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Aligning-Your-Faith-Business/dp/B0GV829964 Website: https://coachdale.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdale/ ==== *Connect With Follower Of One* Join us over in our Online Community(http://community.followerofone.org) *Get social with us* https://www.facebook.com/followerofone  https://instagram.com/followerofone1 https://twitter.com/followerofone1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/follower-of-one  https://plinkhq.com/i/1482955686  ====

Responsibility is one of the things that makes lawyers good at their jobs. It also shows up, over and over, as one of the things that makes it hardest for them to leave. Not because they don't want to go, but because leaving means someone else has to pick up the work. And for a lawyer who is wired around responsibility, that can feel like something they're just not willing to do.What Sarah sees with her clients is that the sense of responsibility doesn't stay proportional. It ends up putting so much weight on what other people might have to deal with that a lawyer's own mental, physical, and emotional well-being barely registers in the calculation. Toxic environments are especially good at making this worse.In this episode of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah Cottrell talks about why responsibility shows up so consistently in her clients' assessment results, what happens when it becomes overdeveloped, and why it makes it hard for lawyers to even let themselves think about leaving.1:28 - How responsibility shows up in CliftonStrengths, VIA, and the Enneagram3:01 - What Sarah sees with lawyers whose jobs aren't good for them4:26 - Why highly responsible lawyers struggle to give themselves permission to even think about leaving5:07 - What an overdeveloped sense of responsibility actually means6:03 - How toxic environments exploit lawyers who are highly responsible7:28 - The faulty logic that keeps highly responsible lawyers from cutting themselves any slack9:18 - Why it matters to know if responsibility is one of your top characteristicsMentioned In How an Overdeveloped Sense of Responsibility Keeps Lawyers StuckFirst Steps to Leaving the LawThe Former Lawyer Collaborative

If you lead through the CliftonStrengths talent theme of Communication, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Communication The Communication talent theme thrives on expression, connection, and the power of words. People with this strength are naturally verbal, expressive, conversational, and captivating. At its core, Communication is about sharing ideas in ways that others can feel, understand, and remember. These individuals instinctively turn thoughts into stories and moments into messages. People who lead through Communication often describe themselves as interactive, entertaining, presenting, and transparent. What motivates them most is the opportunity to be heard and understood. They love storytelling, engaging an audience, and helping others express their own ideas clearly and meaningfully.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Communication is operating at its best, it brings clarity, engagement, and connection to any environment. This strength helps important messages stand out, helps people feel included, and turns information into something people actually want to listen to. Communication talent often shows up through roles like storyteller, presenter, explainer, writer, or conversationalist. These individuals shine when ideas need to be shared, stories need to be told, or understanding needs to be built. Their words can create bridges between people, perspectives, and possibilities.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Take one idea you've been thinking about and share it out loud with someone. Instead of explaining it logically, tell it as a short story. Notice how your message lands differently when it's expressed rather than just thought.     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 Command, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Command The Command talent theme is driven by decisiveness, clarity, and influence. People with this strength are naturally assertive, strong-willed, candid, and persuasive. At its core, Command is about presence. These individuals instinctively step forward when direction is needed. They don't shy away from tough conversations or difficult truths. Instead, they bring them into the open so progress can happen. People who lead through Command often describe themselves as driven, challenging, opinionated, and clarifying. What motivates them most is the opportunity to set direction, resolve uncertainty, and move situations out of chaos into clarity. They feel energized when they can express ideas openly and influence outcomes.     When This Strength Is Thriving When Command is operating at its strongest, it brings emotional clarity, decisive action, and conflict resolution to any environment. This strength helps people understand one another, resolve misunderstandings, and move forward with confidence. Command talent often shows up through roles like leader, challenger, persuader, driver, or clarifier. These individuals shine when situations feel uncertain or tense. While others may hesitate, Command steps in, names what's happening, and helps create direction. Their willingness to state truth, even when it's uncomfortable, can unlock momentum for everyone involved.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think of one situation where something feels unclear or unresolved. Initiate a direct conversation to clarify it. State one truth, ask one honest question, and listen for one clear answer. Notice how quickly clarity changes the energy of the situation.     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 Belief, (or you know someone who does), this is the episode for you!     Today's Strength Snapshot is Belief The Belief talent theme is grounded in conviction, purpose, and deeply held values. People with this strength are naturally principled, committed, stable, and passionate. At its core, Belief is about meaning. These individuals are guided by a strong internal compass that shapes their decisions, priorities, and direction in life. Their values are not surface-level preferences. They're foundational truths. People who lead through Belief often describe themselves as certain, unchanging, and service-minded. What motivates them most is staying in alignment with their most deeply held values. They love contributing to causes that improve people's lives and feel energized when their efforts serve something bigger than themselves.     When This Strength Is Thriving: When Belief is operating at full strength, it brings stability, clarity, and conviction to any environment. This strength often creates trust because others experience these individuals as dependable, ethical, and consistent. Belief talent frequently shows up through roles like contributor, believer, or simply being the person in the room who keeps the intention true. These individuals provide grounding when situations feel uncertain. While others may shift direction easily, Belief offers a steady center rooted in purpose and principle.     To close, here's a simple 5-minute experiment to try in the next 24 hours… Think about one task or commitment on your schedule. Ask yourself: How does this connect to what matters most to me? If you see the connection, lean into it with renewed intention. If you don't, consider one small way to realign it with your values.     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?