Posts by Lisa Cummings
Are Strengths Nature or Nurture?
Do Your Strengths Come from Nature or Nurture? We hear it all the time – like every CliftonStrengths workshop – “Are strengths nature or nurture?” In today’s episode, we weigh in with their opinions on whether our strengths and talents are hardwired into our DNA or shaped by our environment and experiences. Spoiler alert…we…
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Can You Become Anything You Want?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/159_Can_You_Become_Anything_You_Want.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreIs it possible to become anything you want? Throughout our lives, many of us have been told we could become anything we want. Unfortunately, without understanding our natural talents and motivations, this belief can set us up to pursue goals that may…
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Believe in Yourself
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/158_-_Believe_in_Yourself.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreUsing Strengths to Believe in Yourself From time to time, everyone struggles to believe in themselves. Especially when faced with challenges and changes in their lives. Too often, this doubt can lead to feelings of inadequacy, and hold us back from the…
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Appreciation and Recognition
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/157-Appreciation-Recognition.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreWhy Should We Focus on Appreciation and Recognition? We all know how good it is to feel valued at work… but, as a manager, is it worth the time and expense? And how can we ensure that our recognition resonates? In today’s…
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How to Get In Flow
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/156__How_to_Get_In_Flow.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreHow To Get In Flow In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of how to get in flow – that magical state where time disappears and creativity flows effortlessly. We share our personal experiences with flow—what it looks like for…
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Strengths at Home
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/155_-_Discovering_Strengths_at_Home.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout this Episode on Discovering Your Strengths at Home Whether on a trip to Vegas, family reunion, or navigating the mountain’s edge, our strengths are there every step of the way. The question is, are they guiding, protecting, and supporting you? Or…
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Rethinking Time Management
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/154_Rethinking_Time_Management.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More About This Episode on Rethinking Time Management “Where did the time go?” “If only I had more time!” If you’re looking for productivity hacks or time management tips – this episode is for you. We’ve all been there. We believe time…
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You’re So Good At That
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/153_Youre_So_Good_At_That.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreThis episode is all about the moment when someone tells you, “You’re So Good At That” Receiving compliments is difficult for most of us. But what if we told you compliments could be clues to your greatest talents? Areas where you see…
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Doing What You Love
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/152_-_Do_What_You_Love.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout This Episode on Doing What You Love “They” say we spend over 30% of our life at work. For some of us over-achieving, workaholics burning the candle at both ends, that percentage is likely even higher. If we’re spending over a…
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How Did You Do That?
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/151-How-Did-You-Do-That.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout This Episode on The Question “How Did You Do That?” Have you ever had someone say, “Wow! How did you do that?” or “You make that look so easy!” and think, ‘What? Like it’s hard?’ (I see you, Elle Woods!) Or…
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What You Really Want Out of Life
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/150-Tell-Me-What-You-Really-Want.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More About This Episode on Getting What You Really Want Out of Life What do the Spice Girls, double rainbows, and pursuing our dreams all have in common? Yearning. If you’re someone who is looking to tap into your inner desires and…
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What to Expect When You Take The CliftonStrengths Assessment
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/149_What_to_Expect_from_CliftonStrengths_Assessment.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout This Episode on What to Expect When You Take The CliftonStrengths Assessment Are you getting ready to take the CliftonStrengths assessment? This episode is for you! Between the two of us (Lisa & Brea), we’ve facilitated tens of thousands of these…
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How to Pick a Coach
https://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/148_how_to_pick_a_coach.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout This Episode on How to Pick a Coach So, you’re ready to engage with a coach. Awesome! But there are SO many different coaches out there. How in the world do you pick a coach? Lisa and Brea are here to…
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Getting Coached
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Your First Strengths Experience
https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/100kcareer/146-First-Strengths-Experience.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreAbout this Episode on Your First Strengths Experience Lisa & Brea discuss how they were introduced to the wonderful world of Strengths, and how it impacted their personal and professional lives. Lisa discusses how reading “First Break All the Rules” as a…
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Bucket List Inspiration – 600+ Incredible Dreams
Want some time out to dream again? Here’s your bucket list inspiration. Today, we had an incredible workshop that gave everyone an hour to talk about their CliftonStrengths and their dreams. Here’s the replay if you want to block out an hour for your own desires and aspirations. If you want to sign up for…
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Coping Strategies for Burnout
Oh no. It’s that time – again! Burnout O’clock. If you’re feeling overwhelmed all the time, you might be burned out. If you are procrastinating because you don’t know where to begin, you might be stuck in burnout. If your stress is so high that you’re having physical symptoms like headaches or fatigue, it’s possible…
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CliftonStrengths Top 5 vs Full 34 Report – What’s Better?
The winner for most: CliftonStrengths Top 5 Based on budget, we usually recommend the Top 5 to start. If you’re beginning to focus on strengths at work, you’ll likely want to do a facilitated kickoff event with your team. Given the investment for hiring a training company, administering the CliftonStrengths assessment, and paying for travel…
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12-Week Strengths Challenge
Unleash strengths on your team by having meaningful conversations over time. The challenge is free. You’ll get one email per week for the next 12 weeks with a simple question to discuss as a team. If you’re a leader, carve out 10 minutes from your staff meetings for these. Even better, have everyone on the…
MOREVirtual Training Layer #2: Root It In Digital With Native Virtual Design
There are several experiences in the native-virtual environment that are extremely rich because technology allows us to do things that you can’t do when you’re in a traditional training room environment. Pre-Session Poll What Your Peers Say Annotations Apps On The Go (Mobile + Tool Downloads) Here’s a preview of each one: 1. Pre-Session Poll…
MORELayer #3: Light Up The Virtual Training Chat Box
This concept is seemingly simple, yet it’s our number one way to get the training room engaged. It helps us get to know them. It sparks conversation from the first moment. And it’s a hugely efficient learning channel because dozens of people can share insights at the same time. Unlike “talking over each other” that…
MORELayer #1: Set The Stage By Creating A Specific Virtual Training Environment
Although there are many more, here are 5 focus areas that give you a taste for how we create the atmosphere for learning. Peer Learning And Inspiration Time To Step Back And Reflect Unconsidered Insights Visually Rich Fun-loving Here’s each one with an example: 1. Peer Learning And Inspiration I make sure to combine the…
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Virtual Training Layer #4: Love The Lens – Being Better On Camera At Work
When you’re delivering to remote participants, the camera is imperative. If attendees can’t meet you and feel a connection to you, many will check out in the opening minutes. If you seem like just another reader-of-the-slides presenter, they’re off to check emails. Some tell us, “But c’mon, just put a photo and bio on your…
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Layer #5: Support Virtual Learners By Offering A Gush Of Support
When you’re delivering to remote participants, someone is bound to have trouble accessing your virtual event. I suggest sending all of the support-love you can muster up in your event kickoff because, unlike other customer moments, having 300 people access a new technology all at once presents a unique blitz of potential stress. Here are…
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