[Image] Week 9: Questions for Team Strengths - Implementing Strength Finders

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…

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Prevent Conflict by Knowing Your Talent's Needs, Expectations, and Assumptions

Prevent Conflict By Knowing Your Talent’s Needs, Expectations, and Assumptions

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/051-prevent-conflict-strengthsfinder.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa explains how knowing your strengths, and the strengths of others, can help you get along better at work. You’ll also find out what grizzly bears have to do with the workplace! Prevent Conflict by Knowing Your Talent’s…

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Is It Bad If I Only Have 2 CliftonStrengths DNA Strengths Colors?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/073-cliftonstrengths-dna-colors-missing.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More Is it bad to only have 2 strengths colors? It’s not bad at all. It simply tells you which strengths to use as tools. They’re the ones that will be most effective for you, and the easiest to use. The DNA…

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Do Your Strengths Come With Unconscious Biases?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/059-strengths-unconscious-biases.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More Today’s episode is a question that came up this week when I did an event for one of my awesome tech clients here in Austin, Texas. I was checking in with security and he asked about the purpose of my visit.…

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Can I Use Old StrengthsFinder Results For New Team Training?

Can I Use Old StrengthsFinder Results For New Team Training?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/058-Import-Old-StrengthsFinder-Results.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More I have old StrengthsFinder results – should I retake the assessment? Today’s episode is a question that comes up every time we prepare clients for a training event that includes CliftonStrengths. The question today is whether you can take old or…

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Do Results Change When You Look At (CliftonStrengths) StrengthsFinder By Culture?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/057-strengths-across-cultures.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa answers the question: Will a strengths approach work in different cultures and countries? She then shares how leaders can use strengths to fulfill the five different needs of humans, going beyond the typical food-water-shelter level in Maslow’s Hierarchy…

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[image] How do I offer my awesomeness without sounding arrogant

How To Talk About Your Strengths Without Sounding Arrogant?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/056-awesomeness-without-arrogance.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa answers the question: How can you share the awesomeness of your personal strengths without sounding arrogant or entitled? Resources of the Episode ”More Of” Resource The Quit Alternative: Instead, Take That Job And Love It – With…

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How Can You Use Strengths For Team Culture?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/055-how-can-team-culture-be-shaped-by-strengths.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Mike Ganino joins Lisa to answer the question: How can team culture be shaped by strengths? So, how is company culture shaped by your personal strengths and the overall lineup of natural talents on your team? If It…

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What Should You Do When Two Talents Contradict Each Other?

Oh No! We Have Opposite Strengths. What Should You Do When Two Talents Contradict Each Other?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/054-talents-contradict-each-other.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa answers the question: What should you do when two talents contradict each other? Don’t worry — you’ll be fine if you work on situational fluency and communication. Resources of the Episode You’ll find lots of StrengthsFinder, leadership,…

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Strengths under stress

Can You Have Too Much Of A Strength? Especially When You’re Under Stress?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/053-strengths-under-stress.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa answers the question: What do strengths look like under stress? She shares the three things that might unintentionally bring out the shadow side of your strengths under stress, and then gives you ways to reframe them from…

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Is Hiring For Strengths A Good Idea?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/52-strengthsfinder-hiring-tool.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa answers the question: Would StrengthsFinder make a great hiring tool? Although it might seem logical, once you dig a little deeper, you’ll realize it’s not a great idea. But don’t despair — Lisa also gives you tips…

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Can Working In Your Weakness Zone Lead To Burnout?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/weakness-zone-burnout.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More In this episode, Lisa tackles the topic of preventing employee burnout. She uses the example of an under-watered plant: if you see the leaves turning yellow, your first thought is to add more water. But sometimes yellow leaves are a sign…

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Wondering How To Find Your Strengths? If Every Person Has Unique Gifts, Shouldn’t They Be Easier To Spot?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/gifts-tough-to-spot.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More Strengths Focus For This Episode In this episode Lisa answers the question, “If every person has unique gifts, shouldn’t they be easier to spot?” She uses the example of her trip to Bratislava, Slovakia, to explain that it’s hard to see…

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Is CliftonStrengths Considered A Strengths Personality Test?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/047-personality-test.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More Strengths Episode – Is this a Strengths Personality Test? In this episode Lisa answers the question, “Is StrengthsFinder or CliftonStrengths the same thing as a strengths personality test?” She uses proof from both research data and real-life examples. She shows that…

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Boost Your Wellbeing Through StrengthsFinder

Wellbeing Through Strengths – With Matt Swenson

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/029-Matt-Swenson.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More Wellbeing: Build a Fit Body and Mind Through StrengthsFinder This month’s episode features Matt Swenson, who is another StrengthsFinder all-star. He helps his clients use their Strengths to improve the wellbeing of the whole person. Lisa’s interview with Matt provides cool…

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Join Up Dots: Your Career Journey Has Patterns – With David Ralph

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/027-David-Ralph.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More This Episode’s Focus on Strengths This episode will energize and encourage you to take a big leap toward living the life you truly want to live. Lisa speaks with David Ralph, a man who ditched his corporate life, took a leap, and is…

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Build A Well Rounded Team, Not A Well Rounded You – With Jim Collison

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/025_-_Jim_Collison.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More This Episode’s Focus on Strengths In this episode, Lisa speaks with Jim Collison. He manages a technology team at Gallup in Omaha, Nebraska. He also champions the community for Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, so he’s the poster child of the movement…

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Should I Quit My Job This Year? – With Ben Fanning

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/024-Ben-Fanning_copy.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More This Episode’s Focus on Strengths Ben Fanning shows you how to take the job you’re already in and shape it into something you’ll love. He says to think twice before quitting your job. He cautions you to look carefully before you…

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Can I Change My Job Without Leaving? – With Jessica Rhodes

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/023-Jessica-Rhodes.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More This Episode’s Focus on Strengths Jessica Rhodes joins us to show you how to apply your top strengths. She also shares some magical ideas for uncovering the natural talents of people on your team. You’ll find this episode especially useful if…

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Influencing Through Strengths, Not Persuasion – With Andy Sokolovich

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/022-Andy-Sokolovich-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More This Episode’s Focus On Strengths Andy Sokolovich joins us to help you lead through your strengths at work. You’ll find this episode especially useful if you need to influence others at work. He does it with his talent called WOO (Winning Others Over).…

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Engage Employees Through Strengths – With Grace Laconte

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/021-Grace-Laconte.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | More How To Engage Employees Through Strengths Grace Laconte joins us to help you lead through your strengths at work. You’ll find this episode especially useful if you manage a team or if you’re struggling to relate to colleagues. She also gives…

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Use Strengths To Create Customer Moments - With Mike Ganino [episode art]

Create Customer Focus Through Strengths – With Mike Ganino

http://traffic.libsyn.com/100kcareer/Mike-Ganino-020.mp3Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Spotify | iHeartRadio | Email | TuneIn | MoreThis Episode’s Focus On Strengths Mike Ganino joins us to help you lead through your strengths at work. You’ll find this episode especially useful if you manage a team and you’re trying to create a better culture at work–one that your customers can feel…

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How To Deliver Better Presentations At Work – With Michael Port

This Episode’s Focus On Strengths Michael Port joins us to help you lead through your strengths in all of the performances in your corporate life. You’ll find this especially useful if you give presentations, if you’re interviewing for a job, or if you’re delivering a speech in front of others. What You’ll Learn You’ll see…

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Do More of What Fuels You

  The other day I noticed that my knee hurt when I did a crooked lunge during my workout. My first response was to try walking lunges, reverse lunges, regular lunges, and every angle possible. Without thinking about it, I was experimenting to see if I could replicate the pain.   What was the best…

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