Have you ever worked for a manager who was exceptionally brilliant at operational details, but micromanaged everyone to death? Or, did your manager frequently ask
As a leader, are you intentionally (and effectively) helping your employees in cultivating strengths? One of the aspects people value in their jobs the most
In today’s dynamic environment, strengths-based teams with a diverse set of skills and personalities create resilient, sustainable, and more productive teams. You see, when paired
Are you creating a culture built on strengths? Much has been documented on the advantages leaders have when they strive to identify their employee strengths and
In my discussion of leadership strengths, I emphasize that too much dependence on a strength can backfire. Too much strategic thinking leads to not enough
I’ve been discussing the fact that leadership strengths training is so popular that we fail to recognize when strengths are overused. Most leaders are familiar
Many leaders fear they’ll lose their edge if they stop using their leadership strengths. They must instead learn to use their preferred strength more selectively.
When leadership strengths are overemphasized, they’re often overused. This is the downside of strengths-based leadership development. It doesn’t take into account how the very strengths
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
