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Authentic Leaders Put Values Into Practice

September 19, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Values, Practice, Authentic, Leader, Create, Lasting, Value, Self-Aware, Vulnerability, Grace, Champion, Culture, Engagement, Relationships, Teamwork, Goals, Professionalism, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

“Rediscovering the secrets to creating lasting value.” This is the subtitle to Bill George’s book, Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value.  The statement,  “… creating lasting value” captures the heart of being an authentic leader. We need to ask the question, what does creating lasting value look like? What do I need […]

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The Need for Authentic Leadership

August 20, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

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There is both a need and a desire for truly authentic leaders. In this time of unrest we long for meaningful contribution. We want to know that our work and contribution has meaning, purpose, and impact on the greater good.  As a leader you have the opportunity to model authentic leadership, a leader who is […]

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How Do I Make Change Stick?

February 11, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Change, Lasting, Stick, Successful, Identify, Commit, Determination, Meaning, Values, Priorities, Confidence, Goals, Self-Efficacy, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

Many who are engaged in coaching are hoping to make some changes in their life but not sure where to start. It’s not always easy to break down the desired change into manageable pieces to be tackled one at a time. It’s these smaller pieces building on one another that create success in making big […]

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Sufficiency, Sustainability and Generosity

January 28, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Sufficiency, Sustainability, Generosity, Scarcity, Mentality, Abundance, Money, Relationship, Culture, Values, Purpose, Interpretation, Interaction, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

An article by Diana Gabriel, Certified Strengths Strategy Coach, originally published in Women, Inc., February/March 2007 We are deep into long days of winter when time seems to slow down a bit and gives us space to reflect.  By now I hope that each of you has taken some time to set your vision or […]

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Building a Culture on Strengths

September 17, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Engaged, Encouraged, Supported, Productive, Inspired, Loyal, Focus, Value, Technical Skills, Soft Skills, Character, Values, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

We’ve been focusing on being a great leader of change. Through my work with clients, I’ve found that those leaders who integrate a Strengths Culture along with the process of change have more engagement and sustainable success. When people are asked to do what they do best throughout the change process they buy in, are […]

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Courage: The Strength to Stand Up

May 7, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Courage, Strength, Stand Up, Risk, Choice, Values, Calling, Purpose, Challenges, Opportunities, Intuition, Truth, Compassion, Forgiveness, Response, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

Leaders take risks that require courage every day. Courage can be seen as a way of being, a way in which we are in choice about how we live our lives. It takes great courage to live a life that is aligned with your values and strengths and to follow your life purpose or calling. […]

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Can You Develop Perseverance?

April 25, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Persevere, Mindset, Behavior, Learn, Master, Commitment, Habits, Patience, Wisdom, Fulfillment, Interests, Personality, Values, Discipline, Focus, Consistency, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

It was confusing to me when realized that I have limits and boundaries to my perseverance because I felt like, yes!, I am someone who perseveres. This realization came when I was introduced to the Strengths Strategy model of coaching and came to deeply understand how all of my 34 strengths come into play in […]

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Living into Your Life Purpose: Focusing on Relationships and Health

January 23, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Purpose, Relationships, Health, Passion, Contribution, Meaning, Family, Community, Core Values, Values, Dreams Coach, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

I have to admit, I love exploring and learning about our purpose—our calling. I believe we are all born with the capacity to contribute our unique strengths. The burning question is­—when do you push the pause button on this fast-paced life to reflect on what brings you meaning? When do you feel most fulfilled? What […]

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What Will You Contribute?

September 7, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

Opportunities, Values, Principles, What Matters, Eclipse, Hurricane, Harvey, Divisions, Vast Universe, In Common, Change, Contribution, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

August was not a usual month, and this is not my usual post. August presented us all with many opportunities to examine our values, our principles, and to connect with what matters most to each of us. People came together to witness the phenomena of the eclipse. People united in their response to the havoc […]

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Sparking Passion

August 29, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

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In my work, I find that leaders who hold close the best interest of their team members and encourage and inspire them to be their best selves. They see themselves in relationship to and with their team, believing in the value of their people and demonstrating trust and respect for their contribution to the team. […]

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