During a call this morning with several Strength Strategy coaches we were discussing what makes the Strengths Strategy model so effective and unique. One coach said, “Strengths Intelligence is a universal language” and I thought, “That’s it!” For me, there is something about diving in deep with the Strengths Strategy model that is like coming […]
Engage All Stakeholders : The second promise of effective leaders
There is much written about the importance of feeling that there is meaning and purpose in our work. For those of you who have the Belief and/or Connectedness Strengths (like myself, whose Strengths are clustered in the Influencing and Relational domains) meaning, purpose and contribution to the greater good is a necessity in your life’s […]
4 Ways to Make Your Team Building Weekend a Success
Somewhere in the world this afternoon, a group of co-workers are strapping on safety equipment and preparing to scale the side of a cliff together. In another city, another group is engaged in a retreat designed to foster their sense of teamwork. Late at night in yet another town, six men who usually compete in […]
Perfecting Your Employee Recognition Skills
While being positive comes as second nature to some people, complaining seems to be a much more developed skill than praising. Many people find it difficult to be only positive; it’s as if they can’t help themselves adding a crushing blow. Think back to the character Carolyn Burnham (Annette Bening) in “American Beauty” when she […]
3 Issues That May Affect Your Company’s Training Efforts
Have you ever attended a training session and heard one of the participants ask, “Where’s my boss?” As other people in the room shrug, the person laughs and says, “My boss needs to attend this workshop more than anyone in our company. And without our manager’s support, no one will use this.” This is bad […]
Diana Gabriel, PPC