“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 […]
The Need for Authentic Leadership
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 […]
Sufficiency, Sustainability and Generosity
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 […]
Building a Culture on Strengths
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 […]
Courage: The Strength to Stand Up
Can You Develop Perseverance?
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 […]
Living into Your Life Purpose: Focusing on Relationships and Health
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 […]
What Will You Contribute?
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 […]
Performance + Passion
How to Hire for Passion
In my work as a Strengths Based Sustainable Leadership Coach I witness the passion and the joy that people exude when their strengths are aligned with their job responsibilities. They’re enthusiastic about contributing their gifts and talents to the big picture and what they are charged to accomplish. This is most powerful when the vision […]
Diana Gabriel, PPC