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Career Branding When Consistency Is Your Strength
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of reflections about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Consistency to your career. In this series, I break down one stre...
Career Branding When Context Is Your Strength
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Context to your career. In this series, I break down one strength p...
Career Branding When Deliberative Is Your Strength
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Deliberative to your career. In this series, I break down one stren...
Career Branding When Developer Is Your Strength
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Developer to your career. In this series, I break down one strength...
Career Branding When Discipline Is Your Strength
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Discipline to your career. In this series, I break down one strengt...
Career Branding When Empathy Is Your Strength
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Empathy to your career. In this series, I break down one strength p...
Career Branding When Focus Is Your Strength
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Focus to your career. In this series, I break down one strength per...
Career Branding When Futuristic Is Your Strength
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Futuristic to your career. In this series, I break down one stren...
Career Branding When Harmony Is Your Strength
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Harmony to your career. In this series, I break down one strength p...
Career Branding When Ideation Is Your Strength
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get tons of questions about how to go deeper to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Ideation with your career. So in this series, I break do...
Career Branding When Includer Is Your Strength
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get tons of questions about how to go deeper to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Includer with your career. So in this series, I break do...
Career Branding When Individualization Is Your Strength
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Individualization to your career. In this series, I break down one ...
Career Branding When Input Is Your Strength
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get a whole lot of questions about how to amplify your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Input with your career. In this series, I break down one str...
Career Branding When Intellection Is Your Strength
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get a whole lot of questions about how to amplify your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Intellection with your career. In this series, I break down ...
Career Branding When Learner Is Your Strength
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of curiosity about how to apply your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Learner to your career. In this series, I break down one strength p...
Career Branding When Maximizer Is Your Strength
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get a whole lot of questions about how to amplify your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Maximizer with your career. In this series, I break down one...
Career Branding When Positivity Is Your Strength
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get a whole lot of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Positivity with your career. In this series, I break down one ...
Career Branding When Relator Is Your Strength
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get tons of questions about how to go deeper to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Relator with your career. So in this series, I break dow...
Career Branding When Responsibility Is Your Strength
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get a whole lot of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Responsibility with your career. In this series, I break down ...
Career Branding When Restorative Is Your Strength
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get gobs of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Restorative with your career. So in this series, I break down one str...
Career Branding When Self-Assurance Is Your Strength
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get a lot of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Self-Assurance with your career. In this series, I break down one st...
Career Branding When Significance Is Your Strength
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get tons of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Significance with your career. So in this series, I break down one st...
Career Branding When Strategic Is Your Strength
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I get a steady stream of questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Strategic to your career. In this series, I break down one...
Career Branding When Woo Is Your Strength
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I constantly get questions about how to align your CliftonStrengths talent theme of Woo with your career. So in this series, I break down one strength...
Is It Bad If I Only Have 2 CliftonStrengths DNA Colors?
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're exploring your CliftonStrengths Q&A with a question someone asked me in a training class the other day. He said, "Hey, I only have two of ...
Strengths Q12: Uncommon Sense
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q11: Cultures You Value
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q10: Wins At Work
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q9: Team Reputation
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q8: Lend Your Talent
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q7: Face Lit Up
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q6: Daily Good
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q5: Career Branding Quote
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q4: Favorite Job Duty
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q3: Dream Jobs
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q2: Favorite Thing About Team
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Strengths Q1: Proudest Accomplishment
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12-week strengths implementation series, you get one conversation per week to help your team start each week with strengths. If you "did" Stre...
Announcement: Start Your Week With Strengths
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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Do Your Strengths Come With Unconscious Biases?
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Can I Use Old StrengthsFinder Results For New Team Training?
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a question that comes up every time we prepare clients for a training event that includes StrengthsFinder. The question today is wh...
Will A Strengths Approach Work Across Cultures?
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa answers the question: Will a strengths approach work in different cultures and countries? She the shares how leaders can use str...
Awesomeness Without Arrogance
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa answers the question: How can you share your awesomeness without sounding arrogant or entitled? Have You Downloaded Your Manager...
How Can Team Culture Be Shaped By Strengths?
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike Ganino joins Lisa to answer the question: How can team culture be shaped by strengths? Have You Downloaded Your Strengths Too...
What Should You Do When Two Talents Contradict Each Other?
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
What Do Strengths Look Like Under Stress?
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa answers the question: What do strengths look like under stress? She shares the three things that will highlight the shadow si...
Would StrengthsFinder Make A Great Hiring Tool?
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa answers the question: Would StrengthsFinder make a great hiring tool? Although it might seem logical, once you dig a little deep...
Prevent Conflict by Knowing Your Talent's Needs, Expectations, and Assumptions
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
What do StrengthsFinder Colors Mean?
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
050: What do StrengthsFinder Colors Mean? In this episode, Lisa answers the question: What do the StrengthsFinder colors mean? She describes the three...
Can Working In Your Weakness Zone Lead To Burnout?
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa tackles the topic of managing employee burnout. She uses the example of an overwatered plant: if you see the leaves turning y...
If Every Person Has Unique Gifts, Shouldn't They Be Easier To Spot?
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is StrengthsFinder A Personality Test?
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Strengths Focus For This Episode In this episode Lisa answers the question, "Is StrengthsFinder a personality test?" She uses proof from both research...
What Should You Do When Your Talents Cause Trouble?
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Austin, TX StrengthsFinder Training for Leaders Strengths Focus For This Episode In this episode Lisa answers the question, "Should you stop using nat...
Is There Proof That Strengths Focused Development Works?
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Strengths Focus For This Episode In this episode Lisa clearly answers the question, "Is there proof that strengths focused development works?" First, ...
Special Announcement of "At Your Best" Series
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to Lead Through Strengths! Remember, using your strengths makes you a stronger performer at work. If you're putting a lopsided fo...
10 Culture Building Tips For Managers Who Want To Build A Strengths Based Team - With Maya Tremelling and Cheikh Tall of FHI 360
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa chats with Cheikh Tall, Maya Tremelling, and a Project Director at FHI 360. Their amazing company is ...
Should You Stay Or Should You Go Now? With Scott Barlow
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionIngrid says she's pretty close to knowing what she wants to do with her career. And she even has a list of potential employers...
Embedding Strengths In Your Company - With Murray Guest
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa chats with Murray Guest. They focus on embedding strengths into your company culture after StrengthsF...
Strengths Fuel Your Leadership Journey - With Dave Stachowiak
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on StrengthsThis week Lisa chats with Dave Stachowiak. They focus on using your strengths to fuel your leadership journey. If you...
Using Your Strengths For Authenticity and Connection - With Strother Gaines
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa chats with Strother Gaines, where they talk about using your strengths to maximize the authentic "you...
Build Culture By Hiring For Talents That Align With Company Values - With Bruce Ge and Neil Davis
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa speaks with Bruce Ge and Neil Davis, who join us to talk about what it's like to create an amazing c...
10 Ways To Improve Your Company Culture - With Sam Smith
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa speaks with Samantha Smith, who joins us to talk about what it's like to create an amazing culture a...
How To Explore Your StrengthsFinder Report - With Pete Mockaitis
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa speaks with Pete Mockaitis, who joins us in a live example of what it's like to explore your Strength...
Strengths Focused Teams Start With What's Right - With Lexy Thompson
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa speaks with Alexsys (Lexy) Thompson. They discuss lots of ideas about how to apply strengths to both ...
Why Use StrengthsFinder With Your Team - With Adam Seaman
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This week Lisa speaks with Adam Seaman. They chat about the difference between strengths and talents, as well as pr...
Use Your Gifts To Chase Career Fulfillment - With Marcus Sheridan
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths Today's episode features Marcus Sheridan, also known as The Sales Lion. Marcus is a marketing and sales guru....
20,000 Moments For Strengths Today - With Steven Beck
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths Today's episode features Steven Beck, one of the top Gallup StrengthsFinder experts. In fact, he trained Li...
Career Lessons From Grandma - With Lisa's Grandma Venetta
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths Today's episode is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who has already been there, and done that - Li...
What BS Story Are You Telling Yourself About Your Career? - With Kim Ades
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths Today's episode includes an interview with Kim Ades, president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. You'll get som...
Create A Strengths Habit - With Michelle McQuaid
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths Today's episode features Michelle McQuaid, the author of "Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized...
Boost Your Wellbeing Through Strengths - With Matt Swenson
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This month's episode features Matt Swenson, who is another StrengthsFinder all-star. He helps his clients use their...
Change Team Dynamics With Yes, And - With Gary Ware
19 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths This month's episode features Gary Ware, whose mission is to help people "energize their work." If you find that you...
Join Up Your Strengths & Career Path - With David Ralph
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Spark Your Creative Mojo - With Melissa Dinwiddie
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus on Strengths In this episode, Lisa has a fun conversation with Melissa Dinwiddie. Melissa is a multi-talented, creative person wh...
Build A Well Rounded Team - With Jim Collison
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Take This Job & Love It - With Ben Fanning
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
Using Strengths For Task Swapping - With Jessica Rhodes
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 uncoveri...
Influencing Audiences Through Your Strengths - With Andy Sokolovich
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 usefu...
Engage Employees Through Strengths - With Grace Laconte
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
From Grace, you'll learn: Knowing You're In Your Strengths Zone. What it's like when you feel the "high" of using your natural talents and getting...
Use Strengths To Create Customer Moments - With Mike Ganino
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus On StrengthsMike Ganino joins us to help you lead through your strengths at work. You'll find this episode especially useful ...
Steal The Show In Your Next Presentation At Work - With Michael Port
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Stop Selling Your Ideas At Work - With Ian Altman
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus On StrengthsIan Altman joined me to bust the myth that you're always selling ideas at work. In this episode, you'll see instead...
Build Extraordinary Relationships Through Strengths with Jason Treu
01 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus On Strengths Jason Treu joined me to chat about using your natural talents to build better relationships at work. He gives lots...
Tie Your Personal Brand To Your Natural Talents with Ryan Rhoten
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus On Strengths Ryan Rhoten joined me to chat about using your natural talents to understand and design your Personal Brand. If ...
Standing Out By Using Your Strengths At Work - With Dorie Clark
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Focus On Strengths Dorie Clark joined me to chat about using your uniqueness to Stand Out at work. If you want to improve your per...
Career Q&A: How do you ask someone to mentor you? And find a good fit?
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionI have a question about finding a mentor. I hear consistently that it's an exceptional tool for professional development. I'...
Career Q&A: Major career switch - how to get someone to take a chance on you
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's questionHow do I make the leap from an operational role to a sales role? What you'll learn- That you're not alone if this seems...
Career Q&A: Funky, old school job application requirements - comply or fly?
05 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionMy question is about a letter of introduction. My wife is applying for a licensed social work position for a school district. ...
Career Q&A: Stop consuming training courses - go learn on the job instead
01 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionHi. This is Ivy Portwood. My question is: how do I keep learning on the job? And where do I find the most relevant sources of...
Career Q&A: How To Keep Your Resume Out of The Trash Bin - And Make it Uber Relevant
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionHi. I have a question for you on resume composition. Now that I've been in the workforce for awhile and have various roles und...
Career Q&A: Ready for your promotion? How to convince your manager.
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's QuestionI really feel like I'm ready for a job promotion, to take on more responsibilities, and to build more skills. But I'm not sure...
Career Q&A: Unrealistic Job Descriptions are Killing Me – How Many Of The Skills Do I Really Need?
01 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's Question I'm in the petroleum industry. I have a two part question. One is - how would you go about finding six figure job openings? ...
Career Q&A: Resumes: should you make a unique one for each job you apply for?
04 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's questionI'm looking for a new job. And I'm considering a couple of different kinds of jobs. So do I need a separate resume for each ty...
Career Q&A: Money versus Happiness - Can One Job Bring Both?
07 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's question I'm an artist, and I've been in art just about all of my life. My question has to do with getting happier doing what I do. I...
Career Q&A: Bad Boss & Slacker Teammates - What to Do?
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's question My boss makes rules and doesn't enforce them. My teammates ignore them and roll in with a lazy wave in the morning. It is unfa...
Career Q&A: Networking event strategies - making impressions and making it worth your time
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's question How do I make networking events more effective, make an impression, and spend time with those who will make a difference? Wh...
Career Q&A: Do you need an MBA to get in the 100k club?
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's question is from Lindsay. She asks, "How important is an MBA if I want to join the 100k club?" What you'll learn - Why you shoul...
What to expect from this podcast - what's in it for you?
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you're tired of schlepping your tired, uninspired-self to the office, you need to take action. In this "what's in it for you" episode of the Lead ...