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Leading with Strength: Lead Yourself, Lead the TeamLaurie Callahan
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StrengthsFinder: what it is and isn’t
isn’tComplete explanation of who
someone is
Way to compare two people with similar themes
Tool for hiring and advancement decisions
isTool for development
Clue to identify what energizes someone
Reflection of how people filter the world
Common language to foster self-awareness
Way to optimize productivity
Measure of the intensity of the themes within a person
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Why create a strengths-based culture?
7.8% greater productivityat the individual level
12.5% greater productivity at the team level
8.9% greater profitabilityat the team level
14.9% lower turnoverat the individual level
Increased productivity
People operating from strengths
produce significantly more
and with better quality.
They learn the role faster and
adapt to changes more quickly.
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What is a talent?
talent
a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving
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Talents vs. talent themes
Responsibility
Reputation for dependability Commitment to follow-through Avoidance of excuses
Theme
Talents
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How many different talents are there?
A. 100
B. 1,000
C. 1,000,000
D. ZILLIONS!
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How many different talent themes are there?
A. 17
B. 34
C. 100
D. ZILLIONS!
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Stand up if you …are fascinated by data.
find it easy to establish quick rapport with people.
make a list of things to do …even on the weekends.
like to get going … right now.
prefer to think and ponder before deciding.
have worked for your current organization for more than 10 years.
ask people “why” …a lot.
have alternative ways to proceed for any given scenario.
have ever lived outside of the United States.
are the calm in the storm.
are the storm.
prefer small groups of close friends rather than large gatherings.
inject energy and drama into your stories.
stay the course and not let distractions get you off track.
speak more than one language.
have an optimistic approach.
have ever served in the military.
prefer a paper newspaper over an electronic newspaper.
believe there are no coincidences …everything has a reason.
like to participate in activities like this.
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What is a strength?
strength
the ability to consistently produce a nearly perfect positive outcome in a specific task
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Talents are the raw materials for strengths
Talents
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Strengths
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What does it take to build a strength?
Every strength starts with talent.
Talent x Investment = StrengthMust existnaturally
Can belearned
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Themes play differently for everyone
Maximizer
Ideation
Connectedness
Strategic
Arranger
Harmony
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When talents attract
Activator
If you havedominant
Activator talents…
Activator
…and you meet anotherperson with the same
dynamic driveto get things started…
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When talents attract
Activator
If you havedominant
Activator talents…
Activator
…and you meet anotherperson with the same
dynamic driveto get things started…
…you probablywill quickly
recognize and appreciate
those talents.
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Activator
But what occurswhen your
“Let’s get going!”essence…
Deliberative
…happens upon someonewith highly Deliberative,“Let’s think this through”
talents?
When talents collide
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Activator
But what occurswhen your
“Let’s get going!”essence…
Deliberative
…happens upon someonewith highly Deliberative,“Let’s think this through”
talents?
When talents collide16
Because of your different natures, the encounter might be
a bit frustrating.
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Reframing barrier labels
He’s clueless.He’s a
pushover.
She’s achatterbox.
He’sunrealistic.
She’sbossy.
Potential Non-productive Impacts
Application is everything!
Thorough Logical Insightful Objective Consultative Credible
Too detailed Overly critical
“Grilling” Exhausting
Tedious Confrontational
Potential Productive Impacts
Analytical
Talent themes should never be blamed orused as an excuse for non-productive behaviors.
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Get to know the team20
When are you at your best as it relates to people, tasks and environments?
What do you need from your partners?
What are your HOT buttons?
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Get to know the team
Name Top 5 talents
At your best as it relates to
people
At your best as it relates to
tasks and environment
What you need from
your partners Hot buttons
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Mitigating hot buttons22
Challenge your assumptions Be specific on the behaviors you see or hear Identify the impact Ask for others’ opinions Clarify expectations
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Team Engagement23
How do we hold each other accountable for what we commit to do?
How do we ensure we’re tapping people’s strengths?
How do we mitigate hot buttons?
What’s our commitment to feedback?
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Your resources24
Instructors Community leaders
Executive coaches
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Start with talent – finish with strength25
‟Leadership is not about changing the mindset of the group, but in the cultivation of an environment
that brings out the best and inspires the individuals in that group.”
-Arthur F. Carmazzi
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