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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