Collaborate & Eight

 💡 Fun fact: Teams that focus on their strengths are 12.5% more productive and 6x more engaged—and I’ve seen this happen firsthand in many workshops I’ve facilitated. 💡 In a recent session, I worked with a team of highly skilled professionals. They were already performing well but hadn’t fully tapped into how their unique strengths could work together. As we explored their individual talents, it became clear that one person’s strategic mindset paired perfectly with another’s ability to execute, while a third team member excelled at building relationships. It was incredible to watch them realize the potential in aligning their strengths. The shift in how they collaborated afterward was exciting—they were energized, cohesive, and ready to tackle their next big project. Unlocking strengths isn’t just about improving productivity—it’s about empowering teams to truly thrive. 🚀 💬 Want your team to experience this too? Let’s connect! #TeamSuccess #StrengthsCoach #CliftonStrengths #Leadership #Performance

Over the past 20 years, I've had the opportunity to work and live in five different markets across Europe, Asia, and the US. I've loved collaborating with diverse teams and adapting to various work cultures. Recently, while co-facilitating a workshop, I revisited my Gallup StrengthsFinder Profile, which reminded me why I've enjoyed and have done well in various cultural environments. Based on my Gallup Assessment, my top three strengths are: 1: Connectedness: I see the unity in humanity and naturally build bridges across cultures. 2: Developer: I recognize and nurture potential in others, finding joy in supporting their growth. 3: Empathy: I have the ability to see the world through others' perspectives, enhancing understanding and collaboration. Conversely, the areas where I score lowest are: 1: Woo: Meeting new people and focusing on and enjoying the challenge of winning them over. 2: Competition: A love of winning and measuring performance against the progress of others. 3: Significance: The skill of prioritizing projects based on how much influence they will have on their organization or people around them. What I love about Gallup Strengths is its application beyond individual insights. At Collaborate & Eight we've spent time with each other to understand our strengths so that we can better align goals and tasks across the team. We know which team members are best suited to collaborate on a given project and how to complement each other using our diverse strengths. If you're curious about Gallup Strengths or interested in strength-based workshops, I or the team members below would be happy to connect and share more insights. Aaron Quinn Cathy Owens Kelsey Eichhorn-Allen #collaboration #teamwork #Strengths

It's just February, and we're already witnessing major media networks restructure to prioritize Data, Tech, and AI, amidst a wave of global media reviews. What a lot to manage if you're agency or client side right now. Reflecting on an Adweek article from last year, which pegged the pitching process's collective cost at up to $1.2 million, you can't help but consider the essence of enduring client-agency relations and what truly makes them last? Media networks have a commoditized price offering and their tech and data stack are increasingly hard to differentiate. Given this scenario, what's left to pitch on? Certainly Creativity and Communications Planning but also you have to consider how Trust, Collaboration and Partnership are going to be deciding factors not only in a pitch but also in extending the tenure of a relationship and reducing the advertisers the motivation to seek reviews. https://lnkd.in/eBBBkA3C #advertising #Marketing #Relationships #MediaPitch #Adindustry