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I have a love-hate relationship with the CliftonStrengths theme Strategic®. It is my #34. It is my hubby's #2. So when Brandon Miller shared this latest episode of Coach-to-Coach with Kathy Kersten on the Strategic®, I eagerly hit play. ➡️ I love how Kathy described her Strategic: 💬 "I had these pattern of possibility thinking, I ask a lot of what-if questions, I ask - what if we do this instead?" 💬 "I am drawn to building the plan of how something would be made... I love a good challenge in which I have the opportunity to think through all the possibilities and pick the right or the best route." 💬 "it is a creative skill at its depth, an agility and thinking around and beyond around roadblock" ➡️ Kathy's advice for those with high Strategic theme: 💬 "Detach yourself personally from your life once in a while and become your own consultant, because that's what Strategic does best" 💬 "Take time to think through your thoughts..Sunday brain dump has always been very useful, i noticed that I am able to leverage opportunities in ways I didn't see coming" ➡️ Her advice on working with others: 💬 "Give them the heads up.... your questions of what-ifs is not criticizing, but to strengthen others, to garner some understanding on how they got to where they are." ⭐️ HER. BEST. QUOTE of this podcast: 💬 "If you don't want me to battle the plan, you make me a part of the battle plan" Brandon does an amazing job covering the nuances of this theme with Kathy in this 23 min podcast. Give it a listen (link in first comment)

Episode 9 is Live Today! #Strategic Excited to share the latest episode of "The Strengths Whisperer, Coach to Coach” featuring the incredible Kathy Kersten! In this episode, we dive deep into one of my favorite CliftonStrengths - "Strategic." Kathy, a seasoned strengths coach and host of "Obey Your Strengths," brings an abundance of wisdom and practical insights. Here are 3️⃣ key takeaways from our insightful discussion: 🔹 Creative Problem-Solving as a Hallmark of Strategic Strength: Kathy highlights how those with high Strategic strength thrive on finding creative solutions and overcoming obstacles. They're not deterred by challenges; instead, they see them as opportunities to innovate and excel. The phrase "Challenge accepted" perfectly encapsulates this mindset. 🔹 The Importance of Thoughtful Planning and Mid-Course Corrections: Kathy shares how her Strategic strength allows her to plan meticulously and make necessary adjustments on the fly. This ability to pivot energizes her and ensures that her plans are always optimized for success. 🔹 Communicating the Strategic Process to Others: Kathy emphasizes the need for those with the Strategic strength to effectively communicate their thought process to others. This not only helps in gaining buy-in from team members but also ensures that everyone is on the same page, preventing any misunderstandings. Tune in to the episode to explore more about the fascinating world of CliftonStrengths and how Strategic thinkers make a difference in their teams and organizations. 🎧✨ You can find Kathy at: 🔗 kathykersten.com 🎙️ Obey Your Strengths (available on all major podcast platforms)

🌟 NEW EPISODE 🌟 How are you feeling today about your business? No really, what are you feeling? Seriously, identify what you’re feeling and where you’re feeling it! This week on the podcast we’re back to The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership book and chatting about #3 & #4 It’s okay to feel ALL THE FEELS! Here’s the kicker though, Can you identify the emotion? Do you really know what you’re feeling or are you simply putting forth an opinion or judgement about something? How many levels have you gone through to identify an emotion. Do you feel Fear, or is it Insecure, or is it Inferior? Get SPECIFIC with your emotions. Peel back the layers and embrace exactly what you feel. Feelings in the business arena have been poo poo for years saying that logic and facts are the superior methods for decision making. Not so fast!!! #4 is Speaking Candidly THIS IS SKILL is worth developing! The ability to feel what we feel, know what we know and accurately speak in a way others clearly can understand. Here’s what the author’s say about Withholding 1st problem - Energy Depletion 2nd problem - Relational Disconnection Very real concerns for anyone desiring to effectively lead a team. “If we all speak candidly and don’t withhold facts, thoughts, feelings, or sensations, it greatly increases the probability that collectively we can see reality more accurately.” So many good practical concepts/ideas in this book! 💜 Listen or Watch the episode NOW Links in comments Leadership is a verb #smallbusinessowner #leadershipdevelopment #workplaceculture

Syncreate Podcast Episode 38: Leadership for Creativity and Innovation with Jamie Gallagher is out today! https://lnkd.in/gm_WTtMf With a 40-year career in the toy and art supply industry, most recently as CEO at Faber-Castell USA, Jamie Gallagher brings a wealth of insight into how creative companies function. He is the founder of 4theWin, which fosters creativity and innovation among individuals, teams, organizations and communities through four pillars of success: Purpose, Culture, Creativity, and Clarity. Drawing upon Jamie’s experiences leading teams at Lego, Playmobil, and Faber-Castell, we discuss both barriers and accelerants to innovation, which have everything to do with mindset, trust, and culture. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to contemplate the four accelerators of purpose, culture, creativity and clarity, and consider how you could bring them more intentionally into your creative and professional work. Credits: The Syncreate podcast is created and hosted by Melinda Rothouse, and produced at Record ATX studios with in collaboration Michael Osborne and 14th Street Studios in Austin, Texas. Syncreate logo design by Dreux Carpenter. If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about the creative process, you might also like our conversations in Episode 16: Creativity, Innovation & Leadership with Robert Cleve, PhD, Episode 23: The Corporate Mystic with Stephanie Crain, and Episode 27: The Spirit of Collaboration with Attorney and Musician Randy Langford. At Syncreate, we're here to support your creative endeavors, so if you have an idea for a project or a new venture, please reach out to us for 1x1 coaching or join our Syncreate 2024 Coaching Group, starting in July. You can find more information on our website, syncreate.org, where you can also find all of our podcast episodes. Find and connect with us on social media and YouTube under Syncreate, and we’re now on Patreon as well. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave us a review! #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #leadership #innovation #jamiegallagher, #4theWin #purpose #culture #clarity #fabercastell #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #melindarothouse #podcast

The current culture of busyness is not serving us well. Here’s how we can begin to shift our focus to the deeper work. Syncreate Podcast Episode 38: Leadership for Creativity and Innovation with Jamie Gallagher. Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gw5MJR2J With a 40-year career in the toy and art supply industry, most recently as CEO at Faber-Castell USA, Jamie Gallagher brings a wealth of insight into how creative companies function. He is the founder of 4theWin, which fosters creativity and innovation among individuals, teams, organizations and communities through four pillars of success: Purpose, Culture, Creativity, and Clarity. Drawing upon Jamie’s experiences leading teams at Lego, Playmobil, and Faber-Castell, we discuss both barriers and accelerants to innovation, which have everything to do with mindset, trust, and culture. For our Creativity Pro-Tip, we encourage you to contemplate the four accelerators of purpose, culture, creativity and clarity, and consider how you could bring them more intentionally into your creative and professional work. If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about the creative process, you might also like our conversations in Episode 16: Creativity, Innovation & Leadership with Robert Cleve, PhD, Episode 23: The Corporate Mystic with Stephanie Crain, and Episode 27: The Spirit of Collaboration with Attorney and Musician Randy Langford. At Syncreate, we're here to support your creative endeavors, so if you have an idea for a project or a new venture, please reach out to us for 1x1 coaching or join our Syncreate 2024 Coaching Group, starting in July. You can find more information on our website, syncreate.org, where you can also find all of our podcast episodes. Find and connect with us on social media and YouTube under Syncreate, and we’re now on Patreon as well. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave us a review! #syncreate #syncreatepodcast #creativity #leadership #innovation #jamiegallagher, #4theWin #purpose #culture #clarity #fabercastell #creativeprocess #psychology #spirituality #melindarothouse #podcast #busyness #stress #overwhelm #deepwork

When we consider what gives a business its strategic edge, our minds often turn to the tangible – patents, efficient processes, the unique value of a product, or service. Yet, there's an aspect we seldom discuss in boardrooms: spirituality. Join me and Andrew McDowell on the latest episode of The Generate Your Value Podcast, where we dive into this intriguing topic. We explore how incorporating spirituality into our professional lives can offer a unique and powerful edge in today's competitive business landscape. Tune in to our thought-provoking conversation. You might discover that spirituality, often sidelined in corporate discussions, could be the transformative force your business needs. Listen now and let's start a dialogue: Could spirituality be the secret ingredient to elevating your business strategy? Link in the comment section below! ⬇

🚀 Exciting News! Episode 35 of the Change It Podcast is NOW LIVE! 🎧✨ In this Episode, we have the incredible Edwina Pike from Irrational Change providing a new lense on why 'Selling the value of change' won't cut it- how asking 3 killer questions will Change your positioning and position you powerfully. Ed teaches us to come at conversations as an EQUAL and explains how. She tells us how to break free from the box of Comms & Training (and how to ensure you don't get put in the box in the first place!) 🔑 What You'll Get Access to: 🌟How to position yourself as an indispensable part of any change initiative. 🌟The power of "The Three Killer Questions" in reshaping change conversations. 🌟The birth of Irrational Change, the travels, her Business & Life Partner and making the 'dream' a reality 🌟The significance of embracing tough conversations and the tools needed to not just survive but thrive in those moments. 🌟A fresh perspective on the role of change, advocating for a much-needed rebranding in Change This episode is a masterclass for anyone looking to elevate their impact in the realm of Change & Transformation. Edwina's expertise, combined with her practical tools and strategies, will leave you inspired and equipped to tackle your next big change challenge head-on. 🔗 Tune in now on your favourite podcast platform to transform how you perceive, approach, and implement change. Let's embrace the tough conversations, rethink the role of change, and step out of the conventional box together. Thank you for your continued support, and I can't wait for you to hear this episode. I'm buzzing like an old fridge after it! #ChangeManagement #IrrationalChange #Leadership #Innovation #ChangeItPodcast #IrrationalChange #EdwinaPike #ChangeAgent

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert for Flooring Professionals: “Rethink Your Goals: The Power of Behavior Change” 🚀 In the dynamic world of the flooring industry, setting new goals is a constant. But have we paused to consider the old behaviors that might be holding us back? This week’s podcast episode is a deep dive into the transformative power of changing our behaviors before piling more onto our already full plates. We explore the crucial shift from constantly aiming for more to refining what we already do, ensuring our foundations are as solid as the floors we lay. It’s not just about the goals we set but the paths we take to achieve them. 🔍 What You’ll Discover: • The impact of unaddressed behaviors on professional growth and goal attainment. • Strategies for identifying and altering habits that limit your potential. • The importance of a solid foundation in personal and professional development, drawing parallels with the meticulous craftsmanship in the flooring industry. Join us as we lay down the groundwork for success, not by adding more goals, but by reshaping the behaviors that define our journey. Perfect for flooring professionals looking to elevate their approach and achieve lasting success. 🎧 Tune in to “Rethink Your Goals: The Power of Behavior Change” and start transforming your professional landscape today. #FlooringIndustry #ProfessionalGrowth #BehaviorChange #GoalSetting #Leadership #PodcastForProfessionals https://lnkd.in/gV8ATSNa

Its FINALLY happening!! 😲 I was hesitating on starting this and wasn't sure what value we will bring & how can we be different when there are already over a gazillion plus podcasts out there. Well, here how it will be different: 1. We are inviting only those business owners & professionals who are in the TRENCHES and done or doing what they are talking(No lip service gurus who have no proven experience) Sorry, just cant relate to them & moreover can't act on it if you haven't done it. 2. No, its not going be just an interview. It will be more conversational & interactive. 3. Pure MEAT. Sorry, we won't discussing about our childhood traumas, past life regression, chakra alignment and all. Its all what "action steps" these people took & how did it help them blow-up their businesses Take these insights & just plug and play in your business and get results. Stay tuned, its going to be an epic ride! 😎 #podcast #leadership #business #entreprenuership

Decision making isn't an intellectual exercise. It is a full body experience. Fellow-YPO Changemaker, Christina Lecuyer, Pro golfer-turned-Coach and I talk about how the stickiest problems need a different sort of decision making. Some insights we uncovered: 🧠How our head, heart and gut are involved in decision making. Hint: It isn't all in the head. 🤯How overthinking decisions leads to binary thinking and is rooted in fear. 🔭 How I leveraged my Head-Heart-Gut framework to transition from my Corporate career. Give it a listen at Christina's podcast Decide It's Your Turn (link in comments), take the Head-Heart-Gut quiz and tell me what you think! #PodcastGuest #PodcastInterview #LeadershipAdvice #DecisionMaking #HeadHeartGutDecisions