Joseph Abhulimen Jr., a people-first leader for the State of California, had an eye-opening experience when he realized his strengths gave him the resilience he needed along his professional journey. Through his wealth of government experience, Joseph learned the power of people while managing and leading teams. In this episode, Joseph shares the story of his “aha” moment and how he reformed his approach to leadership moving forward. Now he stays excited when thinking and talking about the future. Listen in to hear how to help bring out the best in others and truly value what comes naturally to you. Additional Resources: Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths Check out Strengths Explorer Get your copy of “The Art of Possibility” by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander

Tony Grebmeier, CEO of ShipOffers and Creator of the Be Fulfilled Brand, is a leader focused on people development and finding opportunities to share the knowledge he’s picked up over the years. In this episode, Tony discusses his professional journey and his mindset around leaning into collaboration so organizations can win collectively. Along the way, you’ll hear Tony break down the concept of drainers and drivers—a tool he leverages to understand and motivate himself and his team members. Listen in to learn what it means to elevate you success by first elevating your life. Additional Resources: Check out what Tony is up to Enroll in Tony’s free Drainers and Drivers Masterclass Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

“I’m not committed to your comfort. I’m committed to your growth.” Norma Tirado, Vice President of Culture and People Experience at Centura Health, is a seasoned veteran in leadership. She found confidence in her career when she took control of situations and made decisions while demonstrating vulnerability. Now, she is a connoisseur of culture, helping to create a framework for healthy culture based on her three B’s: belonging, believing, and becoming. In this episode, you’ll hear Norma’s journey as a leader and how she’s been able to humanize goals and motivate her team to be the best version of themselves. Listen in to learn how to focus on each team member’s strengths and how to challenge yourself to be more vulnerable while still growing and developing. Additional Resources: Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths Check out Strengths Explorer Get your copy of Strength-Based Parenting by Dr. Mary Reckmeyer Get your copy of ‘“Play to Their Strengths” by Brandon and Analyn Miller

“Gifts are meant to be given away, but you can’t give them away intentionally if you don’t know what they are.” Amber Fields is the Chief Culture Officer of trueU and an expert communicator. She’s passionate about using her strengths to unleash her potential and empower leaders to create strong, healthy workplace cultures. In this episode, Amber shares her story about what it took for her to embrace her strengths and how that led to her being dubbed ‘The Culture Queen.’ For far too long, she tried to mute her gifts because she had been conditioned to think they were weaknesses. Listen in to learn how to appreciate and cultivate other peoples’ talents to serve the greater good of your organization. Additional Resources: Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths Check out Strengths Explorer Get your copy of Strength-Based Parenting by Dr. Mary Reckmeyer Get your copy of ‘“Play to Their Strengths” by Brandon and Analyn Miller

The first time Ophelia Byers was encouraged to move into a leadership role, she pushed back because she didn’t want the responsibility. Thankfully, someone saw her potential and didn’t take no for an answer. Today, Ophelia is the Chief Nursing Officer of Overlook Medical Center and the Associate Chief Nurse Executive of Atlantic Health. Along her leadership journey, Ophelia has built up her own "tackle box" of knowledge, tools, and experiences. Taking what she’s learned, she’s able to identify issues and lead teams to find solutions. In this episode, Ophelia discusses what she calls the art and science of leadership. Her top strengths of Strategic, Connectedness, and Restorative feed directly into that belief, allowing her to handle the dichotomies of leadership. Listen to learn how to encourage leaders to take in knowledge from all levels of an organization, learn to see around corners, and create opportunities for others to succeed. Additional Resources: Find out more about the SitchRoom Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

“One ounce of energy invested in your strengths will show more results than 10 ounces invested in an area of weakness.” Estrella Parker, Chief People Officer at Cupertino Electric Inc., is an expert at leveraging her top strengths to create vibrant work environments and unlock the unique potential of her team. In this episode, she shares why she choses to double down on strengths and use resources to shore up weaknesses. Estrella says it’s a mistake to only focus on what you’re good at or only where you have gaps. Instead we should be investing our energy with both. Listen in to learn how to use your strengths to find your flow faster and unlock the ability to grow exponentially. Additional Resources: Learn more about Jim Kwik’s work Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

Dr. Paul Porter has always been positive, loved solving puzzles, and listened to his gut. It wasn’t until he learned about his CliftonStrengths that he was able to start using those God-given talents with intention and better results. In this episode, Paul shares his strengths journey and how he went from a school superintendent to the Director of Learning and Development at 34 Strong. In his current role, Paul’s able to help organizations take a long-term approach to leveraging strengths and learn about their people in the process. Listen in to hear why leaders must continuously work on themselves and how to balance it with the need to focus on your people. Additional Resources: Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

“The greatest use of strengths is always coupled with a mission to do good.”  - Dr. Donald Clifton, Founder of CliftonStrengths Mark Whitacre is a model of purpose-driven leadership, embodying what it means to be a servant leader. But that wasn’t always the case. When he was younger, he was a selfish leader, and it led him down a dark path. At the age of 32, Mark found himself caught up in the largest price-fixing scheme in the U.S. and eventually served eight and a half years in prison. In this episode, we discuss how the same strengths that helped Mark succeed when he only cared about material things are now helping him excel at living for significance. Listen in for more on what it looks like to use your strengths for good. Additional Resources: Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

Matt Stevens, a Navy captain and former Navy Seal, is the CEO of the Honor Foundation, a nonprofit laser-focused on helping men and women in the special operations community transition out of uniform into their next chapters in life. Under Matt’s leadership, the Honor Foundation has doubled its number of campuses, and they’re continuing to expand. As they do so, Matt has chosen to take a strength-based approach to everything from internal operations to how they support each service member who walks in the door. Listen in to learn how strengths can help people tell their stories, scale culture, and establish “commander’s intent.” Additional Resources: Connect with the Honor Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

Chad Peterman, President of Peterman Brothers, is a visionary leader with a focus on execution and a passion for learning. Under his leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and has been recognized as a top employer. In this episode, Chad shares how he takes his big ideas and turns them into reality. You’ll hear how he leans into future-forward thinking while simultaneously supporting the integrators on his team. Listen in to learn how to build highly effective teams by equally acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses. Additional Resources: Check out Chad’s podcast “Can’t Stop the Growth” Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths

Nikki Gregory, Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, is on a people-first mission, and she’s using her unique strengths profile to achieve it. In this episode, she shares her passion for building a community of engaged, people-centered workplaces and offers her insights on how others can do the same by leveraging their skills. For Nikki, it starts with creating opportunities for people to find meaning in what they do so that it’s an energizing experience rather than a draining one. Listen in to learn how Nikki’s influencer strengths keep her and her team inspired. Along the way, you’ll also hear the dangers to avoid when it comes to rare strengths. Additional Resources: Check out the works of Patrick Lencioni Email us at [email protected] to learn your top 5 strengths