It takes less than a minute to Google “Most frequently asked interview questions.” Despite the few seconds that are required to complete this task, many interviewees come to interviews unprepared to answer them and end up underwhelming their interviewers. When I work with individuals who are prepping for an interview, they usually moan when I […]
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Never Underestimate Your Strengths
There’s a saying in my house . . . never, ever, underestimate your competition. With that said, and with those words firmly ingrained in my mind, I can more readily espouse the idea above. In my mind, it is important to both respect my competition and have faith in the power of my strengths. In short, […]
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Are you a diamond in the rough?
Isn’t it remarkable that all diamonds start as coal? In their early days, diamonds are a far cry from the gleaming and glittery precious stones that we know them to be. The diamond’s backstory is seductive: who doesn’t want to be plucked from obscurity only to be cut and shaped to reveal our remarkable beauty […]
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Learning about strengths EARLY pays off
Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of speaking to Brebeuf Jesuit Prepartory School’s Ignatian Scholars. These high achieving students are in class designed to help them fulfill their potentials – inside and outside of school. Their instructor, Todd Howard, first asked them to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and then requested that I explain their fascinating […]
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Thank you Rose-Hulman!
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of presenting to at the Rose-Hulman Supervisory Development Institute. It was a great group who quickly grasped the importance of focusing on the strengths of their direct reports. A wonderful addition to this year’s Institute was Julia Reich, who drew a fantastic visual of my presentation. Take a look. Below, Graphic Recorder, […]
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Defining “flow” is not easy
Last week I was in Chicago presenting to a number of small groups with a great friend and colleague, Joanie Muench. Among other duties, I was in charge of discussing the concept of flow. It got me to thinking. What do I know about flow? How often am I in a state of flow? I […]
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Some people love to problem solve
Are you a natural-born problem solver or do you have a go-to person in your office who can answer an array of questions? While many of us shy away from troubling problems, others gravitate toward them. Some love addressing the well-understood and familiar problems while others dive into the unfamiliar and complex issues with a […]
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Creative problem solvers rule.
Are you the person who questions “why we continue to do things the way we’ve always done them?” Are you inspired by issues that have ambiguity and require thinking outside of the box? Great. The world needs you and more people just like you. As stated above, there is no answer key in the real […]
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The benefits of a curious mind . . .
Is curiosity a gift or a curse? When parents are riddled by questions from their insistently inquisitive children, the answer may seem like the later. But research shows that inquisitive people have an edge on the rest of us, who may be less inquiring. Here are 5 benefits you (or your inquisitive child) may naturally […]
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Wisdom comes to those who appreciate the unique qualities found in self and others.
Do you know what makes you unique? If “no” is your answer, this issue can be quickly fixed. Take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and find out. The chances that anyone else will have your results is one in 33 million. Your unique qualities make you special and powerful beyond your wildest dreams. Your strengths can […]
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