EP 131 | Leveraging Natural Talents That Create Workplace Joy

How effectively are your team members using their natural talents and strengths in their daily work?

Discover how to unleash the power of strengths-based leadership on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Lisa Cummings, founder and CEO of Lead Through Strengths, shares practical insights on how focusing on what's already working in your team can create a more positive, productive workplace culture.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Lisa explore:

☀️ Why we often miss the natural talents in others when we're hoping they'll be just like us
☀️ How to help team members find their "easy buttons" to make excellence feel natural
☀️ The power of using strengths to improve attraction and retention of top talent
☀️ Why authentic cultures naturally attract people who will thrive in your environment
☀️ Practical ways to implement strengths-based development despite time and budget constraints

Lisa transforms organizations by helping leaders and teams discover and leverage what already works in their people. Her approach, centered around Clifton Strengths (formerly StrengthsFinder), empowers individuals to stop trying to be like everyone else and instead bring their unique talents to work every day, creating more joy and better performance.

🔑 Key Insight: "If we allow ourselves to be who we are and we're all showing up at our best, then when people are exploring cultures they might want to work for, they're going to feel it in us. Our vibe shows up, especially if we're allowing ourselves to be true and aligned—they can tell when they're interviewing when things are just off and you're trying to pretend that you lead through certain values."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Notice what works to get more of what works. Start spotting what people are doing well and say something out loud to them about it. It doesn't require an assessment or fancy training—just orient yourself toward what each person does well and catch them doing something right. They'll likely repeat what you notice, creating a positive ripple effect across your team.

Connect with Lisa Cummings:

• Visit her website: leadthroughstrengths.com
• Explore detailed information on all 34 Clifton Strengths
• Check out her "Gobs of Facts and Stats" page for ROI data
• Listen to the Lead Through Strengths podcast
• Connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisacummings

#StrengthsBasedLeadership #CliftonStrengths #TalentDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceJoy #WorkPositive

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🔗 Stay connected with Dr. Joey Faucette:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workpositive7529
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoeyfaucette/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPositiveToday/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpositive.today/

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