Leading With Strengths Podcast

Leading With Strengths

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Leading With Strengths showcases the greatest leaders across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and how they’ve used their strengths to become successful. Hosted by Gallup’s CEO, Jon Clifton, this podcast is more than interviews — it's a masterclass in harnessing strengths. We'll sit down with visionaries, icons, executives, world leaders and more as they reveal the hidden layers of their unique strengths. Leading With Strengths — because true leaders aren’t born; they’re shaped by their strengths.
Simon Sinek: Founder of The Optimist Company
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation | Futuristic | Strategic | Communication | Restorative    Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to helping advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist -- a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work they do. A trained ethnographer, Simon is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace -- which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to receive hundreds of millions of views.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Sep 23
1 hr 15 min
Kendra Tucker: CEO, Truckstop
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Communication | Competition | Achiever | Significance | Command  Kendra Tucker joined Truckstop in 2020 as chief revenue officer, leading the sales and customer teams. In 2021, her role expanded to take on operations and strategy as chief operating officer, and in 2022, she was appointed CEO. For more than 15 years, Tucker has led teams across a variety of business models and industries, successfully executing strategic growth and consistent profitability.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Sep 9
37 min
David Tudehope: CEO, Macquarie Technology Group
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Competition | Individualization | Context | DeliberativeDavid is the co-founder and CEO of Macquarie Technology Group, serving since July 16, 1992. He oversees the company's management and strategic direction, engages in regulatory issues, and contributes to cybersecurity advisory for the Australian Government. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, has received recognition as Australian Communications Ambassador, CEO of the Year at the World Communications Awards, and the prestigious Pearcey Medal for his contributions to the Australian ICT industry.  For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Aug 12
47 min
James B. Milliken Chancellor: The University of Texas System
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Intellection | Input | Strategic | Learner | ContextJames B. Milliken is chancellor of The University of Texas System, where he also holds the Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Regents Chair in Higher Education Leadership.  Milliken is a national leader in public higher education with more than 30 years of experience. As chancellor, he oversees one of the largest public university systems in the United States, comprised of 14 academic and health institutions, including seven medical schools and five Carnegie R1 research universities.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Jul 22
33 min
Ellyn Shook: Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, Accenture
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Activator | Ideation | Futuristic | Self-Assurance | InputEllyn Shook is Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer, responsible for helping the 742,000 people of Accenture succeed professionally and personally. Her global team of HR leaders is reimagining leadership and talent practices to create the most truly human work environment in the digital age, fueling Accenture’s ability to live its purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Jul 8
31 min
Omar Sultan Al Olama: Artificial Intelligence Minister, UAE
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Analytical | Input | Learner | Intellection     Omar Sultan Al Olama is a driving force behind the UAE's groundbreaking initiatives in technology and innovation. At the forefront of shaping policies that propel his country into a digital future, Al Olama’s leadership informs everything from AI innovation to revolutionizing remote work opportunities. Learn how Al Olama’s vision for a digitally empowered society intersects with his CliftonStrengths. For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Jun 24
30 min
Arthur Brooks: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Harvard Professor and Happiness Expert
Futuristic | Ideation | Strategic | Woo | Input   Description: As an author, speaker, Harvard professor and entrepreneur, Arthur Brooks explores leadership, happiness and living well in the modern era. He has published 13 books, including Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier with co-author Oprah Winfrey, and writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column in The Atlantic. Arthur has dedicated his career to promoting human happiness and raising wellbeing within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations. For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Apr 10
45 min
DeMoine Adams: CEO, TeamMates Mentoring
DeMoine Adams, CEO of TeamMates Mentoring, has made it his life’s work to elevate and develop the next generation of young people. Drawing on his experiences in the NFL, Adams brings a coach’s mentality and the principles of strengths-based leadership to his mission-rich organization. As a dedicated servant leader, Adams works tirelessly to help his organization’s mentees embrace their strengths and become highly effective leaders. CliftonStrengths Top 5: Futuristic | Significance | Individualization | Relator | Strategic For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Mar 11
33 min
Chanda Chacón: President and CEO, Children's Nebraska
President & CEO at Nebraska’s Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Chanda Chacon, has dedicated her career to pediatric healthcare, ensuring that patients receive safe, high-quality, family-centered care while strengthening organizations and fostering programs of excellence.Chanda brings two decades of experience and a commitment and passion to improve the life of every child that needs help.Her CliftonStrengths Top 5: Achiever | Arranger | Communication | Positivity | WooFor more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Feb 26
55 min
Janina Kugel: Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor
Being named as one of the 100 most influential women in German business is, without a doubt, a major career milestone. For Janina Kugel, it’s one in a long string of achievements that showcases her natural talents and Strengths. Janina, once a longtime CHRO at Siemens and now a board member, senior advisor and author, has built a brand for herself characterized by thoughtful leadership and modern approaches to process re-engineering, people development, and organizational design. CliftonStrengths Top 5: Strategic | Input | Communication | Arranger | Relator For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
Feb 12
27 min
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