The CliftonStrengths® Podcast Command®: Powerful Partnerships
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Apr 7, 2025 Explore the powerful impact of individuals with Command strength, who act like bulldozers, clearing obstacles and leading teams toward success. Discover how their decisiveness fosters trust and stability in leadership. Learn the importance of direct communication and embracing constructive conflict to enhance collaboration. Empowering others through clear communication is key to improving team dynamics. This journey emphasizes how combining Command with complementary strengths can create a resilient and effective team.
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Command: A Rare Strength
- Command is the least common strength in the Gallup database, appearing in only 5% of top 5 strengths.
- This rarity often leads to misunderstandings about its true nature.
Command as a Bulldozer
- Jillian White's colleague, an executive coach, visualizes Command as a bulldozer.
- This symbolizes Command's ability to clear paths for others by directly confronting obstacles.
Command in Action
- Jim Collison describes his Command as "leadership in the absence of leadership."
- He naturally steps up to lead when no assigned leader is present.