Student Affairs NOW Supervising with Strengths: Leading with Intention & Humanity
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Jun 19, 2025 Anne Brackett and Alicia Wojciuch, co-founders of Strengths University and Gallup-certified strengths coaches, dive into the transformative power of strengths-based leadership. They discuss practical strategies for supervision that prioritize emotional intelligence and inclusivity. The duo highlights the pitfalls of focusing on weaknesses and advocates for cultivating natural talents instead. They share insights on enhancing team dynamics, fostering engagement, and the critical role of self-awareness in inspiring meaningful change in higher education.
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Train Supervisors Effectively
- Effective supervisors need proper training to lead well and manage stress.
- Setting clear expectations, coaching with strengths, and ongoing development are key.
Integrate Strengths Through Coaching
- Use a coaching approach by asking strengths-based questions to guide team members.
- Listen actively to how strengths help or hinder performance and reflect on your own.
Engagement Drives Retention
- Focusing on employee engagement increases student retention more than focusing directly on students.
- Engagement is measurable and driven largely by supervisors' engagement and strengths alignment.