The Leadercast Podcast 117: Leveraging Assessments w/ Kirsten Moorefield
Nov 7, 2023
Kirsten Moorefield, Co-founder and COO of Cloverleaf, shares her insights on leveraging personality assessments to enhance teamwork and personal development. She discusses the significance of curiosity and empathy in leadership roles, and how diverse teams foster better decision-making. Kirsten also dives into the challenges female entrepreneurs face in tech and the impact of personal narratives on leadership. Listeners will discover practical tools for employee engagement and the importance of a growth mindset in overcoming workplace challenges.
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Kirsten's Rule-Follower Past
- Kirsten was a rule follower and stressed pursuing perfection in high school, despite it being against her natural wiring.
- She discovered the value of her strategic thinking personality type through StrengthsFinder at 23 and began embracing it.
Value Diverse Decision Styles
- Different people make decisions in varied ways that require understanding and adaptation.
- Harnessing diverse thinking enhances idea execution and strengthens leadership effectiveness.
Leadership Through Curiosity
- Embrace curiosity as a leader to handle team challenges effectively.
- Avoid rushing to answers; instead, ask questions and give space for solutions to emerge.