GALLUP® Called to Coach Keeping the Movement Alive: Banking on Strengths at CrossFirst -- S11E15
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Jun 1, 2023 AI Snips
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How CrossFirst Bank Began Strengths
- CrossFirst Bank started its strengths movement with an 8-hour leadership training in 2015 led by their CEO and HR director Jill Grace.
- They expanded by integrating strengths into all employee nameplates and business cards, fostering a strengths-based culture.
Use Strengths to Build Empathy
- Invite employees to share strength stories even if they don't possess that strength to build understanding across teams.
- Use strengths as a common language to appreciate diverse perspectives and foster teamwork.
Carrying Doc Steve's Legacy
- Kristen Johnson was inspired to become a certified strengths coach after mentoring with Doc Steve, the bank's strengths champion.
- She now carries his legacy by coaching employees and promoting strengths culture.