Tim Shriver: Chairman of the Board at Special Olympics
Oct 2, 2023
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Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Board at the Special Olympics, discusses the power of inclusivity, the influence of family, organizing a 25-hour live stream event, overcoming obstacles in the Special Olympics movement, and empowering individuals to make a difference.
Embracing diversity and valuing the unique strengths of individuals can contribute to creating inclusive communities.
Integrating the strengths philosophy in the Special Olympics movement empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and shifts the narrative around disability.
Deep dives
The Power of Inclusion and Perspective
Tim Shriver, chairman of the board at the Special Olympics, discusses how his top strength as an Includer has driven his career. He emphasizes the importance of understanding different perspectives and embracing the unique value that each individual brings. By creating opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, he aims to foster inclusive communities and demonstrate the power of inclusion as a means to overcome the fear of difference.
Lessons in Empathy and Seeing Others' Strengths
Tim Shriver shares the story of his aunt Rosemary, who had an intellectual disability. Her presence in his family taught him to challenge societal judgments and see the strengths in each person. This experience inspired his advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities and fueled his belief in the potential for positive change. He encourages young people with the strength of Includer to embrace it and make a difference in a world that needs more acceptance.
Combining Strengths and the Special Olympics Movement
Tim Shriver discusses the integration of strengths philosophy in the Special Olympics movement. He explains how Special Olympics athletes value being recognized for their abilities rather than their disabilities, and how the movement aims to shift the narrative around disability by focusing on strengths. By combining the science of strengths with the art of Special Olympics, Shriver seeks to create a more inclusive world that celebrates and empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities.
In this episode, we welcome Tim Shriver, the Chairman of the Board at the Special Olympics. Tim is a distinguished author, educator, and advocate, renowned for his profound contributions in the fields of education, social justice, and human potential.
With a career spanning decades, Tim’s insights have left an everlasting mark on our society. He has held pivotal roles in various initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive communities and empowering individuals from all walks of life, specifically creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Tim’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Includer, Strategic, Self-Assurance, Significance and Activator.