GALLUP® Theme Thursday Your Input Talent: Adding Information to Your Archives -- Season 3
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Oct 25, 2017 Mike McDonald, a Gallup expert on CliftonStrengths, joins to explore the Input theme and its significance in leadership. He discusses how leaders can enhance creativity by gathering diverse knowledge. Building trust through credible information is crucial, as is fostering a collaborative team culture. McDonald emphasizes the importance of effective communication and individual recognition. Ultimately, he highlights how to balance input talent without overwhelming teammates, creating an environment ripe for growth and innovation.
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Input: A Strategic Thinking Theme
- Input, a strategic thinking theme, involves collecting information like facts, books, or quotations.
- This isn't hoarding; it's driven by the belief that collected information may lead to future discoveries.
Input in Leadership
- Leaders with Input enhance credibility by supporting claims with sources, not just gut feelings.
- Their information gathering makes them reliable, ensuring others aren't starting from scratch.
Intentional Input Gathering
- Leaders should intentionally gather information relevant to their team's or organization's challenges.
- Identify reliable sources that motivate and inspire, treating information gathering as dedicated work.