

Leading With Strengths
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Leading With Strengths is Gallup's global leadership study showcasing the greatest leaders across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and how they’ve used their strengths to become successful.Hosted by Gallup’s CEO, Jon Clifton, this podcast is more than interviews — it's a masterclass in harnessing strengths. We'll sit down with visionaries, icons, executives, world leaders and more as they reveal the hidden layers of their unique strengths.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 15min
Simon Sinek: Founder of The Optimist Company
In this insightful discussion, visionary thinker Simon Sinek shares his journey in advancing a world where people feel inspired and fulfilled. He highlights the power of authentic friendships in overcoming isolation and mental health challenges. Simon delves into futuristic thinking and the importance of collaboration, urging leaders to balance profit with social impact. He emphasizes vulnerability in communication and the need for a clear purpose to inspire long-term change, while encouraging a new generation to challenge outdated business models for a compassionate future.

Sep 9, 2024 • 38min
Kendra Tucker: CEO, Truckstop
Kendra Tucker, CEO of Truckstop, discusses how she leads with purpose-driven courage in this Leading With Strengths interview. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Communication®, Competition®, Achiever®, Significance® and Command® — Tucker views progressive growth as an essential element of winning and believes she can be a positive presence in the world. Hear how Tucker, who has known her strengths since she was 16, has seen them mature and manifest — and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

Aug 12, 2024 • 48min
David Tudehope: CEO, Macquarie Technology Group
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Competition | Individualization | Context | DeliberativeDavid is the co-founder and CEO of Macquarie Technology Group, serving since July 16, 1992. He oversees the company's management and strategic direction, engages in regulatory issues, and contributes to cybersecurity advisory for the Australian Government. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, has received recognition as Australian Communications Ambassador, CEO of the Year at the World Communications Awards, and the prestigious Pearcey Medal for his contributions to the Australian ICT industry. For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request

Jul 22, 2024 • 34min
James B. Milliken Chancellor: The University of Texas System
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Intellection | Input | Strategic | Learner | ContextJames B. Milliken is chancellor of The University of Texas System, where he also holds the Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Regents Chair in Higher Education Leadership. Milliken is a national leader in public higher education with more than 30 years of experience. As chancellor, he oversees one of the largest public university systems in the United States, comprised of 14 academic and health institutions, including seven medical schools and five Carnegie R1 research universities.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request

Jul 8, 2024 • 32min
Ellyn Shook: Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer, Accenture
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Activator | Ideation | Futuristic | Self-Assurance | InputEllyn Shook is Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer, responsible for helping the 742,000 people of Accenture succeed professionally and personally. Her global team of HR leaders is reimagining leadership and talent practices to create the most truly human work environment in the digital age, fueling Accenture’s ability to live its purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request

Jun 24, 2024 • 30min
Omar Sultan Al Olama: Artificial Intelligence Minister, UAE
Omar Sultan Al Olama, artificial intelligence minister for the United Arab Emirates, discusses how he leads with curiosity, clarity and conviction in this Leading With Strengths interview. Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Achiever®, Analytical®, Input®, Learner® and Intellection® — Al Olama believes leadership begins with a hunger to learn and a drive to think deeply. “How can I be the best?” he asks — a question that fuels his growth, focus and innovation. Learn how one of technology’s best leaders turns knowledge into action and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

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Apr 10, 2024 • 46min
Arthur Brooks: #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Harvard Professor and Happiness Expert
Harvard professor and happiness expert, Arthur Brooks, discusses cultivating happiness, balancing ideation with execution, using 'Woo' for positive impact, managing emotions, embracing strengths for effective leadership, and distinguishing between empathy and compassion in leadership.

Mar 11, 2024 • 34min
DeMoine Adams: CEO, TeamMates Mentoring
DeMoine Adams, CEO of TeamMates Mentoring, shares how he leads with preparation, purpose and empowerment in this Leading With Strengths interview. Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Futuristic®, Significance®, Individualization®, Relator® and Strategic® — Adams believes leadership begins with helping others rise. “Leaders don’t create followers. Leaders create leaders,” he says. Discover how a great leader turns conviction into confidence and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

Feb 26, 2024 • 56min
Chanda Chacón: President and CEO, Children's Nebraska
On today’s Leading With Strengths episode, Chanda Chacón, president and CEO of Children’s Nebraska, shares how she leads with purpose, conviction and a deep commitment to building a people-first culture. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Achiever®, Arranger®, Communication®, Positivity® and Woo® — Chacón brings energy, connection and clarity to every decision, especially the ones that demand courage. Hear how she uses her strengths to champion big missions and deliver better outcomes for kids — and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #leadership #leadershipskills

Feb 12, 2024 • 28min
Janina Kugel: Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor
Being named as one of the 100 most influential women in German business is, without a doubt, a major career milestone. For Janina Kugel, it’s one in a long string of achievements that showcases her natural talents and Strengths. Janina, once a longtime CHRO at Siemens and now a board member, senior advisor and author, has built a brand for herself characterized by thoughtful leadership and modern approaches to process re-engineering, people development, and organizational design. CliftonStrengths Top 5: Strategic | Input | Communication | Arranger | Relator For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request


