Reflections

Running workshops on practicing Radical Candor as a feedback skill with people managers has been truly rewarding. It emphasizes creating a culture where open, honest, and constructive feedback is the norm, fostering trust, growth, and innovation within teams by caring personally while challenging directly. As you may approach feedback discussions in the upcoming weeks, here are some key points to keep in mind: Feedback is a Continuous Process: Embrace making feedback a regula

In my corporate experience, leaders often ask about the differences between various psychometric profiling tools and their effectiveness. Before selecting a tool, I help them clarify their objectives: What are we trying to achieve? Different tools may be better suited for immediate team-building or long-term cultural strategies. I was once tasked with building a Development Culture within the company, aiming to empower employees and demonstrate that management cares about the

I embrace my WOO! Having WOO in your Top 10 CliftonStrengths is a valuable trait. Contrary to the myth that associates it with being an extroverted social butterfly, individuals with WOO excel at creating new connections and making friends. They feel at ease in social settings and effortlessly expand their networks. WOO is one of my Top 10 talent themes. In previous roles, I represented my company at networking events, leveraging my ability to connect with others, gather mark

In a past role, I had the opportunity to partner with a colleague to orchestrate a regional DEI event within a tight timeframe. By leveraging my "Maximizer," I was able to recognize her exceptional talent for innovative problem-solving, which aligned perfectly with her "Ideation" strength. Meanwhile, I utilized my “Arranger” strength to streamline planning and logistics, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Our collaboration was a powerful demonstration of how unique strengths c