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Arianna Huffington Founder and CEO, Thrive Global Founder, The Huffington Post CONNECTEDNESS | STRATEGIC | LEARNER | ACHIEVER | INTELLECTION. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Arianna Huffington Leads With Strengths Video play video
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June 2023 How Arianna Huffington Leads With Strengths Arianna Huffington

Deepak Chopra Author and Founder at Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global STRATEGIC | CONNECTEDNESS | MAXIMIZER | ADAPTABILITY | FUTURISTIC. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Deepak Chopra Leads With Strengths Video play video
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March 2023 How Deepak Chopra Leads With Strengths Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Donde Plowman Chancellor of the University of Tennessee STRATEGIC | ACHIEVER | POSITIVITY | FUTURISTIC | MAXIMIZER. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Donde Plowman Leads With Strengths Video play video
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July 2023 How Donde Plowman Leads With Strengths Donde Plowman

Justin M. Bibb Mayor of Cleveland ACTIVATOR | ARRANGER | MAXIMIZER | RESPONSIBILITY | SELF-ASSURANCE. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Justin M. Bibb Leads With Strengths Video play video
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January 2023 How Justin M. Bibb Leads With Strengths Justin M. Bibb

Paul Allen Founder, Ancestry.com and Soar.com LEARNER | INPUT | IDEATION | INTELLECTION | STRATEGIC.GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Paul Allen Leads With Strengths Video play video
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January 2023 How Paul Allen Leads With Strengths Paul Allen

Reggie Van Lee Partner and Chief Transformation Officer, Carlyle POSITIVITY | ACTIVATOR | ACHIEVER | INPUT | WOO. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Reggie Van Lee Leads With Strengths Video play video
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March 2023 How Reggie Van Lee Leads With Strengths Reggie Van Lee

Robert Golob Prime Minister of Slovenia MAXIMIZER | STRATEGIC | ACHIEVER | LEARNER | ACTIVATOR. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Robert Golob Leads With Strengths Video play video
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March 2023 How Robert Golob Leads With Strengths Robert Golob

Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders CEO-FEEEDS, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria & Republic of Congo LEARNER | STRATEGIC | ARRANGER | INDIVIDUALIZATION | ACHIEVER. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Robin Renee Sanders Leads With Strengths Video play video
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March 2023 How Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders Leads With Strengths Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

Timothy Shriver, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board, Special Olympics INCLUDER | STRATEGIC | SELF-ASSURANCE | SIGNIFICANCE | ACTIVATOR. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Tim Shriver Leads With Strengths Video play video
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February 2023 How Tim Shriver Leads With Strengths Tim Shriver, Ph.D.

Vint Cerf Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google FUTURISTIC | INPUT | COMMUNICATION | STRATEGIC | ANALYTICAL. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Vint Cerf Leads With Strengths Video play video
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January 2023 How Vint Cerf Leads With Strengths Vint Cerf

Marie Royce--Former Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Achiever | Maximizer | Self-Assurance | Arranger | Strategic. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Marie Royce Leads With Strengths video. play video
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April 2023 How Marie Royce Leads With Strengths Marie Royce

Kevin Lobo Chair and CEO, Stryker INDIVIDUALIZATION | LEARNER | ACHIEVER | ACTIVATOR | POSITIVITY. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Kevin Lobo Leads With Strengths Video play video
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February 2023 How Kevin Lobo Leads With Strengths Kevin Lobo

Shauna Olney Former Chief of the Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch, International Labour Organization ACHIEVER | INPUT | LEARNER | DEVELOPER | RELATOR. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Shauna Olney Leads With Strengths Video play video
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April 2023 How Shauna Olney Leads With Strengths Shauna Olney

Dr. Tom Osborne Hall of Fame Football Coach, Congressman, Founder of TeamMates Mentoring BELIEF | ACHIEVER | SELF-ASSURANCE | RELATOR | RESPONSIBILITY. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Tom Osborne Leads With Strengths Video play video
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February 2023 How Tom Osborne Leads With Strengths Tom Osborne

Gordon Gee President, West Virginia University INTELLECTION | LEARNER | ACHIEVER | ARRANGER | WOO. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Gordon Gee Leads With Strengths Video play video
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May 2023 How Gordon Gee Leads With Strengths Gordon Gee

Mike Allen Co-founder, Axios INDIVIDUALIZATION | RELATOR | ACTIVATOR | POSITIVITY | SELF-ASSURANCE. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Mike Allen Leads With Strengths Video play video
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November 2022 How Mike Allen Leads With Strengths Mike Allen

Co-Founder & Chairman, GSD&M STRATEGIC | ARRANGER | MAXIMIZER | RELATOR | POSITIVITY. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Roy Spence Leads With Strengths Video play video
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January 2023 How Roy Spence Leads With Strengths Roy Spence

Commissioner, Fire and Rescue NSW LEARNER | ARRANGER | RESPONSIBILITY | ACHIEVER | CONNECTEDNESS. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Jeremy Fewtrell Leads With Strengths Video play video
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September 2023 How Jeremy Fewtrell Leads With Strengths Jeremy Fewtrell

President, Western New England University FUTURISTIC | CONNECTEDNESS | MAXIMIZER | IDEATION | ACHIEVER. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Robert E. Johnson Leads With Strengths Video play video
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August 2023 How Robert E. Johnson Leads With Strengths Robert E. Johnson

Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor STRATEGIC | INPUT | COMMUNICATION | ARRANGER | RELATOR. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Janina Kugel Leads With Strengths Video play video
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November 2023 How Janina Kugel Leads With Strengths Janina Kugel

President & CEO, Children's Nebraska ACHIEVER | ARRANGER | COMMUNICATION | POSITIVITY | WOO. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Chanda Chacón Leads With Strengths Video play video
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December 2023 How Chanda Chacón Leads With Strengths Chanda Chacón

CEO, TeamMates Mentoring FUTURISTIC | SIGNIFICANCE | INDIVIDUALIZATION | RELATOR | STRATEGIC. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How DeMoine Adams Leads With Strengths Video play video
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December 2023 How DeMoine Adams Leads With Strengths DeMoine Adams

No. 1 NYT Bestselling Author, Harvard Professor and Happiness Expert. FUTURISTIC | IDEATION | STRATEGIC | WOO | INPUT. GALLUP Leading with Strengths. Play How Arthur C. Brooks Leads With Strengths Video play video
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January 2024 How Arthur C. Brooks Leads With Strengths Arthur C. Brooks

How These Leaders Influence Others Watch how they use strengths in the Influencing Domain.

"I maximize my own energy"play video
maximizer02:07

Using Maximizer to Influence Wellbeing --Deepak Chopra

"I need their gifts in action"play video
maximizer04:03

How to Bring Out Strengths in Others --Donde Plowman

"No one is going to vote for you if you're not confident."play video
Self-Assurance 01:27

Using Self-Assurance to Show Confidence --Justin M. Bibb

"Relationships may change, but they never end"play video
woo02:01

Using Woo to Invest In People --Reggie Van Lee

"Give yourself more grace"play video
maximizer01:49

The Importance of Celebrating Victories --Justin M. Bibb

"Am I willing to try again no matter what"play video
self-assurance02:00

Using Self-Assurance to Overcome Obstacles in Life --Tim Shriver

"Present them with a vision for a better tomorrow"play video
maximizer01:12

Using Strengths to Create Hope --Robert Golob

"The world is starving to get better"play video
significance01:24

Why Tim Shriver Credits Significance for His Drive to Change the World --Tim Shriver

"Don't move too fast"play video
activator01:47

Creating Checks and Balances for Activation --Robert Golob

"I need to maximize others to get big results"play video
maximizer0:45

Using Maximizer to Bring Out the Best in People --Robert Golob

"Now go win this thing"play video
Activator02:28

Using Activator to Run for Office --Justin M. Bibb

"You have to exude confidence"play video
self-assurance01:30

The Strengths Bibb Uses for Public Speaking --Justin M. Bibb

"Focus on other people"play video
Maximizer01:21

Maximizer Insights: Advice from Prime Minister Robert Golob --Robert Golob

"I enjoyed being able to express myself."play video
Communication01:54

The Importance of Being Able to Communicate --Vint Cerf

"Capturing the essence is important."play video
Communication06:11

The Impact of How We Communicate With Each Other --Vint Cerf

"If you get too many things going, it causes chaos."play video
Activator01:12

Strengths Through a Leadership Lens: Activator --Kevin Lobo

"I hate to lose."play video
Competition02:28

Using Competition to Help 1 Billion People --Paul Allen

"She constantly wanted to be networking."play video
Maximizer01:55

How to Bring Out the Best in Others --Marie Royce

"It's important for young people to understand their strengths."play video
Self-Assurance01:48

Advice for Parents With Kids Who Have Self-Assurance --Marie Royce

"I enjoy the life of congress with individuals."play video
Woo01:40

Woo in Action as a University President --Gordon Gee

"It's about winning someone to a point of view."play video
Influencing01:19

The Importance of Winning Others Over --Gordon Gee

"Having confidence makes up for everything else."play video
Self-Assurance01:41

Having Confidence with Self-Assurance --Mike Allen

"What matters is the result."play video
Competition01:08

Having Competition as a Leader --Mike Allen

"Helping people see the best in themselves."play video
Maximizer02:37

Leading People Through Change: Maximizer --Robert E. Johnson

"Tell a story people can remember."play video
Communication04:31

How to Best Understand Your Audience With Communication --Janina Kugel

"Our job is to be inspiring."play video
Woo01:45

How to Authentically Care For Others --Chanda Chacón

"Storytelling can be powerful."play video
Communication02:03

How Leaders Need to Communicate With Young People --Chanda Chacón

"You can't be a leader if people don't follow you."play video
Woo01:54

People are the most important thing in leadership. --Chanda Chacón

"Keep them focused and help them take ownership."play video
Maximizer01:46

Maximizing the Strengths of Others --DeMoine Adams

"I make other people feel valued."play video
Significance2:08

Using Significance for Public Speaking --DeMoine Adams

"I want to win people over to good ideas."play video
Woo01:56

How to Lift People Up Using Woo --Arthur C. Brooks

Influence Domain videos

How These Leaders Build and Nurture Strong Relationships Watch how they use strengths in the Relationship Building Domain.

"You have the ability to create an extraordinary team"play video
Connectedness03:53

Advice Deepak Has for Leaders With Connectedness --Deepak Chopra

"It has fueled a lot in my life"play video
Connectedness03:32

How Arianna Huffington Relies on Connectedness --Arianna Huffington

"When things don't go my way, I let things go"play video
Adaptability 02:29

Using Adaptability in My Leadership Strategy --Deepak Chopra

"We're going to solve problems in a way that is positive"play video
Positivity01:03

How Donde Deals With Negativity --Donde Plowman

"Don't be deterred"play video
Positivity0:45

What I Would Tell Others With Positivity --Reggie Van Lee

"There's not a cookie-cutter approach"play video
Individualization02:29

Using Individualization to Connect With People --Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

"There will always be haters"play video
Positivity0:44

Using Positivity to Be Resilient --Reggie Van Lee

"Overcome the fear of difference"play video
includer01:15

What Tim Shriver Would Tell Young People About the Importance of Inclusion --Tim Shriver

"A great leadership strategy is a shared vision"play video
Connectedness0:47

What Connectedness Means to Deepak --Deepak Chopra

"People want to follow someone who is Positive about the future"play video
Positivity 0:57

Advice for Students With High Positivity --Donde Plowman

"It's helped me relate to employees all over the world."play video
Individualization02:44

How to Lead With Individualization as Your No. 1 Strength --Kevin Lobo

"There's always a positive or silver lining."play video
Positivity 02:35

How Positivity Brings Hope --Kevin Lobo

"You have to go deep, but also broad."play video
Relator01:06

Advice Shauna Would Have for People With Relator --Shauna Olney

"If you want good outcomes, you need relationships."play video
Connectedness02:09

Using Relationships to Create Change --Shauna Olney

"That's been the gratifying thing for me: the relationships."play video
Relator02:34

Using Relator to be Authentic With Your Players --Tom Osborne

"How can I make a difference to them?"play video
Relator01:49

Why Little Things Matter: Relator --Mike Allen

"I'm definitely an optimist."play video
Positivity02:00

Using Positivity as a Journalist --Mike Allen

"Help them know how they fit in."play video
Individualization01:20

How to Prevent Blind Spots with Individualization --Mike Allen

"You've got to believe in what you do."play video
Relator01:53

Advice for People With Relator --Roy Spence

"It's about showing extra care and compassion."play video
Connectedness2:56

Showing Care and Compassion: Connectedness --Jeremy Fewtrell

"It's about trying to bring people together."play video
Connectedness02:12

Bringing People Together Through Connectedness --Robert E. Johnson

"I want us to be a championship team."play video
Individualization1:56

Leading With Individualization as a Football Player and CEO --DeMoine Adams

How These Leaders Analyze and Apply Important Information Watch how they use strengths in the Strategic Thinking Domain.

"I always have three or four options"play video
Strategic04:21

Using Strategic to Advance Unconventional Ideas --Deepak Chopra

"I find it easy to connect things together"play video
Strategic01:01

Using Strategic to Stay Focused on What's Important --Donde Plowman

"I look 30 to 40 years into the future"play video
Futuristic 0:59

Using Futuristic to Make Big, Bold Bets --Justin M. Bibb

"I don't care which path I follow"play video
Strategic01:04

Advice for Others Who Have Strategic --Robert Golob

"I'm always thinking 10 steps ahead"play video
Strategic02:30

How a Diplomat Uses Strategic --Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

"My desire is to see the bigger picture"play video
Strategic02:12

Using Strategic to Grow Special Olympics--Tim Shriver

"Don't mention me. I'm not the ambassador in this circumstance"play video
Strategic01:59

Using Strategic to Defuse an Intense Situation --Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

"Ask me what will happen 100 years from now"play video
Futuristic03:35

Why Deepak Uses Futuristic to Look 100 Years Into the Future --Deepak Chopra

"The future for me is 2100."play video
Futuristic01:41

How Far Vint Cerf Looks to the Future --Vint Cerf

"You don't learn anything unless you listen."play video
Input01:13

Don't Hesitate to Ask Questions --Vint Cerf

"I really want challenging input."play video
Input01:30

Surround Yourself With People Who Challenge You --Vint Cerf

"It's always about asking questions."play video
Learner03:50

The Art of Asking Questions --Kevin Lobo

"Learn what lights each person up."play video
Learner01:30

What Entrepreneurs With Learner Should Consider --Paul Allen

"There's something special about physical relics."play video
Input02:06

How Paul Allen Collects and Stores Information --Paul Allen

"I'm never comfortable with a long-term strategic plan."play video
Strategic01:40

Why You Have to Revisit Strategic Plans Weekly --Paul Allen

"I need to get as much information as possible."play video
Input02:51

Using Input to Know as Much as You Can --Shauna Olney

"I think about ways I can impact the lives of others."play video
Intellection01:42

Using Intellection to Make an Impact --Gordon Gee

"You're constantly soaking up information."play video
Learner01:18

Advice for People With Learner --Gordon Gee

"What is the one thing you need to accomplish?"play video
Strategic04:49

Strategic Through the Lens of a Quarterback --Roy Spence

"Know the right questions to ask."play video
Learner02:06

Using Learner as a Firefighter --Jeremy Fewtrell

"Leave the world better than we found it."play video
Futuristic02:01

Inspiring The Next Generation of Leaders --Robert E. Johnson

"You're trying to be innovative."play video
Ideation03:21

Getting The Most Out of Your Ideation --Robert E. Johnson

"Collecting ideas, collecting different approaches."play video
Input02:33

How Input Guides Janina's Approach to Business --Janina Kugel

"What pivots do I need to make?"play video
Strategic02:23

Planning Your Day With Strategic --DeMoine Adams

"You need a game plan."play video
Futuristic02:40

Advice for Students With Futuristic --DeMoine Adams

"You have to be practical as well."play video
Ideation01:36

How to Get Things Done With Ideation --Arthur C. Brooks

"You get 2-3 hours of maximum creativity time."play video
Ideation03:21

Practical Routines to Maximize Creativity --Arthur C. Brooks

"I'm naturally very curious."play video
Input01:47

Focusing Your Curiosity --Arthur C. Brooks

How These Leaders Make Things Happen Watch how they use strengths in the Executing Domain.

"You have to be comfortable with incompletions"play video
Achiever04:58

Declaring an End to Your Day as an Achiever --Arianna Huffington

"It's a serious issue"play video
Achiever02:18

Avoiding Burnout When You Have Achiever --Donde Plowman

"I have a responsibility to my community"play video
Responsibility 2:18

How Bibb Overcomes Setbacks --Justin M. Bibb

"My standard isn't time, it's quality"play video
Achiever01:27

I Don't Require Others to Work as Hard as Me --Reggie Van Lee

"You've got to be able to pivot"play video
Arranger01:09

How Arranger and Strategic Blend Together --Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

"Change is possible"play video
Belief01:37

Using Belief to Create Hope for the Future--Justin M. Bibb

"Joy is the only measure of success"play video
Achiever01:28

How Deepak Measures Joy to Balance His Achiever --Deepak Chopra

"I have a responsibility to give back"play video
Responsibility02:18

Using Responsibility to Help Others Reach Their Potential --Justin M. Bibb

How These Leaders Use Strengths Every Day Watch how they use strengths at work and in life.

"Find meaning and purpose in your life"play video
 01:38

The Secret to Finding Joy in Life--Deepak Chopra

"I can work more effectively with her"play video
 01:49

How Arianna Huffington Brings Out the Strengths in Others--Arianna Huffington

"I've used it every day of my leadership life."play video
 1:38

How Donde's Strengths Journey Started--Donde Plowman

"We all have a place of peace, wisdom and strength in us"play video
 04:06

Why Strengths Can Reverse the Rise of Unhappiness--Arianna Huffington

"We're all good at stuff, we just don't know it sometimes"play video
 01:17

How Understanding Everyone's Strengths Accelerates Inclusion--Donde Plowman

"These are my inherent superpowers I've been given"play video
 01:36

What Bibb Thought When He First Discovered His Strengths--Justin M. Bibb

"First, know yourself. Then, know others."play video
 01:47

Using Strengths to Better Understand Team Members --Robert Golob

"You have to understand others' perspectives"play video
 02:26

The Importance of Demonstrating Compassion in Leadership --Ambassador (Dr.) Robin Renee Sanders

"Every new student gets their strengths and a coach"play video
 01:30

What Makes the University of Tennessee Stand Out --Donde Plowman

"That was an aha moment."play video
 01:21

Understanding Student's Strengths to Improve Classroom Engagement --Donde Plowman

"I didn't know myself until I saw my strengths."play video
 03:58

How Paul Allen Used His Strengths to Become Successful --Paul Allen

"It needs to be authentic -- it can't feel fake."play video
01:26

Advice for Leaders Who Want to Show Compassion --Shauna Olney

"Even though we corrected players, we didn't attack them personally."play video
01:04

A Positive Approach to Coaching --Tom Osborne

"It can make you a better coach."play video
01:39

Unlocking Talent: A Strengths-Based Approach for Coaching Football --Tom Osborne

"Sometimes you can't always control the final score."play video
01:43

How to Motivate Players After a Loss --Tom Osborne

"I had to honor my commitment.."play video
01:07

Does Tom Osborne Think He Retired Too Early From Coaching? --Tom Osborne

"It's about building communities."play video
 03:34

Why West Virginia University Focuses on Strengths --Gordon Gee

"I don't want to let anybody down."play video
 03:40

How Roy Was Coached on His Strengths Growing Up --Roy Spence

"Being different brings out a lot of strength."play video
03:19

The Power of Being Different --Janina Kugel

"It's important to bring different people to the scene."play video
02:06

Appreciating Each Other's Unique Strengths --Janina Kugel

"I will never forget this interaction."play video
 04:09

The Reason Chanda Chacón Is in Pediatric Healthcare --Chanda Chacón

"I became more confident as a leader."play video
 01:02

When Chanda Chacón Discovered Her Strengths --Chanda Chacón

"We have to focus on our people."play video
 01:41

The Shift in Healthcare Over the Last Two Decades --Chanda Chacón

"It's a critical factor in having a happy life."play video
 02:51

The Importance of Having a Transcendent View of Life --Arthur C. Brooks