World of Work – Q1 2019 – StrengthsLauncher

World of Work - Q1 2019 - StrengthsLauncher - Image Credit: Brandon Lopez via Unsplash
We’re 88 days into 2019. We have 277 days left. Are you using your talents to their maximum effect in work, play and life? Give irrational thinking a punch in the mouth with this helpful list. 24 Common Cognitive Biases—Open Culture Learning to say “no” is essential to fighting the tyranny of the urgent. 9 Ways To Say No To ... Read More

Even Elvis Needed A Helping Hand

Elvis March, 1957 Gold - StrengthsLauncher
Last week I revisited the first few chapters of Peter Guralnick’s masterful two-volume Elvis Presley biography, “Last Train To Memphis/Careless Love”.  The life-changing influence of several early mentors in Elvis’ childhood seemed to leap off the page. Here are five stories about people who encouraged the talent of a young Elvis Aaron Presley and the power within each of us ... Read More

3 Secrets Wayne Huizenga Knew About Strengths

3 Secrets Wayne Huizenga Knew About Strengths - Doug Wilks, Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach Photo by Stefan Steinbauer
Wayne Huizenga is the only person in history to have founded three different Fortune 500 companies. This extraordinary accomplishment was marked not just by what he achieved, but how he achieved it. What three secrets did one of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs know about strengths you can apply today? Knowing Your Strengths Clears The Way A key aspect of strengths coaching ... Read More

Take the Tools, Leave the Distraction

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Productivity tools are like gym memberships—they’re only good if we actually use them. In a recent productivity study, students checked their smart phones for non-class related reasons over 11 times during class per class. In another study, one quarter of workers reported feeling increased stress and poor health because of the information they’re required to process for their daily work. Here are ... Read More

Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas And Talent Theme Dynamics

In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Willie Nelson and the Rebuild Texas Fund produced a once in a lifetime “Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas” benefit concert to help those affected by the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Vaughan, Leon Bridges and many other standout artists performed almost ... Read More

Best of the World of Work — Vol. VI

StrengthsFinder, Doug Wilks, StrengthsLauncher Coaching - Gratisography
Hello StrengthsLaunchers! Below are my three favorite articles from Q3 2017. We learn how to instill meaning into a “meh” job, realize why burning out on the hamster work wheel of death isn’t such a great idea and look forward to what management mastery will look like 10 years from now. Enjoy! How To Find Meaning In a Job That’s ... Read More

Aiming Your Strengths With Mind Mapping

Aiming Your Strengths With Mind Mapping - Doug Wilks StrengthsLauncher - CliftonStrengths Summit
Last month I had the privilege to speak to 175 executives, educators and strengths advocates at the CliftonStrengths Summit about leveraging the power of mind mapping to focus our natural talents. Here are the key takeaways from the workshop to help you aim your unique strengths on your personal and professional goals. What Is Mind Mapping And Why Is It So Effective? The ... Read More

2017 CliftonStrengths Summit Highlights

It’s hard to believe the first international CliftonStrengths Summit was held only 12 short months ago. What began when Donald O. Clifton asked, “What if we focused on what is right with people instead of what’s wrong?” is now a worldwide movement. The second CliftonStrengths Summit hosted over 1,100 strengths ambassadors from 27 nations. The energy, passion and coaching expertise felt ... Read More