Episode 36
Strength-Based Leadership – Leveraging What You Do Best
Overview
The Heightening Podcast is an extension of Dr. Yolanda's coaching program. A program that informs and empowers women to live the life they were created to live. We talk about life-touching and life-changing topics to plan life strategies that result in personal and professional growth.
Series: Leading with Intention!
🎙️ Episode 36: Strength-Based Leadership – Leveraging What You Do Best
🔍 Episode Overview
In this episode, Yolanda explores the powerful concept of strength-based leadership, an approach that shifts the focus from fixing weaknesses to amplifying what you naturally do best. If you're feeling stretched thin or stuck in roles that drain you, this episode is your permission slip to lean into your strengths and lead from your zone of genius.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Why the most effective leaders build on their strengths—not their shortcomings
- How working in your strength zone boosts confidence, energy, and productivity
- Practical ways to identify your strengths through self-reflection and feedback
- Strategies to align your work and leadership style with what you naturally do best
💪 Key Takeaways
- Fixing weaknesses is draining; doubling down on strengths is energizing
- You’re more efficient and engaged when working in areas that come naturally
- Self-awareness and feedback are key to identifying your unique talents
- Leading with strengths creates a positive ripple effect across teams and organizations
📌 Call to Action
- Take a strengths assessment like CliftonStrengths or VIA Character Survey
- Here's the link for a free assessment https://theheighteningpodcast.pro.viasurvey.org/
- Reflect: What activities leave you feeling energized and accomplished?
- Start reshaping your work around your top strengths for maximum impact
🔜 Coming Up Next...
Next week, we’ll explore navigating transitions with intentionality—because leadership and career pivots are inevitable, but they don’t have to derail your progress.
Learn how to embrace change with clarity and purpose.
🎶 Until next time—keep leading with intention!
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