Magic in the Room #146: Using Your Strengths to Lead Intentionally
May 2, 2023
Is it better to focus on using your strengths or to try and fix your weaknesses? Intentional Leaders strive to be as effective as possible by using their strengths to perform at a high level. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke make the case that individuals need to focus on their strengths and that teams can be well-rounded by ensuring diverse strengths in the group.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- Messi Goal vs Bilbao • 2014/15 • Copa del Rey
- Magic in the Room #84: Win and Help Win in Tribal Enterprise with Brian Gooden
- From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks
Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded onsite in Big Sky, Montana
- Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music
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