Reposition your strengths, rediscover your purpose, and lead with clarity—because what got you here won’t get you where you’re meant to go.
Let’s talk about strengths. Not the fluffy kind listed on outdated résumés (Team Player! People Person! Multi-tasker!), but the real, gritty, game-changing strengths that actually move the needle in today’s fast-paced world.
Here’s the thing: What got you here won’t get you there. Yesterday’s strengths may not match tomorrow’s challenges. The goal? Reposition your strengths to lead with more relevance, resilience, and results—and yes, that starts with actually knowing yourself.
Step 1: Stop Believing Your Own Hype
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “Play to your strengths.” But what if the strengths you’re clinging to are no longer serving you? What if you’ve outgrown them? Or worse—what if they’re holding you back?
Real leaders do the hard thing: they take a good, honest look in the mirror and ask, “What am I holding on to that’s become a crutch instead of a catalyst?”
Repositioning starts when you’re brave enough to re-evaluate the strengths you’ve always relied on—and see if they still fit.
Step 2: Ditch the Labels. Embrace the Layers.
You’re not just “the problem-solver,” “the motivator,” or “the data person.” You’re a multi-faceted, ever-evolving human being with experiences, values, fears, and triggers that shape how you lead, communicate, and connect.
Instead of locking yourself into one role, ask:
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What’s one strength I haven’t fully owned yet?
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What’s a skill I’ve avoided because it challenges me?
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What do others see in me that I don’t?
Self-awareness isn’t soft. It’s a strategy.
Step 3: Upgrade Your Strengths to Match the Moment
Today’s leadership demands agility, emotional intelligence, and courage. Not just knowing how to lead, but knowing how to pivot.
Ask yourself:
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Can I communicate with people who don’t think, work, or live like me?
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Do I know when to push and when to pause?
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Can I adapt my strengths to meet what this moment—this team—this economy needs?
If not, it’s time for a strengths reset.
Step 4: Reconnect to Your Why
This is the therapy-meets-results part. You can’t lead with purpose if you’re disconnected from your own.
Repositioning your strengths is not just about skill—it’s about alignment. Are your actions in sync with your values? Does your team see what drives you? Are you modeling the very growth you expect from others?
When your strengths support your purpose—not just your productivity—that’s when the magic happens.
Step 5: Ask for Feedback Like a Pro (Not a People-Pleaser)
Leaders who want real growth don’t wait for the annual review. They ask smart questions like:
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“What do I do that energizes this team?”
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“Where do I unintentionally cause friction?”
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“What’s one strength I need to double down on—and one I need to rework?”
And when they get answers? They listen without defensiveness. That’s power.
Final Thought: This Isn’t About Changing Who You Are.
It’s About Becoming More of Who You’re Meant to Be.
Repositioning your strengths isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. It’s the next-level leadership that turns managers into motivators and executives into changemakers.
And if you’re ready to help your team do the same? I’m your speaker.
Bring me in to help your leaders:
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Unlock their real strengths (not just the ones on paper)
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Rewire how they see themselves—and each other
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Lead with more courage, compassion, and clarity than ever before
Let’s ditch the generic pep talks and dive into real transformation with a keynote or workshop that’s bold, funny, and packed with practical psychology.
Ready to raise the bar? Let’s talk.
Let’s turn potential into performance—call me to help your team grow stronger, lead smarter, and show up bolder than ever.
