Arranger Theme

Debunking Strengths Myth #4

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Many of us buy into the myth that talent and motivation are totally separate things. A strengths-based approach, however, debunks this. Simply put, your talents are your motivations; they’re usually inseparable. A strengths expert explains.

Fixing a "Sneaky Broke" Hotel

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

How a focused and determined new manager of an underperforming hotel tightened expectations, showed the staff their potential, and turned the property's finances around.

The Basics of Mentoring

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders who want to develop their organizations or constituencies need to implement the basics of mentoring. Don Clifton, co-author of Now, Discover Your Strengths, shares his thoughts on six basics of mentoring that every leader needs to know.

Managing Your Weaknesses

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT

We are constantly forced to cope with our own weaknesses. Moving into a different job, taking on a challenging project, getting promoted into management -- situations like these usually require us to confront our own "areas for improvement" -- or those of the people we supervise. In this GMJ Q&A, Kenneth A. Tucker tells how using your top talents can help you manage your weaknesses.

Arranger

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.