In this brief segment, Mike McDonald, Senior Workplace Consultant at Gallup, talks to us about data – saying that data should give you choices, and help you see solutions. It should also help drive action and allow you to capitalize on strengths.

If you missed the full interview, you can catch it here:

https://youtu.be/ZWCbRbZaSEQ

Connect with Mike McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcdonald-ph-d-4838211/ 

Learn more about the CliftonStrengths assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx 

Learn more about Gallup: https://www.gallup.com/home.aspx

You can also listen to the interview in podcast form:

Apple podcast link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-of/id1549592446  

I Heart podcast link:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-speaking-of-76708275/#  

Spotify podcast link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1g2LUGr0SzxbBmSHB3FHyL?si=PNO79sBOReGXQJu_CrsJEg

Topical time codes:

00:35 – Data – what are you doing with it

2:05 – CliftonStrengths assessment

5:00 – Optimizing strengths

8:02 – Growth mindset and strength

10:58 – Is there an equation for strengths success

14:28 – Meaningful work

18:46 – Strengths as a relational shortcut

23:07 – Strengths and engagement – having a best friend at work

26:57 – Trust 

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