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Episode 113

Strategic | Connecting the Dots to Create Clarity and Direction

Strategic thinkers see patterns others miss 🔍 In this episode of Coach to Coach, Brandon Miller is joined by Kathy Kersten and Lisa Cummings to explore the power of the Strategic strength from the CliftonStrengths framework.

They dive into how Strategic shows up in leadership, coaching, and team dynamics highlighting how intuition, pattern recognition, and decision-making drive clarity and progress. The conversation unpacks the advantages and challenges of being a Strategic thinker, how it partners with other strengths, and how to teach strategic thinking effectively. This episode offers fresh insight for coaches and leaders seeking to sharpen their foresight and navigate complexity with confidence.

 

💥 Key Takeaways:

  • Strategic thinkers excel at seeing the big picture and exploring possibilities.
  • Teaching Strategic thinking involves identifying desired outcomes and skills.
  • Intuition plays a significant role in Strategic decision-making.
  • The superpower of Strategic strength is the ability to make smart, aligned decisions quickly.

 

📚 Additional Resources:

The Strengths Whisperer

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