Small Frictions That Can Tear A Team Apart
Monday, 04 November 2024
by Charlotte Blair
Imagine a single grain of grit sneaks into your shoe. It’s minor at first—a little rub against the back of your heel, that’s hardly worth stopping for. But with each step, it digs in deeper, slowly wearing into the material at the back on the heel. Eventually, that small irritation can tear a hole in
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The Power of Silence: What is really behind the quiet?
Friday, 25 October 2024
by Charlotte Blair
One of the most frequent comments on my school reports was, “Charlotte talks too much.” It wasn’t wrong! With my CliftonStrengths Communication theme high, I’ve always had plenty to say, and with Activator fueling me, sometimes I talk a little too fast. Add in my Positivity and the excitement often flows out of me like
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Charlotte Blair, CliftonStrengths, Harmony, Leadership, networks, The Strength Partners
Beyond the Top 5
Friday, 04 October 2024
by Charlotte Blair
It’s been quite a week. One of those weeks that leaves you reflecting on how complex we are as people, and how we are so much more than just a single strength or talent. This week, my husband and I found ourselves in court—and we won. You’d think we’d be celebrating, right? But there’s no
- Published in Strength Partners, Team work, The Strengths Partners
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Charlotte Blair, CliftonStrengths, Command, Empathy, Harmony, Leadership, networks, The Strength Partners
Navigating Feedback When You Are Told You Shine “Too Much”
Thursday, 20 June 2024
by Zoe
Receiving feedback from your boss that you’re “too much” or need to “tone it down” can be challenging, especially when you’re passionate about your work. However, this feedback doesn’t mean your strengths are liabilities. Instead, it’s an opportunity to harness your abilities more effectively and ensure they align with your professional environment. Here’s how to
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Activator, CliftonStrengths, Command, Communication, Competition, Focus, Self-Assurance, Significance, StrengthPartners, The Strength Partners, Woo
How to Speak Up When Your Boss Says You’re Too Quiet
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
by Zoe
Next in this instalment of ‘TOO’ is the one for my deep-thinking friends. When your Boss tells you that you should speak up more, that you are too quiet. In the workplace, it’s easy to feel pressured to conform to louder, more assertive communication styles. However, if you’ve been told you’re too quiet, it’s crucial
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