What talent is at the heart of Megxit?
With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepping back from the royal family, one wonders what is at play. What could possess someone to sacrifice royalty and wealth for an independent life with a small family? Ask a Relator® and they will understand! Relators®...
What gave Kobe Bryant his passion?
Like much of the world, I have been deeply mourning the early, unexpected loss of Kobe Bryant. For anyone that even remotely cared about basketball for the past twenty years, Kobe was ever present, and will always continue to be in our memories. Not many people know,...
Do you befriend your own intellect like Barrack Obama?
Intellection® is the CliftonStrength® for people that love to think! Sherlock Holmes uses this strength when he retreats to his “mind palace” to solve complex mysteries, as seen in the clip below. And, Barrack Obama maximizes this strength when he spends 1-3 hours/...
The “Just Mercy” Strength
With “Just Mercy” hitting theaters, Bryan Stevenson’s groundbreaking work with the Equal Justice Institute is expanding to new audiences. So, this is a great time to discuss the CliftonStrength® on grand display in the film, book, and Bryan...
What Strength Makes These Past Heroes Relevant Today?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lennon, Walt Disney, and Eleanor Roosevelt shared one powerful CliftonStrength®! It is one that makes them still relevant today because they were all ahead of their time. And, that’s not just a saying. Every day and night, their...
Setting Resolutions in the New Year: A Guide for the 34 CliftonStrengths®
Happy New Year! I love the idea of New Year Resolutions because, as a Maximizer®, I also love working to be my best and supporting others to do the same. As you work to set a resolution of your own (or not), below is some guidance based on the 34 CliftonStrengths®....
The 2020 CliftonStrengths® Red/Green Switch
Over 2020, CliftonStrengths® is going through a change! In the Christmas spirit, there is most notably a red/green switch occurring on the CliftonStrengths color palette. According to Gallup®, “We are making changes to the domain colors as they are not ADA compliant;...
What make Santa Claus so significant?
Considering Santa Claus is a (SPOILER ALERT!) mythological creature and has perfect immortal status as Saint Nicholas, anyone could take artistic license to say how he exercises any of the 34 CliftonStrengths®. But, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find any...
How the 34 CliftonStrengths™ Move to a New Home
Since I am in the middle of moving my home from Greensboro, NC to St. Petersburg, FL, I have been pondering how each of the 34 CliftonStrengths™ handles a big move. So, this week, I am taking a break from the usual format to share how the 34 strengths move. I hope you...
Brigid Belko Gorton
I am a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach motivated to empower a world that works Stronger Not Harder.
Let’s get started! Contact or email me at brigid@strongernotharder.com.
