StrengthsFinder: The Learner

by on August 19, 2011
StrengthsFinder: The Learner
People with Learner love to… well, learn! Whatever the subject, they are drawn to the process of learning. They’re excited less about the outcome of the learning and more about the “getting there.” If you’ve got it: Seek roles that…

“Strengths” Training

by on January 13, 2011
“Strengths” Training
As part of my Fanatical Manager Certification, I took several courses over the past few months through Rackspace University.  This Program was designed to help me be more in tune with what Rackspace is all about and how I can…

Engagement for Business Results

by on July 27, 2010
Engagement for Business Results
We’ve talked a lot about Talent, Core Values, Leadership and Strengths in previous blog postings.  But what happens when all those ingredients successfully come together? Engagement. Gallup describes this phenomenon as the Gallup Path.  Identify Strengths, Find the Right Fit,…

Talent Casseroles

by on June 8, 2010
Talent Casseroles
People are casseroles.  Huh?  Yes, people are like casseroles.  “Uncle Wayne has lost it” is what you are probably saying about now.  You wouldn’t be the first. But let me explain. I used this analogy a number of years ago…

What To Do About A Weakness

by on April 15, 2010
What To Do About A Weakness
I just completed a project that almost killed me. Ok, maybe it wouldn’t have killed me, but it took me to the edge of insanity.  What was the project?  I had to plan a special event. So, truth be known,…