Leading With Strengths

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Leading With Strengths is Gallup's global leadership study showcasing the greatest leaders across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and how they’ve used their strengths to become successful. Hosted by Gallup’s CEO, Jon Clifton, this podcast is more than interviews — it's a masterclass in harnessing strengths. We'll sit down with visionaries, icons, executives, world leaders and more as they reveal the hidden layers of their unique strengths.

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May 20, 202639 min

Brieane Olson: CEO of Pacsun

In this Leading With Strengths interview, Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, discusses how she leads with purpose and data to build brand relevance and resilience.Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Belief®, Arranger®, Strategic®, Responsibility® and Learner® — hear how Olson has led Pacsun through a brand transformation and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything.The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world.Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths.

March 4, 202638 min

Russell Cox: President and CEO of Norton Healthcare

In this Leading With Strengths interview, Russell Cox, president and CEO of Norton Healthcare, discusses how he leads with purpose and authentic optimism. Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Woo®, Positivity®, Achiever®, Futuristic® and Learner® — Cox demonstrates how leaders who consistently focus on purpose can sustain engagement, navigate pressure and develop people through times of change. Discover how Cox’s 38+ years of executive experience in healthcare has shaped his leadership style and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

December 10, 202536 min

Diane Hoskins: Global Co-chair of Gensler

Diane Hoskins, global co-chair of Gensler, shares how she focuses on growth, governance and global strategy for the firm’s 6,000+ people serving 3,500 clients in over 100 countries. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Strategic®, Maximizer®, Connectedness®, Learner® and Ideation® — Hoskins is a visionary and hands-on leader, championing organizational excellence and innovation. Learn how she cultivates a culture of creativity and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths.

December 3, 202531 min

Joe Thornton: CEO of Scooter's Coffee

Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter’s Coffee, shares how he balances the need for a localized approach to franchises while maintaining strong overall brand consistency in this Leading With Strengths interview.Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Belief®, Strategic®, Developer®, Individualization® and Responsibility® — Thornton inspires hope and develops plans for success. Discover how and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths.#leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

November 19, 202525 min

Harry Williams: President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Harry Williams, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, discusses how ambition, clarity, consistency and risk-taking guide his leadership in this Leading With Strengths interview. Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Achiever®, Learner®, Responsibility®, Focus® and Self-Assurance® — Williams has taken his career from the world of higher education to nonprofits. Learn how having the right focus can shape the direction of a business and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

October 21, 202536 min

Marlene Tromp: President of the University of Vermont

Marlene Tromp, President of the University of Vermont, shares how she leads with courage, fairness and curiosity in this Leading With Strengths interview.Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Learner®, Achiever®, Strategic®, Ideation® and Input® — Tromp believes leadership begins with understanding. “We make better decisions when we listen,” she says. Discover how one of higher education’s best leaders turns conviction into connection and why listening, learning and leading with strengths changes everything.The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world.Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #cliftonstrengths #leadership #leadershipskills

October 7, 202530 min

Juan Carlos Pinzón: Former Colombian Minister of Defense

The world needs strong leaders. Leaders who know their unique talents and use them to solve humanity’s toughest challenges. Leading With Strengths is Gallup’s global study of change-making leaders. Through in-depth interviews, we uncover the decisions, mindsets and strengths that define exceptional leadership across industries and cultures. Juan Carlos Pinzón twice served as Colombia’s ambassador to the U.S., helping commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations. From 2011 to 2015, he was Colombia’s youngest Minister of Defense, following earlier roles as Chief of Staff to the President, Vice Minister of Defense, and advisor at the World Bank, along with senior positions in banking and finance. Juan Carlos Pinzón is a visiting professor at Princeton University. Discover more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths

September 23, 202532 min

Amber Williams: Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders.Amber Williams is a visionary higher education leader and the first Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Under her leadership, UTK has scaled a strengths-based model that rallies the entire campus around student potential, helping drive a 10-point jump in four-year graduation and a 5-point boost in retention since 2019 — with retention rates rising to a record-breaking 92%, well above the 75% national average.Listen to the full series at https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths

September 16, 202526 min

Allison Boersma: President and CEO of Riddell and BRG Sports

In this Leading With Strengths interview, Allison Boersma, president and CEO of Riddell and BRG Sports, shares how she’s reshaping a storied brand by pairing bold innovation with a clear vision for the future. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Arranger®, Woo®, Adaptability®, Connectedness® and Communication® — Boersma combines curiosity with action as she pushes a century-old brand to keep evolving. Discover how she blends agility with strategic discipline to drive growth and protect athletes. The world needs great leaders who know their strengths and use them to create lasting impact. Leading With Strengths, Gallup’s global leadership study, explores how the world’s most influential leaders use their strengths to change the world. Subscribe to receive new Leading With Strengths interviews and learn more at www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths. #leadingwithstrengths #leadershipdevelopment #strengthsbasedleadership #leadership #leadershipskills

July 29, 202541 min

Chrissy Taylor: President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility

Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders.Chrissy Taylor serves as the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility. Taylor is a purpose-driven, third-generation leader with more than 25 years in the business who has evolved the organization and expanded its global reach while staying committed to delivering customer-centric mobility solutions.Listen to the full series at https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths