Leading With Strengths

Episodes

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  E.J. Kuiper, President and CEO of FMOL Health 21.10.2026 37m

  In this Leading With Strengths conversation, E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO of FMOL Health, talks about how his Positivity, Maximizer and Individualization helped him build a system that refuses to settle — one that trains its leaders annually and treats each employee’s story as worth hearing.Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Positivity®, Maximizer®, Belief®, Individualization® and Developer® — Kuiper leads a $4 billion, not-for-profit health system serving Louisiana and Mississippi and holds a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine and a master’s degree in health services administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. 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 
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  John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE 01.10.2026 20m

  In this Leading With Strengths conversation, John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE, talks about how his Strategic, Learner and Activator helped transform trauma into a movement — one that has directed more than $5 billion into underserved communities and restored a sense of hope for millions of Americans.Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Strategic®, Learner®, Activator®, Achiever® and Context® — Bryant leads the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment, is a seven-time bestselling author and has served as a presidential advisory appointee under Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.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
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  Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President of Nestlé S.A. and CEO of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa 26.08.2026 24m

  In this Leading With Strengths conversation, Remy Ejel, executive vice president of Nestlé S.A. and CEO of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa, talks about how he leads with inclusion and a belief in the importance of growing people’s capabilities to grow the business.Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Relator®, Responsibility®, Intellection®, Arranger® and Includer® — Ejel helps lead a business committed to delivering affordable, accessible nutrition to consumers in 113 countries.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
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  Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones 17.06.2026 39m

  In this Leading With Strengths interview, Penny Pennington, Managing Director of Edward Jones, discusses how she’s built Edward Jones into a firm serving 9 million families. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Intellection®, Futuristic®, Input®, Learner® and Belief® — Pennington centers her work on relationships. Hear how she uses her Belief and Futuristic strengths to help inspire hope for the 55,000 employees at Edward Jones — 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 
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  Brieane Olson: CEO of Pacsun 20.05.2026 39m

  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. 
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  Russell Cox: President and CEO of Norton Healthcare 04.03.2026 38m

  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 
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  Diane Hoskins: Global Co-chair of Gensler 10.12.2025 36m

  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. 
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  Joe Thornton: CEO of Scooter's Coffee 03.12.2025 31m

  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
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  Harry Williams: President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 19.11.2025 25m

  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 
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  Marlene Tromp: President of the University of Vermont 21.10.2025 36m

  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
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  Juan Carlos Pinzón: Former Colombian Minister of Defense 07.10.2025 30m

  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
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  Amber Williams: Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 23.09.2025 32m

  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
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  Allison Boersma: President and CEO of Riddell and BRG Sports 16.09.2025 26m

  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 
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  Chrissy Taylor: President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility 29.07.2025 41m

  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
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  Leslie Motter: CEO, Make-A-Wish America 01.07.2025 35m

  Leslie's Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy®, Connectedness®, Strategic®, Relator®, Developer®Leslie Motter serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish America. Leslie is an agile, results-driven C-suite executive with over 30 years of experience in strategy, finance, operations and human resources.  
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  Andre Perry: Director of the Center for Community Uplift, Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro 14.10.2024 1h 15m

  Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation | Strategic | Arranger | Futuristic | Analytical    Andre M. Perry is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, Director of Brookings' Center for Community Uplift, and a scholar-in-residence at American University. A respected commentator on race, inequality, and education, he authored Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities. Perry regularly contributes to MSNBC and has been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
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  Simon Sinek: Founder of The Optimist Company 23.09.2024 1h 15m

  Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation | Futuristic | Strategic | Communication | Restorative    Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to helping advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist -- a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work they do. A trained ethnographer, Simon is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace -- which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to receive hundreds of millions of views.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
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  Kendra Tucker: CEO, Truckstop 09.09.2024 37m

  Kendra Tucker, CEO of Truckstop, discusses how she leads with purpose-driven courage in this Leading With Strengths interview. Guided by her top CliftonStrengths — Communication®, Competition®, Achiever®, Significance® and Command® — Tucker views progressive growth as an essential element of winning and believes she can be a positive presence in the world. Hear how Tucker, who has known her strengths since she was 16, has seen them mature and manifest — 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 
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  David Tudehope: CEO, Macquarie Technology Group 12.08.2024 47m

  Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Competition | Individualization | Context | DeliberativeDavid is the co-founder and CEO of Macquarie Technology Group, serving since July 16, 1992. He oversees the company's management and strategic direction, engages in regulatory issues, and contributes to cybersecurity advisory for the Australian Government. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, has received recognition as Australian Communications Ambassador, CEO of the Year at the World Communications Awards, and the prestigious Pearcey Medal for his contributions to the Australian ICT industry.  For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request
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  James B. Milliken Chancellor: The University of Texas System 22.07.2024 33m

  Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Intellection | Input | Strategic | Learner | ContextJames B. Milliken is chancellor of The University of Texas System, where he also holds the Lee Hage and Joseph D. Jamail Regents Chair in Higher Education Leadership.  Milliken is a national leader in public higher education with more than 30 years of experience. As chancellor, he oversees one of the largest public university systems in the United States, comprised of 14 academic and health institutions, including seven medical schools and five Carnegie R1 research universities.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.com Transcripts available upon request