Are You Too Good to Fail?

Are You Too Good to Fail?

Sometimes our greatest strengths become our biggest obstacles. In this latest episode of The 5 Minute Career Hack, we sit down with Todd Davis, former Chief People Officer and Executive VP of Franklin Covey, to talk about the double-edged sword of strengths in the workplace. Davis shares his hard-earned insights from 35 years in leadership, including strategies to build strong relationships and a peek into the behaviors that make or break high-performing teams.

Key Highlights:

• The Double-Edged Sword of Strengths: Todd dives into how "strengths dialed up too high" can hinder adaptability and collaboration. He shares a story of an exceptionally organized colleague whose rigidity ultimately isolated her from the team.
• Foundations of Effective Relationships: The importance of seeing others clearly and managing biases. Todd introduces "wearing glasses that work" as a metaphor for viewing colleagues constructively to inspire trust and productivity.
• Creating Real Impact with Relationships: Todd explains that organizations thrive when relationships are prioritized and everyone feels valued. It’s not just “nice-to-have”—relationships are critical to hitting ambitious targets and driving innovation.

No Fluff, All Actions You Can Take:

1. Identify and Balance Your Strengths: Assess your top strengths and see if any are dialed up too high. Are you inadvertently stifling creativity or teamwork?
2. Reframe Your Perspective on Team Members: Try “wearing glasses that work.” Start with a positive outlook on others’ intentions and competence to foster a culture of collaboration.
3. Prioritize Relationships for Better Outcomes: Relationships are the foundation of trust and speed in an organization. Spend time building rapport and addressing conflicts early.

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