I’ll admit it—I’m not a big football fan (shocking, I know!). But like so many others, I watched the Super Bowl, and I’m glad I did. In the post-game interview, Nick Sirianni said something that really stuck with me:
“You can’t be great without the greatness of others.”
That couldn’t be more true. We don’t achieve success alone, yet we often convince ourselves that we have to do it all on our own. The reality? For every task you dislike or feel unqualified to handle, there’s someone out there who excels at it.
The key is to find them. It may take time, but stay curious and keep your eyes open—the world is full of incredible people who can help you reach new heights.
What are our topics for today?
- Leadership: The Stress Barometer
- BrightPath Updates: StrengthsIQ.ai, CliftonStrengths Workshop with redi-Group,
- Self-Reflection: Mindfulness in the week ahead
Leadership
This tool is best used in a team or even 1on1 setting. You can use a scale of 1-5 or 1-10.
Have each team member state their current stress level and the main driver/cause for their stress. Then ask what the individual can do or what they need (from the team) so that the needle moves just one level, e.g. from a 3 to a 4.
This tool is meant to give the people a regular platform to express how they feel and it provides an opportunity for the team to offer support.
If you give it a chance and try it out, I would love to hear how it worked for you!
BrightPath Updates
The past four weeks have been very eventful and busy – in a good way!
Here’s one of the things I am super excited about:
As most of you know, CliftonStrengths is an incredible tool for discovering what makes you thrive. It reveals your natural talents—the things you do instinctively well. But here’s the catch: simply knowing your talents isn’t enough. The true power comes from intentionally developing them into strengths. That’s where coaching comes in.
Working with a coach helps you apply your talents in ways that lead to greater confidence, productivity, and fulfillment. But let’s be honest—coaching can be expensive, especially when you are not in a corporate environment, making it out of reach for many people.
What if there were a way to get the benefits of coaching at a fraction of the cost?
Enter StrengthsIQ.ai
Self-Reflection
This time, instead of self-reflection, let’s focus on mindfulness and intentionality as we navigate the week ahead.
- What will you do more of on purpose?
- What will you make time for?
- What will you offer to someone else?
Taking a few moments for self-reflection helps make us aware of our impact and provides an opportunity to appreciate our growth.
Give it a shot, try it out.
Even consider writing down your responses. Going back through those notes can really lift you up when you have a bad day or help when you are facing self-doubts.
I would love to hear your feedback on this news-note or if you have specific topics you would like to see in here.
…and if it’s been a while since we last connected, let’s grab a (virtual) coffee and catch up.
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And always remember, even the smallest steps get us closer to our goal – but you have to take the first step!
Stay Bright!
Jakob