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Leading With Strengths

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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20:37

John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE

Leading With Strengths ·

2026/10/01

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

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24:32

Remy Ejel, Executive Vice President of Nestlé S.A....

Leading With Strengths ·

2026/08/26

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

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39:06

Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones

Leading With Strengths ·

2026/06/17

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

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39:45

Brieane Olson: CEO of Pacsun

Leading With Strengths ·

2026/05/20

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

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38:43

Russell Cox: President and CEO of Norton Healthcare

Leading With Strengths ·

2026/03/04

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

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36:56

Diane Hoskins: Global Co-chair of Gensler

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/12/10

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

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31:05

Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter's Coffee

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/12/03

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

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25:15

Harry Williams: President and CEO of the Thurgood...

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/11/19

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

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36:15

Marlene Tromp: President of the University of Vermont

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/10/21

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.Marlene Tromp, Ph.D., is the 28th president of the University of Vermont and a proven leader in public higher education. Her presidency builds on UVM’s tradition

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30:38

Juan Carlos Pinzón: Former Colombian Minister of Defense

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/10/07

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

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32:30

Amber Williams: Vice Provost for Student Success at...

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/09/23

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

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26:43

Allison Boersma: President and CEO of Riddell and BRG...

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/09/16

Leading With Strengths is a Gallup study uncovering the unique talents of the world’s most influential leaders.Allison Boersma is the president and chief executive officer of Riddell and BRG Sports. She brings extensive leadership experience in finance, operations and strategy, with prior roles at Kraft Foods and PwC.Listen to the full series at https://www.gallup.com/leading-with-strengths

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41:24

Chrissy Taylor: President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/07/29

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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35:30

Leslie Motter: CEO, Make-A-Wish America

Leading With Strengths ·

2025/07/01

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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75:20

Andre Perry: Director of the Center for Community...

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/10/14

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

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75:10

Simon Sinek: Founder of The Optimist Company

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/09/23

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

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37:38

Kendra Tucker: CEO, Truckstop

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/09/09

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Communication | Competition | Achiever | Significance | Command Kendra Tucker joined Truckstop in 2020 as chief revenue officer, leading the sales and customer teams. In 2021, her role expanded to take on operations and strategy as chief operating officer, and in 2022, she was appointed CEO. For more than 15 years, Tucker has led teams across a variety of business models and industries, successfully executing strategic growth and consistent profitability.For more interviews

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47:55

David Tudehope: CEO, Macquarie Technology Group

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/08/12

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

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33:54

James B. Milliken Chancellor: The University of Texas...

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/07/22

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

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31:47

Ellyn Shook: Chief Leadership and Human Resources...

Leading With Strengths ·

2024/07/08

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Activator | Ideation | Futuristic | Self-Assurance | InputEllyn Shook is Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer, responsible for helping the 742,000 people of Accenture succeed professionally and personally. Her global team of HR leaders is reimagining leadership and talent practices to create the most truly human work environment in the digital age, fueling Accenture’s ability to live its purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human

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