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Not only do people who have the Competition talent seek to win in everything they do. They also know, intuitively, how other people are performing and how they measure up. If you are someone who has the Competition strength, be aware that you likely need to be able to compete with others, consistently, and outperform them, to feel truly victorious.

People who shine with the Gallup Communication® strength are people who like to explain, describe, speak in public, or write. They are highly effective hosts and always on the hunt for the perfect phrases and most powerful word combinations. They make the world listen.

Adaptability is a “now” theme where people live ― and work in the moment. People who show adaptability through the Gallup CliftonStrengths are people who view their futures as something that evolves one choice at a time, rather than something that is set in stone.

Here are seven truths about accountability, which will help you better understand and increase accountability levels in your organization.

I’ve long been captivated by the idea of creating a leadership “user’s manual.” The basic idea is that managers should create a short guide to their personality, work style and, yes, even quirks, so that their direct reports would know how to best work with them. I also suspected that this kind of “user’s manual” would serve as a good reminder to myself about my unique traits. (“What’s my MBTI? Oh, I’m an I,N…uh, T…hmmm.”)

I’ve heard from therapists and coaches alike to “fake it until you make it.” And more than one CEO has told me, “There is...

It’s great when our direct reports get along. Even better if they’re swapping stories and bonding. Yet, as with anything, too much of a good thing can quickly go wrong. Whether it’s an employee who is talking incessantly, chatting too loudly, or always interrupting, there is a right and wrong way to approach the issue.

Kevin Kruse: Kim, you started and taught the course Managing at Apple. And I'm curious, how big was effective feedback in that curriculum or...

There was a time in my life when I would leave work only to immediately collapse in euphoric exhaustion. I’d vegg-out on the couch,...