Leading With Strengths – Details, episodes & analysis

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. 

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Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Competition | Individualization | Context | Deliberative

David 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.  

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming a hero, Jeremy Fewtrell. He is the Deputy Commissioner Field Operations of Fire and Rescue New South Wales. He is a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal, the highest honor afforded to Australian firefighters, and has responsibility for all New South Wales’ fire stations and community safety work.

Through the 2019-2020 bushfire season and the major flooding events of recent years Jeremy has played a critical role leading the response to these disasters.

Jeremy’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Learner, Arranger, Responsibility, Achiever and Connectedness.

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Roy Spence, Cofounder and Chairman of GSD&M. Roy has played a pivotal role in shaping the identities of some of the world's most iconic brands. His work in helping organizations articulate their purpose, values, and impact has set a new standard for meaningful engagement and connection.

Roy’s most passionate endeavor is the Make It Movement of which he is the founder and CEO. His endeavor is to make 2023 the Year of Purpose where together we as Americans stand together on the “One Thing” we all agree on: every parent wants their kids to be successful.

Roy’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Arranger, Maximizer, Relator and Responsibility.

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In this Leading With Strengths interview, Mike Allen, co-founder of Axios, shares the habits and mindsets that shaped his career as one of journalism’s most trusted voices. 

Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Individualization®, Relator®, Activator®, Positivity® and Self-Assurance® — Allen brings a listener’s instinct to every conversation and a builder’s perspective to every challenge. Discover how he turns sharp insight into decisive action 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. 

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University. A distinguished educator, visionary leader, and advocate for higher education, President Gee's contributions have left a permanent mark on the realms of academia, innovation, and community engagement.

His experiences have been shaped by a commitment to excellence, a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity, and a deep understanding of the vital role universities play in shaping society. Through his leadership, we have gained a deeper appreciation for the transformative potential that education holds and the vital role it plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

President Gee’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Intellection, Learner, Achiever, Arranger and Woo.

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In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming The Honorable Marie Royce, CEO of Marie Royce, LLC. A remarkable businesswoman, diplomat, and educator, Marie’s journey is a tapestry of leadership and global impact. As CEO of Marie Royce, LLC, she's a driving force behind innovation, serving on boards such as Cognito Health and Petrocas Energy Group. With a Fortune 500 pedigree at Procter & Gamble, Marriott International, and Nokia/Alcatel-Lucent, Marie's business acumen shines.

Marie was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate and sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs on March 30, 2018 and served until January 20, 2021. In her role she managed a wide range of global programs to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives through educational, professional, cultural, and sports exchanges that promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other nations, even creating the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs across 80 countries.

Marie’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Achiever, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Arranger and Strategic.

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In this episode, we are honored to have former Nebraska Football Coach, Athletic Director, U.S. Congressman, and Founder of the TeamMates Mentoring Program, Tom Osborne join us. A revered figure in the world of sports, mentorship, and leadership, Tom’s influence reaches far beyond the field, touching the lives of countless individuals through his commitment to excellence and character development.

With a legacy that spans decades of coaching, public service, and community engagement, Tom’s insights offer a unique perspective on the transformative power of mentorship and sportsmanship. His experiences have been forged through a lifetime of guiding athletes, fostering teamwork, and instilling values that extend far beyond the game.

om’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Achiever, Self-Assurance, Relator and Responsibility.

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Shauna Olney, the Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch at the International Labour Organization. With over three decades dedicated to advancing global gender equality and non-discrimination, Shauna's transformative impact shines brightly. Her 25-year tenure at the International Labour Organization fostered groundbreaking initiatives, including the Women at Work Centenary Initiative and the establishment of Convention No. 190 against violence and harassment.

As Chief of the Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch, Shauna's vision ignited monumental change. Her commitment extends through advocacy, mentoring, and advising, all while being recognized as one of the world's 100 most influential people in gender policy.

Shauna’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Achiever, Input, Learner, Developer and Relator.

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In today’s Leading With Strengths interview, Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com and Soar.com, talks about the ideas, curiosity and drive that have shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and lifelong learner. 

Guided by his top CliftonStrengths — Learner®, Input®, Ideation®, Intellection® and Strategic® — Allen blends a deep hunger for knowledge with the push to build, create and keep moving. Hear how he uses his strengths to explore big questions and turn raw ideas into real possibilities — 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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