{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681760f86ac0e5213bb83c46/6a66480ed1989631424fdedc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Lead with Your Strengths","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/681760f86ac0e5213bb83c46/1785087900831-b99e1e15-08f0-477a-9171-f2f69011b4a8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>How to Lead with Your Strengths | Steve Barrett</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What changes when leaders stop trying to fix every weakness and start building around what people naturally do best?</p><p>In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Steve Barrett, founder of Black Flag Coaching, about CliftonStrengths, leadership, blind spots and the value of complementary partnerships.</p><p><br></p><p>Steve shares his journey from 30 years in senior leadership into independent practice, including the realities of building a business, moving into coaching and advisory work, and learning how strengths can support better decisions, stronger teams and more sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores:</p><p>• Why focusing on weaknesses can be demotivating</p><p>• How strengths can become blind spots</p><p>• Why leaders should not try to be good at everything</p><p>• How complementary partnerships improve performance</p><p>• How strengths can help leaders avoid becoming bottlenecks</p><p>• Why understanding all 34 CliftonStrengths themes matters</p><p>• How strengths can support change, growth and transition</p><p>• The role of strengths in professional services and franchising</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Steve Barrett:</p><p>Black Flag Coaching: <a href=\"https://blackflagcoaching.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://blackflagcoaching.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve--barrett\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve--barrett</a></p><p>Instagram: @blackflagcoaching</p><p>TikTok: @steve.barrett51</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.</p><p>Muhami Matters: <a href=\"https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/</a></p><p>Muhami: <a href=\"https://muhami.ae/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://muhami.ae</a></p><p>CJA Consulting: <a href=\"https://www.cjaconsult.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cjaconsult.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #CliftonStrengths #Leadership #StrengthsBasedLeadership #TeamDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalServices</p>","author_name":"Christopher Adams"}