You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you.
When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately.
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You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you.
When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately.
Think of this as a leadership coach in your pocket.
Join us on your favorite platform, and take your leadership to the next level.
On Strengths Based Leadership/ Guest: Tracy Hutton, SVP, Global Talent, lululemon
For Leaders By Leaders
50 minutes
1 month ago
On Strengths Based Leadership/ Guest: Tracy Hutton, SVP, Global Talent, lululemon
Leadership expert Tracy Hutton shares how focusing on strengths, not weaknesses, can transform your team’s performance and well-being. Drawing from her experience at Deloitte and lululemon, Tracy reveals why strengths based leadership isn’t just a feel-good idea – it’s grounded in neuroscience and proven to drive results. Learn how to overcome negativity bias, build better teams, and rethink feedback and development for lasting impact.
Tune in to this episode as we explore:
(04:24) An unexpected opportunity
(06:27) Personal and professional growth at lululemon
(09:48) Understanding a strengths based approach
(13:22) True strengths are energising activities
(18:53) Clarifying job role verbs
(25:58) Exploring unrealised strengths
(28:25) Reframing perceived weaknesses
(30:14) Following curiosity to support wellbeing
(34:19) Rethinking leadership competency models
(42:58) Maximising strengths without misapplying them
(46:51) Ask employees what went well
(48:32) Embracing positivity and gratitude
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Connect with Tracy Hutton on LinkedIn
First, Break All the Rules – Book
Rise Above – Book
Work by Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
Nine Lies About Work – Book
Strengths Finder 2.0 – Book
Buddha's Brain – Book
Hardwiring Happiness – Book
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For Leaders By Leaders
You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you.
When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately.
Think of this as a leadership coach in your pocket.
Join us on your favorite platform, and take your leadership to the next level.
