Embrace Your Strengths

Episode 68 Living Life with Passion and Purpose with Mandy Snell

Mandy’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: MAXIMIZER, EMPATHY, CONNECTEDNESS, DEVELOPER & POSITIVITY 

Mandy is a small town farm girl from Illinois who now lives in Mesa, Arizona.  

She  is the Engagement Champions for  CoreClarity, Inc.. CoreClarity’s proprietary framework begins with an individual’s CliftonStrengths® results, then takes a deep dive into understanding the things we don’t notice: our innate talents. Talents are those naturally recurring patterns of thought, feeling and behavior that can be productively applied. In other words, these are the things we do on autopilot that someone is willing to pay us to do.

In her 9 years with CoreClarity, Mandy has witnessed the powerful impact of their model firsthand. For more than 17 years, CoreClarity programs have positively impacted individuals, couples, teams and organizations. From teens to octogenarians; students to entrepreneurs to corporate executives; this system is the closest tool we have to writing each individual’s personalized “instruction Manual.”

Mandy has a gift for helping individuals connect deeply with their true selves so they can live vibrant, meaningful lives full of passion, purpose and presence. Using her degree in Tourism Management from the University of Illinois, her background in event planning and the CoreClarity model, Mandy has created a unique experience that leaves her clients with more than just a hike in the mountains. Her program, Meaning in Motion, helps mentor people through a journey of self-discovery that marries her love of the outdoors with her talent for bringing out the best in others.

Mandy sparks energy and elevates organizational alignment. With a strong intuition, she is most at home when honoring an individual’s perspective and offering a positive lens or encouraging words as they sort through their thoughts. With a passion for connecting others with their best self, she finds joy in helping individuals discover what makes them tick. You can find Mandy connecting with existing and prospective clients, coaching individuals, developing educational opportunities that strengthen our facilitator community, and enhancing resources that inspire us toward our greatest potential as an organization.

Mandy can be reached at mandy@coreclarity.net.

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Episode 67 A Father’s Reflections on Leadership from the Battle of Gettysburg with Jay Lorenzen

Jay's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: LEARNER, IDEATION, CONNECTEDNESS, STRATEGIC & CONTEXT  

Driven by a commitment to multiplying discipleship, Jay and his wife Laurie constantly dream of creative learning and leadership development venues for King and Kingdom. They want to be a voice for forgotten leaders.

 

Jay and Laurie Lorenzen have served with several missionary orders for 45 years - 20 years associate staff with Cru Military, 25 years full-time staff with Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ, and for the last three years with Global Service Associates.

 

Before beginning full-time missionary work, Jay spent his last 12 years of active duty military as an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Air Force Academy—during which he and Laurie began the Cru Military movement there. 

 

Prior to his Academy assignment, Jay was a KC-135 Navigator for four years before being selected for an Olmsted Fellowship at Tuebingen Universitat in Germany. After studying in Tuebingen, Jay attended Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University for his MA, followed by a Ph.D. sponsorship at the University of Denver. 

 

After he retired, he completed an MDiv at Denver Seminary.

 

Now, in addition to serving with the Cru’s Military Ministry and Faculty Commons (Cru’s ministry to faculty), Jay and Laurie helped lead the informal Gospel in Action initiative within the US Campus Ministry—attempting to wed together the bold proclamation and compassionate demonstration of the gospel into local movements. 

 

He and his wife Laurie have also directed the “If Properly Led Leadership Development Conference” at Gettysburg, PA (see ifproperlyled.org, now called  [thehighgroundatgettysburg.org](http://thehighgroundatgettysburg.org/) ) for the last 25 years.

 

Jay and Laurie have four married children and 15 grandchildren. 

 

When not traveling, Jay and Laurie live in Lake George, CO, near the Tarryall River, an excellent trout stream.

You can follow Jay at jaylorenzen on instagram

Episode 66 An Empathizing Mom, Friend & Counselor With Christine Kaskow

Christine's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  HARMONY,  EMPATHY, CONSISTENCY, RESPONSIBILITY & CONNECTEDNESS

Christine is a full time mom of two and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She and her husband Jonathan live in Austin, TX and stay busy with their four year old, one and half year old and their Chocolate Lab.

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Episode 65 Creating Grace Space for Yourself and Others with Michael Anderson

Michaels Top 5 CliftonSTrengths are: INPUT, CONNECTEDNESS, IDEATION, COMMUNICATION & STRATEGIC

Six years in the Army National Guard and over 30 years experience in leadership and executive-level leadership in the US and internationally provide Michael with a rich source of knowledge and insight into the joys and challenges of leadership. Michael is sought after by leaders around the world to provide personal development, team building, and strategic planning expertise. 

Michael left the non-profit world to pursue his interests in teaching and leadership development. He founded Anderson Leadership Resources and is an adjunct professor of Management and Leadership at the Townsend Leadership Institute, Concordia University, Irvine, and at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also affiliated with Indiana based consulting and training firm, StrategyWorx. 

Michael’s unique approach to leadership development stems from his extensive study of communication practice and theory, training in the Townsend Leadership Program, certifications as a SHERPA Executive Coach and CoreClarity facilitator, and M.A. in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University. From this diverse background and experience, Michael loves to help people and teams discover, embrace, and strengthen their identity as a foundation for leadership.

Michael and his wife live in Xenia, Ohio. They have four adult children and three grandchildren, so far. When Michael is not working he can often be found playing drums in a band or riding his motorcycle.

You can find out more about Michael at Anderson Leadership Resources

Two of his recent  recommended reads are Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine  and People Fuel by John Townsend.

 

 

Episode 64 Helping Others Find Their Calling with Eric Bryant

Eric's Top 5 ClfitonStrengths are: FUTURISTIC, POSITIVITY, WOO, BELIEF & COMMUNICATION 

DR. ERIC MICHAEL BRYANT serves with Gateway Church in Austin in Austin as Campus Pastor for Gateway South and as part of the teaching team along with Senior Pastor John Burke. Known for their mottos: “no perfect people allowed” and “come as you are, but don’t stay that way.”

From 1998-2010, Eric served as part of the leadership team with Erwin McManus at Mosaic in Los Angeles, a church known for its creativity and diversity. The four years prior to that he helped plant a church in Seattle, WA.

Eric is the author of Not Like Me: Loving, Serving, and Influencing Our Divided World, an adjunct professor at  Bethel Seminary, and creator and host of The Post-Christian Podcast. His most recent book is Fruitful which was a gift to his college aged daughter.  

Eric lives with his wife, Deborah, his son Caleb and his daughter Trevi near downtown in Austin, TX.

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Episode 63 Celebrating with OthersTheir God Given Strengths with Dayle Rogers

Dayle's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  EMPATHY, POSITIVITY, DEVELOPER, COMMUNICATION & ADAPTABILITY 

Dayle is a wife of one, a mother of six, a nana for almost 17, and a collector of people and fun experiences. She has been on staff with Cru for over 46 years, working a variety of jobs, and the one she is in now is by far her favorite.She works with the Lake Hart Stint program, where staff members from around the world come to Orlando for a year, work in the Cru headquarters and participate in personal coaching, growth opportunities with input from leaders of the ministry, as well as living in community with other staff going through the program. She has  the privilege of doing assessments with these folks, which allows her  into a sacred space to get to know how God has invested in and gifted them. In her spare time, she loves to write--has  a blog called Tip of My Iceberg. Her dream is to someday become a published author.

Episode 3 The CoreClarity Framework 

Dayle's Blog: The Tip of the Iceberg

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Episode 62 Overcoming Darkness with Beauty with Abigail Alleman

Abigail's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: STRATEGIC, INPUT, CONNECTEDNESS, CONTEXT & ACTIVATOR

Abigail Alleman, as an author, is passionate about reaching people with a message of hope through sharing her story of heartbreak and ultimately triumph through her journey with mental illness. This is the central purpose of her book'A Million Skies’. 

She loves to share herself as a speaker as well, encouraging all to ‘Fight for the Light’ found ultimately in Jesus Christ. She enjoys life in Illinois as a wife and mother of three children. Follow her on Instagram @abigail.alleman. . 

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Episode 61 Gifted by God to Bring Love and Hope to Others with Gerry Buchholz

Gerry’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: WOO, EMPATHY, POSITIVITY, CONNECTEDNESS & COMMUNICATION

Gerry was born in Amarillo, TX. and graduated from Austin College with a degree in education and math. She taught in public schools in America. She married, then lived and taught in Japan while husband served in the USAF for 3 years. Together they worked at the U. of PA and U. of TX helping students who came from other countries to be happy and successful while in the US

Gerry has 2 children and 6 grandchildren and has traveled and taught in 45-50 countries, helping people learn about Jesus.

She was married for 42 years until husband died over a decade ago. She has lived all over the US, but now resides in Austin, TX where she still helps the world to hear about Jesus Christ as she works with the Jesus Film. 

Gerry  enjoys traveling and getting to know and being with people. She also  enjoys  reading the Bible and sharing it with others.

To learn more about The Jesus Film

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Episode 59 Actively Sharpening and Loving Each Other with Andrew and Rachel Buchanan

Andrew's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: COMMUNICATION, DISCIPLINE, WOO, COMPETITION & ACTIVATOR

Rachel's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: WOO, BELIEF, ACTIVATOR, POSITIVITY & COMMUNICATION 

Andrew and Rachel live in Encintas, California and will celebrate their 3rd Anniversary in April. They have two darling little girls named Charlotte (16 months old) and Reese (3 months old). Together they love to spend time at the beach, surfing, playing spike ball, running and walking with friends. Andrew works for Marsh & McClennan Agency as a risk management consultant for technology and life science companies. Rachel works for a Christian ministry, Generous Giving, as their Volunteer Engagement Manager

Episode 58 Tuning in to Each Other with Clayton and Anne Hays

Clayton's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: COMMUNICATION, CONTEXT, EMPATHY, WOO & DEVELOPER

Anne's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: LEARNER, INTELLECTION, INPUT, HARMONY & RESPONSIBILITY

Clayton and Anne Hays have been married for 37 years and live in Baton Rouge, LA. Clayton leads Connections Ministry which seeks to help believers from various churches to work together to reach men for Christ and make disciples.  Anne is a Christian counselor (LPC) in private practice. Her areas of specialty are trauma recovery and Emotionally Focused Couples (EFT) therapy. Clayton and Anne have 3 adult kids and 5 grandchildren.

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