Episode Summary:
In this lively episode of the BNI Southeast Tennessee podcast, Michael Crosa and Elaine Zambos discuss the importance of playing to individual strengths to build effective teams and achieve growth. Celebrating Elaine’s Halloween birthday, the conversation dives into tools like the Working Genius assessment, exploring how understanding what energizes (or frustrates) people can optimize performance. They highlight the need to align team roles with members’ strengths rather than focusing on weaknesses. Through examples and humor, Michael and Elaine offer practical ways to harness strengths to create momentum in both personal and professional settings.
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Honorary sponsor for this episode is Be The Change Youth Initiative, a BNI-member non profit empowering youth and reducing suicide rates by engaging them in community transformation. A good referral for Be The Change Youth Initiative would be businesses and community organizations who are passionate about community involvement and supporting younger generations. Learn more and get involved at https://bethechangeyi.com/
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