Knowing Strengths, Knowing Leadership

by Dept. of Student Leadership & Involvement

Educational/Awareness Wolverine Summit

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Fri, Aug 19, 2022

5:30 PM – 6:15 PM MDT (GMT-6)

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800 West University Parkway, Orem, Utah 84058, United States

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All people have a unique combination of talents, knowledge, and skills — strengths — that they use every day to do their work, achieve their goals, and interact with others. Strengths-based leadership "focuses on productive and developmental conversations with employees that coach them toward repeat performance. Teams where 90% of employees or more know their strengths have substantially higher engagement" (Asplund & Hickman, 2021). However, gender bias still pervades leadership and management in the United States, which creates unbalanced representation and unrealized potential. Attendees will leave with an awareness of how a strengths-based approach can make an impact on leadership development, how women can be more intentional in using their natural talents to engage their teams, and how male colleagues can become stronger supporters and allies.

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Marianna Henry

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Marianna is a UVU Academic Standards Counselor & Coach. She's also an Associate Certified Coach, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Adjunct Instructor, and Small Business Owner. She is a first-generation American; her family emigrated from Poland. She is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Marianna earned a Master of Professional Studies (MProf) in Social Entrepreneurship, studying sociology and nonprofit leadership & organization. She has worked at UVU since 2009, previously in the study abroad department and academic advising. Over this time, Marianna has been recognized with the UVU Community Engaged Staff Member Award (2014) and the Dean's Staff Excellence Award (2018). She has served on the UWHEN UVU Chapter Board since 2019 and is excited for her role as President in the 2022-23 year. In her personal time, Marianna enjoys singing and reading, adores Halloween and Disneyland, and loves trip-planning just as much as the actual traveling part. She and her husband have four great kids, a big red dog, and a fluffy sassy cat!

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