Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

Are you majoring in minors? We all have them; those things we aren’t so great at.  Often referred to as weaknesses, they can keep us from getting what we want, performing as expected or showing up as we would like.  They get in our way or in the way of...

Why Strengths? Why Accelus? For as long as I can remember, I have been able to spot signs of strengths in others. Yet I couldn’t see how to make that what I did in my everyday life. Role models for sparking excellence and achievement in the 1980’s and 1990’s were...

Seeking to understand one’s place in life is a noble endeavor.  Yet it is not a project to be defined by action plans and steps. It comes from focused effort yet is not the direct product.  Let me explain. Many of us desire to understand our purpose in life or...

As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, we learn to love all 34 of the CliftonStrengths® themes. Considering that most of how we think, feel and behave is driven by our Top 5 Strengths Themes, it takes extra effort to become intimate with all 34. What better place to learn about the...

I dream in potential. It may seem weird but most dreams are. It is the Maximizer® in me, seeking to transform something strong into something superb. Most of the dreams have to do with unrealized potential; that of which is right in front of you if only you could see...

Stepping into a new leadership role can be overwhelming.  There is the excitement of the new opportunity, the chance to prove yourself and a bit (or more) apprehension of your ability to do so.  The combination of adrenaline and fear can be deadly or powerful.  Which will it be for...