Your Strengths Are Your Edge | Build CI Teams That Last

Описание: Strength-Based Leadership is the key to CI teams that truly thrive. Learn how to build
high-impact CI teams by using strengths, trust, and smart leadership, not pressure or burnout.

Website Link : https://garycoxcreates.ca/

About This Video
Most Black Belts are trained to be technically strong. And while that matters, it’s not enough to
build a true culture of continuous improvement. In this video, we explore Strength-Based
Leadership—a powerful way to lead CI teams by helping people work in their strength zones,
where they feel energized, engaged, and effective.

You’ll learn why thriving CI teams aren’t built by fixing weaknesses, but by intentionally
developing and leveraging strengths.

What You’ll Learn in This Video
● What “strength” really means (based on Marcus Buckingham’s work)
● Why strength is more than just skill, it’s energy, talent, and motivation
● The three ingredients of a strength: skills, knowledge, and talent
● Why great teams are not made of well-rounded people, but well-aligned strengths
● Common myths about weaknesses and why focusing on strengths drives growth
● How to identify your own strength zones
● How to create and use strength statements as a CI leader
● Practical ways to build CI roles and habits around strengths

Why This Is Important
Traditional CI training focuses heavily on tools and execution. But without engaged, energized
people, improvement efforts stall. Strength-Based Leadership helps CI leaders stay energized,
resilient, and effective, while building teams that thrive instead of burn out.
When people work in their strengths:
● Performance becomes more consistent
● Engagement increases
● Teams collaborate better
● Leaders sustain energy over the long term

This approach has transformed careers, teams, and cultures—and it can do the same for yours.

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Take time to reflect:
What strengthens you?
What drains you?
How can you lead more intentionally by using your strengths?
Your strengths are your edge. Use them to build CI teams that truly thrive.

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This video is part of the Cultivating Champions of CI series, hosted by Gary Cox, author of Cultivating Champions of CI. Gary Cox explores key strategies and lessons on Continuous Improvement that can be applied by leadership and process improvement leaders.

About Me, Gary Cox
I’m a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Senior Associate at Barrington Consulting, with over 20 years of experience helping organizations achieve Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence across industries like manufacturing, retail, and office environments. I’ve trained and certified thousands in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, empowering teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver sustainable results.

I work closely with senior leaders to align process management systems with corporate goals, delivering measurable improvements for clients such as Eassons Transportation Group, 3DBioFibR, and several aerospace sector organizations in Atlantic Canada. As a mentor and coach, I’m passionate about fostering leadership skills and building CI cultures that inspire teams to excel.

I’m also the author of Cultivating Champions of CI: A Leader’s Guide to Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement, Industry leaders have described it as “essential reading” for those looking to drive organizational excellence and build resilient, high-performing teams.

Gary’s Email: [email protected]
Gary’s Website: https://garycoxcreates.ca
Connect with me on LinkedIn:   / garypcox  
Gary’s Book: Cultivating Champions of CI: A Leader's Toolbox for Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture eBook : Cox, Gary: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store