Do you find yourself always striving to be ‘the best’, to put forth the best work, perhaps even a drive to improve everything you see & touch? Chances are you have high Maximizer® talents.   In today’s episode we are honored to share insights about the CliftonStrengths Maximizer® talent theme from two fellow coaches, Michael Stafford and Susan Gordon. With the Maximizer® theme in their Top 5, Michael and Susan share the ways they use their talents to MAXIMIZE success. They also help explain the difference between those with Competition®, who strive to WIN, vs, those with Maximizer® who strive to be THE BEST.     We also learn those with this theme are often looking for ways to take the good to great, the great to excellent, and the excellent to superb. Both our guests help explain that the motivation around this talent is about the IMPACT it has on others. Yes, they want to put forth the best product, but not just for their own satisfaction, but for the satisfaction of knowing the impact the best will make on others.    Learn from Michael and Susan as they vulnerably and comically share their struggles to, as we heard, “stop polishing the turd” and move on.    If you have questions or comments to add regarding the Maximizer® talent, leave us a comment! Help support our podcast by subscribing & following.   SPECIAL GUESTS: Michael Stafford @ Futureneerz  LinkedIn | Website Michael’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Maximizer | Input | Individualization | Relator | Harmony   Susan Gordon, ICF ACTP LinkedIn | Website Susan’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy | Developer | Achiever | Maximizer | Communication YOUR HOSTS: Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator    Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting LinkedIn | Website Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical   Learn more about CliftonStrengths Talent Themes:  https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx https://www.gallup.com/topic/maximizer-theme.aspx   The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.. The same goes for our guests.   Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.