Using Strengths-Based Communication to Speak Your Team’s Language

In this enlightening episode of Manager to Manager, host Kamaria Scott welcomes Tieska Jumbo, a communications and strategy leader at a global fintech company. Tieska shares her journey from high school English teacher to corporate leadership, and how understanding strengths-based approaches transformed her management style.

The conversation explores how leaders can better influence their teams by:

• Recognizing and adapting to different communication needs based on team members' strengths
• Customizing messaging to resonate with various thinking styles and preferences
• Avoiding common communication pitfalls during organizational transformation
• Creating messages that are clear, compelling, and connected to larger objectives

Tieska offers practical insights on balancing transparency with timing, managing team dynamics, and fostering genuine connections through personalized communication.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding both your own strengths as a leader and those of your team members to build stronger working relationships.

Whether you're an experienced manager seeking to refine your approach or new to leadership, this episode provides valuable strategies for communicating more effectively and moving your team to action.

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