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Practical writing on CliftonStrengths, Gallup methodology, and talent development, with no HR jargon.
Strengths-based management: lead, don't guess
Stop guessing what works for whom. When you know your people's talents, you lead each person through what they do best and stop pushing the whole team the same way.
Michael Koch · September 21, 2026
Procrastination: why you put things off and how to fix it (through talents)
Procrastination usually isn't laziness or weak willpower. It's a signal that a task runs against your talent. We'll show you how to reframe it so it almost starts on its own.
Josefína Filip · September 21, 2026
CliftonStrengths vs. DISC: where they really differ
DISC sorts you into a behavioral style. CliftonStrengths® ranks 34 talents by strength. One describes how you act, the other where you perform. Here's the difference.
Václav Němec · August 27, 2026
Burnout and strengths: why what comes naturally protects you
Burnout does not come only from the amount of work, but from working against your nature for a long time. Strengths can protect you. Here is how.
Alžběta Vacková · August 20, 2026
The four talent domains: where your center of gravity is
The 34 CliftonStrengths talents split into four domains: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building and Strategic Thinking. Find out where yours sit.
Václav Němec · August 12, 2026
How to read your CliftonStrengths report: a step-by-step guide
You have the report and do not know what to do with it? Here is how to read it from the top, what to focus on and how to turn talents into concrete steps.
Michael Koch · August 5, 2026
Top 5 or Full 34? Which Gallup report to choose
Top 5 shows you the core, Full 34 gives the full ranking from 1 to 34. We'll help you decide when the smaller report is enough and when the full version pays off.
Michael Koch · July 27, 2026
CliftonStrengths vs. MBTI: what's the difference and what makes sense at work
MBTI sorts you into a type. CliftonStrengths measures usable talents that drive performance. We'll explain the difference and which tool makes sense for work and leading teams.
Michael Koch · July 1, 2026
Personality tests: comparing MBTI, DISC, Big Five, and Gallup
A comparison of the most-used tests: MBTI, DISC, Big Five, and Gallup CliftonStrengths®. What each one measures, where it falls short, and how to pick the right one for work.
Václav Němec · June 17, 2026
What is CliftonStrengths and why it's not another personality test
CliftonStrengths is Gallup's talent assessment. We explain how it works, what the 34 talents across four domains mean, and why it isn't a personality test.
Alžběta Vacková · May 21, 2026
How to spot and use a person's strengths?
A person's strengths aren't a list of generic adjectives. They're specific patterns you can identify and then put to work in your job, in an interview, and on your resume.
Michael Koch · April 10, 2026
What are talents and how do you find yours?
A talent isn't just playing the violin. In the context of career and growth, it means something more specific, and you can identify it. We'll explain what a talent is, how to spot it, and what to do with it.
Michael Koch · March 5, 2026
Personality test: What job are you cut out for?
Choleric, phlegmatic, MBTI, or 16 personality types. These tests are popular, but they fall short for career decisions. We'll explain why and what works better.
Michael Koch · February 12, 2026
Why strengths aren't about feeling good, and why that matters
Gallup CliftonStrengths® isn't a motivational method. It's a performance tool. We explain the difference and why it changes team results.
Michael Koch · January 15, 2026
