295: Making the Most of Your Superpowers

Sometimes personality tests are used to put people in a box, which can be restrictive and limiting. Markey Read advocates a different approach, one that empowers you to discover your superpowers and use them more often. You’ll enjoy this lively conversation where Markey explains why it’s best to identify and focus on your superpowers and spend far less time on your bozopowers. She and Meredith share personal stories about themselves, revealing how they’ve each learned how to do this in their work and with their spouses.  Markey Read is an internationally acclaimed trainer and consultant renowned for her innovative approach to Team and Project Leadership. Recognized as a thought leader in her field, Markey champions the belief that everyone possesses innate leadership qualities. However, mainstream corporate culture often obscures these talents by favoring certain styles over others.  With over 30 years of experience in coaching, training, and developing dynamic leadership teams, Markey specializes in empowering emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to harness their unique superpowers while effectively delegating their bozopowers, allowing them to excel in their areas of expertise.  As a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer in the US and UK, Markey has successfully guided entrepreneurial ventures and international corporations in transforming their organizational cultures. She is the author of two books, Leadership Styles and Launch, Grow & Prosper as a Woman Solopreneur, and she’s certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, FlexTalk, and Emotional Intelligence. Markey holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Group Dynamics from the University of Vermont.  You’ll discover: What led Markey to do the work she does with leaders and teamsHow learning about personality types can help you discover your superpowersThe distinctions she makes between skills, superpowers, and bozopowersWhy Markey uses rooms in a house to explain your natural tendencies and areas of stretchQuestions leaders can ask to discover the preferences of their team members Check out all the episodes Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn Follow Meredith on Twitter Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro