You DO Belong, Just Not There

It’s not you, it’s me. Or maybe it’s here. Sometimes you find yourself in a role that just doesn’t fit, and it feels like a failure. But you do belong, it might just be somewhere else.  Knowing your Strengths is paramount to learning where you belong. There’s a difference between belonging and fitting in. Fitting in is being accepted if you’re meeting the expected norm. Belonging allows you to be yourself authentically, knowing that you are seen, heard, and valued. Belonging allows you to use your Strengths to make a positive impact.  Do you need to dig a little deeper to find the source of your discontent? There are three choices you can choose from when that sense of not belonging is overwhelming. Listen today to discover what those choices are so you can make sure you don’t just jump out of the pot and into the fire. At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe that everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Certified Leadership Coach, Counselor and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to [email protected]. Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources:  Brene Brown - Atlas of the Heart Alison Cook - The Best of You Sound bites: “You do belong. There is a unique space for you … we each believe you were created for a purpose and that purpose is to make an impact in the world.” 3:19  ‘Anger is a stage of grief’ 17:00