Strategies for Building High-Performance Teams with Coach Jen Thornton
Jun 13, 2024
How can leaders build high-performance teams?
In this week’s episode of Dominate Your Day, Jen Thornton, a fellow Dallas-based Gallup CliftonStrengths coach, explores this question and more. Jen's journey into coaching began after a 20-year career in HR and team development, leading her to establish her own business, 304 Coaching, in 2017.
As a coach, Jen helps leaders foster workplace cultures and develop high-performing teams. She shared insights into her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of building relationships and strategic talent planning in creating better work environments.
How did Jen come up with the name 304 Coaching? As she recounted, the name emerged from a serendipitous encounter with a friend who sought her expertise for an executive coaching opportunity. With only 24 hours to prepare, Jen improvised and chose her lucky number, 304, as the temporary moniker. Seven years later, the name remains.
One of the key takeaways from our discussion was the critical role of self-awareness and continuous learning in leadership development. Jen shared insights from her use of tools like the Leadership Circle Profile and OAD (Organizational Analysis & Design) in helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential.
Jen also highlighted the growing importance of neuroscience in the workplace, particularly in understanding the impact of fear on decision-making and performance. By reducing fear and fostering psychological safety, leaders can tap into the creative potential of their teams and drive sustainable results.
Jen urged leaders to remain adaptable and empathetic in the face of evolving social and technological landscapes. Embracing change and prioritizing human connections are essential for navigating the complexities of modern leadership.
Jen’s journey serves as a reminder that leadership is not merely about achieving business objectives but also about nurturing the human spirit and creating environments where everyone can thrive.
About Jen Thornton
Jennifer has made it her life’s work to grow the kind of teams that inspire, influence, and innovate brand experience. She knows just how powerful teams can be when they feel psychologically safe and invested in—and she knows just how crucial that is to any organization that wants to rapidly grow and expand.
She brings an unconventional approach to designing innovative workforce development solutions for companies that are facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns and the results are expectation-defying and impactful.
Jennifer is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation and holds certification in several accredited methodologies, including Conversation Intelligence and Gallup Strengths.
Episode Minutes:
- 4:00 — Embracing Action Over Perfection
- 16:00 — The Power of Attitude In Leadership and Hiring
- 24:00 — Neuroscience in Leadership and Workplace Wellbeing
Episode Links:
- Visit 304coaching.com
- Connect with Jen on LinkedIn
- Listen to Jen’s podcast Let’s Fix Leadership
- Get your copy of The Strengths Journal
- Visit Dana Williams Consulting Website
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