The Leader’s Essentials Toolbox – Collaborate with Your Strengths
Unlock the Power of Strengths in Team Collaboration
When collaboration stalls, it’s rarely due to a lack of good intentions—it’s often because people are working from different assumptions, priorities, and communication styles.
This practical worksheet, Collaborate with Your Strength, helps leaders and teams identify their preferred working styles using the four LIFO® orientations—Harmony, Excellence, Action, and Reason (H.E.A.R.)—and reflect on how these strengths show up in collaboration.
By understanding how each person approaches teamwork, communication, and decision-making, you can turn misunderstanding into appreciation—and tension into trust.
In this worksheet, you’ll explore:
- What behavioral style you naturally lead with
- How to moderate overused strengths under pressure
- How to support and collaborate with teammates who have different styles
Whether you're using this on your own or as a team activity, it’s a powerful tool to foster self-awareness and mutual respect—two essential ingredients for sustainable collaboration.
Use this tool to:
✔ Discover and reflect on your LIFO® style
✔ Appreciate the diversity of your team’s strengths
✔ Make intentional shifts to improve how you work together
Download the worksheet and start building deeper collaboration today