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Dear Santa, Stop Sending Me Weaknesses to Fix

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2026 Belongs to Strengths-Led Teams

 

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Here's what we mean... 

If you’ve spent this year patching up problems, smoothing over friction, or guiding your team through yet another round of changes, you’re not alone.Welcome to the December Club. We run on coffee, we’re tired, and if Santa drops off another list of “development needs,” we’re shoving him right back up the chimney.

Let’s be real for a second:

Everyone’s exhausted from fixing weaknesses, and honestly, that’s not how you build a great team anyway. 

This year, we’re asking Santa for something far more useful:
✨ Strengths ✨  

To be more exact, understanding your individual and teams strengths. 

Weakness-Fixing Is Really Draining 

Most workplaces operate like repair shops:

  • Spot what’s broken

  • Try to fix it

  • Cross your fingers it stays fixed

Sure, some things need repairing. But if all you do is patch up things, you end the year burnt out and stuck at "neutral". 

Where is the progress? 

Weakness-fixing keeps teams surviving while focusing on strengths make them thrive.

When teams only focus on what’s wrong, they lose energy, confidence, and momentum. No wonder so many people are crawling toward the finish line this year.

Understanding Strengths Are the Real Gift Teams Need

Here’s what happens when people lean into their strengths:

  • Energy goes up

  • Collaboration gets easier

  • Work feels more human

  • Performance goes up, without the grind 

  • Gaps shrink on their own

It’s the difference between dragging a sleigh through the snow…
and flying it.

In a year where so many teams have simply been surviving, understanding where and how your team does their best work is the fresh air they crave so much. 

Ready for your 2026 Leadership Reset? 

If your team feels disconnected or flat, you don’t need more duct tape.
You need focus.

Strengths give teams:

  • Clarity

  • Confidence

  • Direction

  • Momentum

You can’t weakness-fix your way into a great culture.
But you can build one from strengths.

Here's a Free Gift from Culture Movers to Kickstart your Best 2026 

We put together a super-practical guide:

Inside, your team will learn to:

  • Spot when they’re at their best.
  • Notice what energises them
  • Use strengths-based tools
  • Seek meaningful feedback
  • Uncover hidden talents

Use it as an end-of-year thank you or a fresh start in January.

If DIY Isn’t Enough

The free guide is a great place for your team to start, but sometimes reflection only gets you so far. When you want to go deeper, reset dynamics, or create real momentum, that’s where our workshops come in.

Explore our workshops by our experts: 

Strengths Spark

This quick, high-energy session gets your team talking about what they’re naturally good at, and puts those strengths to work. You’ll see people step up, talk more easily, and fill in the gaps without even trying.

Team Connect

Here’s a hands-on session that brings everyone together to pause, reflect, and get clear on what actually matters. It’s a great way for teams to reset, find their direction, and head into 2026 with a sense of unity and purpose.

Culture Sprint


This session cuts through the noise and gets your team realigned fast. Expect everyone to reconnect with your core values, agree on how you’ll work together, and leave with new energy to move forward.

 

Book a call with our director to explore which workshop is the right fit and see how these sessions can bring structure, strength, and clarity back into your team.