From Assessment to Application: The ROI of Building a Strengths-Based Team at Carnival Global Gaming
Three years ago, I walked into a room filled with talented individuals from Carnival Global Gaming and Casino who were eager to grow—but like many teams, they weren’t entirely sure how to move from good to great.
That’s when we began a journey together—one centered on discovering, understanding, and applying their unique strengths using the CliftonStrengths assessment. What began as a workshop quickly became something much deeper: a long-term commitment to building a culture where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to lead from their natural wiring.
Why This Team Stands Out
Too often, I see teams take a great assessment, spend a day learning about it, and then move on, expecting culture change to magically happen. But transformation doesn’t happen through a one-time exercise. It happens through application. Intention. And consistency.
That’s what makes the leadership of Matt Taube and his team so exceptional. From the very beginning, Matt understood that real ROI would come not from the assessment alone—but from how they integrated it into the way they worked, communicated, and developed each other as professionals.
Over the last three years, we’ve done just that. Together, we’ve:
• Designed custom training sessions focused on applying strengths in real workplace challenges.
• Built trust and collaboration across departments through strengths-based communication tools.
• Supported leaders at every level in understanding their team dynamics through a strengths lens.
• Measured and celebrated the impact of this work—not just in team morale, but in performance.
What Has Changed?
The team you’ll see in the early footage of our new video series looks different from the team they are today. And that’s the point.
The culture is stronger.
The communication is clearer.
The collaboration is deeper.
And the belief in each other is unmistakable.
They didn’t just learn their strengths—they’ve lived them out every day since. And that decision, made three years ago, continues to pay dividends across their organization.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just a feel-good story. It’s proof that when leaders truly invest in their people, not just with time, but with intentional strategy, the returns are real—and lasting.
If you’re wondering whether the effort is worth it, let this be your answer: it is. But only if you're ready to move past the one-time training mindset and into real application.
Check out the first video in our new series for a behind-the-scenes look at how this team did it—and why their results continue to inspire others today.
👉 Curious about what this could look like for your team? Let’s start a conversation. I’d love to explore how strengths-based development could help you build a more connected, high-performing culture. Reach out to connect with me here.
To your growth,
Kelly