Interview: How Marie Royce Leads With Strengths
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About the Leader
Marie Royce
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs,U.S. Department of State
- Achiever®
- Maximizer®
- Self-Assurance®
- Arranger®
- Strategic®
“Every single strength is important.”
Even as a child, Royce was clear about what she wanted to do, and she trusted her decisions. At 18, she initially planned to follow in her father's footsteps by attending real estate school after graduating. However, after completing the classes, she realized that her true passion lay in international business rather than practicing real estate locally. Emboldened by her Self-Assurance, she chose to pursue a global path instead.
Royce endeavors to understand what motivates each employee and how they can best direct their talents toward team goals. She emphasizes to her teams how important it is for every single person to contribute to the larger strategy and that every one of their strengths is valuable.
Being a hard worker is one of Royce's top priorities. She resets her internal evaluation of achievement each day, dedicating fresh energy to her goals daily and delighting in completing as much as she can.