True Strengths Councils

Name: True Strengths Councils
Address: St. Louis, MO, US
Telephone: (314) 359-9464

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We help small business owners "Overcome....Adapt...and ACHIEVE!

05/11/2026

Our closing image from last week- Clifton Strengths development at a manufacturing facility- this concept is applicable in service companies, as well as member based service organizations- It is all about focusing on what makes folks best…and making sure to put them in the right “seats” :-)

05/07/2026

🚀 Are You Running Your Business, or Is Your Business Running You?
We had an incredible session today with the Kansas City-Overland Park Council diving deep into a topic every entrepreneur struggles with: The Fine Art of Delegation. 🎨✍️
We all know that to scale, we have to let go. But as small business owners, our "babies" are hard to hand over! We broke down the big mental barriers that keep us stuck in the weeds, including:
• The "Faster if I do it myself" Trap: (Spoiler: It’s only faster in the short term!)
• Perfectionism Paralysis: Fearing that "good enough" from someone else isn't good enough for the brand.
• The Training Time-Sink: Feeling too busy to actually sit down and offload the task.
The consensus? Delegation isn't just about offloading work; it’s about reclaiming your role as a Visionary.
💡 Grow With Us!
Running a small business shouldn't feel like a solo sport. If you’re looking to sharpen your business acumen and surround yourself with insights from local peers who "get it," we’d love to have you at our next meeting. Councils in Kansas City, Springfield, Mo, St. Louis- and virtual!

05/01/2026

We had the absolute privilege of spending the day with the front-line crew at Pennington Seed for a Clifton strengths training workshop!
It wasn’t just a "sit and listen" kind of day. This team put in the work to go from simply naming their strengths to claiming them and—most importantly—learning how to aim them toward success! 🎯
From "Achievers " to "consistency ," seeing this team realize the power they bring to the table every day was incredible. Whether they were building bridges (literally!) or brainstorming ways to support one another, the energy was off the charts. 🚀
Check out that "PENNINGTON STRONG" banner—it’s not just a slogan; it’s the truth!

04/21/2026

Is 'Tribal Knowledge' Holding Your Business Back?

That was the crucial question we tackled at this week's St. Charles Small Business Owner (SBO) April Peer Council meeting. The energy in the room was incredible as we moved from "how we think it works" to discussing robust, effective management systems that actually scale.

Our members were all-in, sharing real-world challenges and collaboratively building solutions. As you can see from the thumbs-up from our group leader in the photo, the insights were powerful and actionable!

A Very Special Thank You to Our Host and Strategic Alliance Partner: First State Bank

We couldn't have had such a productive session without the incredible support of First State Bank. Thank you not just for hosting us in your beautiful space, but for your ongoing partnership as a Strategic Alliance Partner. Your commitment to the local small business community is invaluable.

Do You Know the Systems that Run Your Business?

If you're a St. Charles area small business owner looking to scale, improve efficiency, and get out from under the "only I know how to do this" trap, you need to be in this room. We invite you to visit an upcoming meeting to see how a dedicated group of peers can transform your perspective.

DM me or comment below to learn how you can join our next session!

04/09/2026

Some exciting things going on at Council this month- If you own a small business, you should join us!

03/12/2026

A few highlights from our latest Springfield, Missouri Council meeting! 📸
On paper, we are a group of local Small Business Owners (SBOs) who act as a board of advisors for one another. But in reality, this group has become so much more than that.
We aren't just here to talk shop; we are genuinely invested in each other’s lives. Entrepreneurship can be an isolating journey, but being part of this council means you never have to navigate it alone.
What makes this group special:
• Domain Knowledge: We freely share our varied expertise to help each other solve complex business problems and uncover new blind spots.
• Encouragement: We celebrate the big wins and provide a sounding board during the inevitable tough seasons.
• True Community: We show up for one another in business and in life.
We currently have room to welcome 3 to 4 more small business owners into our council. If you own a business in the Springfield area and want to experience what it's like to have a dedicated, caring team of peers in your corner, we would love to have you.
Interested in seeing what we're all about? Send me a direct message to inquire about visiting our next meeting!

03/05/2026

Incredible meeting Wednesday at our Kansas City Council – one of our discussion points was things successful small business owners do that are not congruent with traditional business school wisdom – made some amazing discussions! if you own a small business, you should join us! special welcome to our newest member in Kansas City Becky Teague! 😎👊🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

02/24/2026

We love what we do!! Thank you Katie! :-)

02/17/2026

Identify one core belief or “rule” about how your business must operate that you hold as sacred.

Now ask yourself: What would happen if you treated it not as a fact, but as a hypothesis to be challenged? What alternative pathways might open up if that rule were proven false? 🤔

These are exactly the kinds of breakthrough conversations we had today at the St. Charles Small Business Owner Council meeting. We had an absolutely full house today! 📈🤝

When you surround yourself with other driven entrepreneurs, you stop operating in an echo chamber. You start breaking down old rules and building better ones by drawing off the collective acumen of local leaders who are on the exact same mission.

We are currently interviewing for our last 2 open spots. If you are a small business owner who wants to fundamentally change how you operate your business by leaning on the experience, wisdom, and accountability of a dedicated peer group, we want to hear from you.

Send a DM or drop a comment below to learn more about the interview process and see if this council is the right fit for your growth! 👇

02/12/2026

The most dangerous phrase in business? "We've always done it this way."

At this month's Springfield SBO Council, we put "Scaling" under the microscope. 🔬
We asked every owner in the room to identify one "sacred rule" in their business and imagine: What if this rule is wrong?

When you challenge your assumptions, new pathways for growth open up instantly. That’s the value of having a council—peers who challenge you to think bigger than you can on your own.

📍 Small Business Owners (SBO):If you're ready to scale, come join the conversation- we have groups in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Missouri, and virtual (nationwide)

02/06/2026

"Paradigm Shift" isn't just a buzzword; it’s the difference between grinding for ten years or achieving those same goals in four. Great energy in this photo of our Overland Park, Kansas group at the latest TSC meeting, where we dove deep into the "10x is easier than 2x" philosophy. We used the 80/20 rule and the Urgent/Important matrix to shatter self-imposed limits and replace procrastination with strategic action. If you’re a small business owner ready to stop playing small, you need a council of peers to push you—because being in the right room changes everything. 🚀

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(314) 359-9464

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http://www.truestrengths.net/

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