Strengths On Fire | Mark Ellison, Keltic Fish Electric: The Interview

Mark Ellison, Keltic Fish Electric: The Interview

January 28, 2025 / 01:12:02/E17

Meet our number one listener Mark Ellison, affectionately known and self identifying as a proud arsonist. We are very proud to have Mark Ellison of Keltic Fish electric on our podcast to talk about why he's listened to every single episode (and Sarah would call this discussion very meta) and most of them more than once. More importantly, why is he rolling our coaching through Bill into his business and exactly what does he hope to achieve through this process?

Come listen to a special episode where we help a brand-new Strengths enthusiast understand what his themes say about him and how he manages others. Also, how did his Positivity theme get stepped on in his previous role and how did that get him to start down the entrepreneurial experience. How does his Restorative theme get him to take on to much and find hard to say no to anything coming his way. Also, why does his high Adaptability encourage him to take on everything thrown at him and tackle it immediately, forcing other really important tasks to the back of the bus, and how to combat this problem. Mark was an amazing guest, come take a listen.

To contact Mark:
https://kelticfish.com/

Mark's Top 10 CliftonStrengths
1) Learner
2) Adaptability
3) Restorative
4) Achiever
5) Communication
6) Woo
7) Responsibility
8) Positivity
9) Context
10) Includer

Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Individualization

2) Developer

3) Activator

4) Woo

5) Restorative

6) Empathy

7) Harmony

8) Connectedness

9) Relator

10) Learner

Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Positivity

2) Woo

3) Communication

4) Harmony

5) Activator

6) Developer

7) Input

8) Individualization

9) Responsibility

10) Arranger

Takeaways

Mark Ellison is a fresh entrepreneur who recently started his own company.
The importance of understanding one's strengths in a professional setting.
Courage is essential when leaving a familiar job for new opportunities.
Mark's journey highlights the significance of personal growth and resilience.
The strengths assessment has helped Mark identify what he needs in a team.
Creating a positive team culture is crucial for success.
Mark's experience shows the value of networking and building relationships.
Positivity can be challenged in difficult work relationships.
It's important to avoid burnout by managing productivity effectively.
Mark aims to integrate strengths assessments into his company's onboarding process. Mark's confrontation with his boss highlighted the importance of communication.
Realizing the need for help can lead to better workplace dynamics.
Understanding individual motivations is key to effective leadership.
Celtic Fish's name reflects a personal story and connection.
Adaptability allows for a calm approach to problem-solving.
High achievers can be taken advantage of if not properly supported.
Teamwork is essential for a successful business environment.
Mark's learner strength drives his desire to understand others.
Effective communication can prevent misunderstandings in the workplace.
Building relationships is crucial for business success. Understanding strengths can enhance team dynamics.
Adaptability can lead to personal burnout.
Personal growth is linked to responsibility and decision-making.
Strategic decision-making requires assessing time commitments.
Community support is essential for individual success.
Superhero analogies can reflect personal strengths and identity.
Effective leadership involves engaging others in the decision-making process.
Recognizing when to say no is crucial for maintaining balance.
Building a positive work environment fosters employee satisfaction.
Investing in personal development leads to greater fulfillment.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Bill Dippel

Bill Dippel is a certified, professional Strengths coach with a 35-year career in nonprofits and higher education. His passion is working with organizations, teams, and individuals to ensure they are performing and communicating at the highest levels. As president of Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching, he travels frequently for large events and public speaking, as well as working with whole companies through their management teams.

Host

Sarah Collins

Sarah Collins is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and founder of Collins Collective, with over 12 years of experience in strengths-based coaching and leadership development. Her passion lies in empowering businesses, teams, and individuals to communicate and perform at their best by focusing on what they do well. As the leader of Collins Collective, Sarah combines engaging workshops, high-impact keynotes, and in-depth coaching to foster growth and connection. Based in Nebraska, she partners with businesses to drive meaningful change and create high-performing teams.

Guest

Mark Ellison

Mark Ellison is a licensed electrical contractor based in Reno, Nevada. He started in the electrical trade in 2000 and spent 17 years in various facets of the construction field. In 2017, he accepted a new position in construction management, tasked with building and managing a Nevada Division for a Bay Area based electrical contracting company. After 7 years, the toll of ineffective communication and conflicting visions for the company motivated him to move on and start his own business. He opened Keltic Fish Electric in September of 2024 with the goal of providing high quality electrical services with an approach focused on customer service. To help avoid the pitfalls of his previous company, he and his new team have decided to create a strengths focused work environment where team building is fostered and effective communication is key!

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