Spirituality: the strengths advantage

Spirituality is about having a sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something larger than yourself

For product and transformation leaders, it’s the strength that anchors vision, sustains resilience, and inspires teams by linking their daily work to a bigger picture, a bigger narrative

At the senior Head of, Director, General Manager, and C-Suite levels, spirituality emerges as a leadership quality that conveys depth and perspective. Our world needs leaders who can connect immediate challenges to long term goals and purpose

Examples of underuse. A Head of Product who underuses spirituality may treat delivery as purely transactional, leaving teams disengaged and uninspired. A Chief Product Officer who avoids articulating purpose risks weakening alignment, as stakeholders struggle to see the bigger picture

Examples of optimal use. A Director in Transformation who applies spirituality well might frame a complex change initiative as part of a broader mission to improve lives, helping teams see meaning beyond the mechanics of delivery. A Chief Customer Officer who demonstrates spirituality by grounding strategic decisions in organisational values signals integrity, inspires confidence, and strengthens cultural cohesion

Examples of overuse. Spirituality taken too far can become dogmatic. A Head of Engineering who insists that every decision must align with their personal experiences and beliefs may alienate diverse perspectives. A Chief Information Officer who over emphasises purpose without balancing practical execution risks appearing detached, weakening their credibility, and slowing down progress

The sweet spot is spirituality that connects vision with action. Product and transformation leaders who use this strength well create meaning and inspire impactful outcomes by linking work to a larger purpose

Research shows that leaders who know, apply, and maximise their strengths experience higher resilience, stronger influence, and improved performance outcomes. Spirituality is just one of the 24 strengths that we explore in The Strengths Advantage

The Strengths Advantage

Book your team into the half-day workshop to look at your everyday through the lens of purpose and perspective, or choose the 90-minute 1:1 leader session to refine how spirituality can strengthen your leadership presence today!