{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Strengths On Fire","title":"Futuristic vs. Present Moment, the Tension is Real: with Kay Markovic","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3671,"description":"Do you love setting long-term goals—or do you just want to survive the week? In this insightful and refreshingly real conversation, Gallup-certified coach and educator Kay Markovic joins Sarah and Bill to unpack the Futuristic strength and how it plays out in the classroom, at home, and in everyday decision-making.If you’ve ever struggled with staying present while planning for the future—or you live so in-the-moment you forget to vision cast—this episode is for you. Through laughter, coaching insight, and lived experience, Kay offers a candid look at how her futuristic mindset has helped shape young leaders, inspired curriculum innovation, and sometimes run faster than others can follow. You’ll walk away understanding your own time orientation better—and how to work better with those who don’t share it.TakeawaysFuturistic thinkers often bring vision and momentum—but without self-awareness, they can unintentionally overwhelm others.Living in the present doesn’t mean lacking ambition; it often means grounding vision in what’s real and actionable today.CliftonStrengths can transform classrooms by helping students and teachers understand how they naturally learn and lead.Ideation paired with Futuristic can generate endless ideas—but without a container, it risks burnout or chaos.Group energy, connection, and facilitating change often activate Kay’s most fulfilling moments.Personal growth sometimes requires slowing down, stepping back, and learning how your strengths impact others.Understanding your time orientation—whether future-focused or present-centered—improves collaboration, communication, and compassion.Sound Bites“My brain moves faster than my mouth—and that’s how I know I’m deep in my Futuristic.”“I used to teach like a squirrel on espresso… now I use Scrum to slow my pace for the students.”“Ideation is like popcorn in my brain—once it starts, I can’t stop the popping.”“You don’t need to daydream about everything—sometimes, you just need to do the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QQXdMtPwKp6lYdkJ7RLfuB01P9qzCc77rXQ66w8-fpI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OGY4/MGZkNGIzYjgzNWM1/NjdkYzJmZWE2YTdj/MmEzZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}