Mike Ritz is the Executive Director at Gallup, a company that changes the world through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind.
At Gallup, Mike launched and leads a groundbreaking strengths-based development initiative for over 4 million federal government and military employees. His vision is to empower those who serve our country by identifying and cultivating their natural talents, fostering a culture where everyone strives to bring out the best in each other.
Mike’s Top-5 Strengths
- Communication
- Activator
- Futuristic
- Strategic
- Maximizer
How Mike Uses CliftonStrengths
Gallup, the creator of CliftonStrengths, is a fully strengths-based organization. All 1,000+ employees' strengths are visible to one another, and they are coached daily to achieve their goals by leveraging these strengths.
What Mike Loves About StrengthsMugs
Mike appreciates the ease of ordering StrengthsMugs and the opportunity to proudly display his strengths with every sip of coffee or tea. He finds them to be excellent gifts that inspire and remind others of their unique talents.
About Mike Ritz
Mike's career journey began with a fascination for human behavior while training language instructors in Mexico City. Over the years, he has held various leadership roles, including a 12-year tenure as the Executive Director of Leadership Rhode Island (LRI), where he received numerous accolades and launched innovative initiatives that earned national recognition.
Before joining Gallup, Mike served as a trilingual interrogator in the U.S. Army, founded his first company by age 25, and held leadership positions in fitness and international healthcare. His work has been featured in documentaries and major media outlets, and he has been a key figure in initiatives aimed at supporting veterans and reducing suicide rates.
Mike Ritz is the Executive Director at Gallup, an analytics and advice organization run by the federal government that helps leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. We sat down with Mike to learn about how he uses the Clifton Strengths program in his work.
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