World of Work — Q1 2020 — StrengthsLauncher

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The Covid-19 virus was officially declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The uncertainty and upheaval we are all navigating has altered many of the foundational ways we live, work and use our talents. As we move forward, let’s allow our strengths to inform everything we do. Following are two articles underscoring the nuanced domain of employee appreciation and the importance ... Read More

World of Work – Q4 2019 – StrengthsLauncher

World of Work - Q4 2019 - StrengthsLauncher
Hard to believe this year is wrapping up. Here’s some Q4 2019 brainfood with an eye on 2020. Business owners report the highest levels of wellbeing. Manufacturing and transportation workers report no so great community and social wellbeing. Some Jobs Are Better—Or Worse—For Workers’ Wellbeing The lost productivity from even one interruption is incredible. Always On = Less Far Productivity ... Read More

World of Work – Q3 2019 – StrengthsLauncher

My three favorite recent articles from the world of work. Enjoy. Air quality, comfortable light and better water > gadgets and gimmicks.Survey: What Employees Want Most From Their Workspace—Harvard Business Review That toxic boss will send you to an early grave.Your Bad Boss Is Having Real Consequences On Your Health—Fast Company Crack that dusty copy of War & Peace to ... Read More

World of Work – Q2 2019 – StrengthsLauncher

Q2 2019 World of Work - StrengthsLauncher - Image Credit: Vladimir Solomyani
Hello StrengthsLaunchers! Even one of the Founding Fathers, old Poor Richard himself, got in on this quarter’s World of Work. Enjoy… That wage hike your company dolled out may have actually caused a spike in employee dissatisfaction. Want Fewer Employees To Quit? Listen To Them—Harvard Business Review Here’s a hint: “What _____ may I do in it?” Ben Franklin Said ... Read More

World of Work – Q1 2019 – StrengthsLauncher

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We’re 88 days into 2019. We have 277 days left. Are you using your talents to their maximum effect in work, play and life? Give irrational thinking a punch in the mouth with this helpful list. 24 Common Cognitive Biases—Open Culture Learning to say “no” is essential to fighting the tyranny of the urgent. 9 Ways To Say No To ... Read More

Even Elvis Needed A Helping Hand

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Last week I revisited the first few chapters of Peter Guralnick’s masterful two-volume Elvis Presley biography, “Last Train To Memphis/Careless Love”.  The life-changing influence of several early mentors in Elvis’ childhood seemed to leap off the page. Here are five stories about people who encouraged the talent of a young Elvis Aaron Presley and the power within each of us ... Read More

3 Secrets Wayne Huizenga Knew About Strengths

3 Secrets Wayne Huizenga Knew About Strengths - Doug Wilks, Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach Photo by Stefan Steinbauer
Wayne Huizenga is the only person in history to have founded three different Fortune 500 companies. This extraordinary accomplishment was marked not just by what he achieved, but how he achieved it. What three secrets did one of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs know about strengths you can apply today? Knowing Your Strengths Clears The Way A key aspect of strengths coaching ... Read More

Take the Tools, Leave the Distraction

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Productivity tools are like gym memberships—they’re only good if we actually use them. In a recent productivity study, students checked their smart phones for non-class related reasons over 11 times during class per class. In another study, one quarter of workers reported feeling increased stress and poor health because of the information they’re required to process for their daily work. Here are ... Read More