World of Work — Q3 2024 — StrengthsLauncher

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Funny how our information loops change over time. Tastes shift. Interest levels peak or dip. Web sites we once valued are bought, sold, evolve, devolve or even cease to exist. I recently revisited several old bookmarked sites I haven’t viewed in a long time. One of the favorites is “Every Noise At Once”. If you’re passionate about music, you’ll find ... Read More

World of Work — Q2 2024 — StrengthsLauncher

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Fun to click through Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools every now and then for inspiration, useful gadgetry and compelling ideas. Our natural talents are tools, too. Learn ’em, know ’em and live ’em. Cheers.

World of Work — Q1 2024 — StrengthsLauncher

World of Work — Q1 2024 — StrengthsLauncher
Workers need to know what is expected of them. In fact, it’s the most fundamental indicator of whether an employee is engaged at work. However, unclear employee expectations still creates far too much mayhem in our working lives. Role responsibility uncertainty, increasing turnover, additional responsibilities and continued hybrid/remote work dynamics are all culprits. Hybrid/remote work challenges alone can create difficult ... Read More

World of Work — Q4 2023 — StrengthsLauncher

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“Quiet quitting” is still happening, but “laboring loud” is now gaining steam. Financial recessions, emotional recessions and worker uncertainty. In Gallup’s Global Workplace Study of over 120,000 employees, 59% of employees reported quiet quitting. Yet, research also shows 8 out of 10 worldwide workers enjoy what they do. As research continues to confirm, work isn’t the problem. The workplace is ... Read More

World of Work — Q3 2023 — StrengthsLauncher

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Do your employees know the “why” of their strengths and does their daily work provide a way to harness this intrinsic motivation? The ripple effect of the benefits of strengths begins with the individual. Only then can strengths radiate out through teams, managers, leaders and entire organizations. These strengths-based organizations, with intentional nurturing, evolve into engaged organizations. Engaged organizations reap ... Read More

World of Work — Q2 2023 —StrengthsLauncher

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Reading Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” years ago changed the way I understand human achievement and performance. In fact, it’s impossible to overstate the inextricability of strengths and flow. Recall a 10-year long McKinsey study that shows top executives as five times more productive when working in a flow state. Know anyone who would like that kind ... Read More

World of Work — Q1 2023 — StrengthsLauncher

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It’s a new year. An unwritten chapter. A built-in gift to the human psyche to reframe, refocus and recommit (or, de-commit as needed). I have long enjoyed Tim Urban’s insights into time, history and perspective. If you have dominant Connectedness, Ideation or Learner, I imagine you’ll enjoy him, too. May his New Year’s tweet give you a fresh point of ... Read More

World of Work — Q4 2022 — StrengthsLauncher

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What do your best employees want in their manager? The best employees want managers who facilitate superior performance, growth and engagement through conversations. It’s that simple. Managers who get busy coaching versus “bossing” win the day. Of course, there’s a big difference between knowing what to do and doing it with excellence, consistency and discernment. Yet, if we know what ... Read More