"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates
Step away from the election news cycle, hand sanitizer and masks for 60 seconds and ask yourself: What change did you make last quarter to your system? Is it making a difference now? How so?
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World of Work — Q3 2020 — StrengthsLauncher
“Self-deceit comes easily. For what each man wishes to be true, he will readily accept as fact.” — Demosthenes 2020 is a year we won’t soon forget. Hopefully, we’re all navigating the twists and turns with poise, intelligence and gratitude. Easier said than done, this is for sure. However, we can always encourage others in their journey, lean on our ... Read More
World of Work — Q2 2020 — StrengthsLauncher
“When one door closes another opens, but we often look so long upon the closed door that we do not see the open door.” — Helen Keller As schools, corporations and teams of all kinds continue adjusting to pandemic safety requirements, innovation is more crucial than ever. Former principal, Eric Sheninger, explores the ways we can evolve our current systems ... Read More
World of Work — Q1 2020 — StrengthsLauncher
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
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
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
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