There have been several books written on the subject of focusing on your strengths. At the August meeting of the HR Roundtable, Nancy Rumble, DBM Consultant shared with the group her thoughts on this subject.
Most of us are familiar with the Gallup study of human strengths. This study asked 2 million people across multiple cultures the question “At work, do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?” Gallup’s research found that globally, only 20% of employees strongly agreed with this question and that not a single person who strongly disagreed or disagreed was emotionally engaged on the job.
The group came to the conclusion that:
- It takes less energy to do the things one enjoys than things one doesn’t
- The best path or choice for us as individuals is where our strengths and passion intersect
- Strengths can be implemented differently. Two people can have the same strength but implement it in different ways.
- When forming teams, the leader should ensure team members possess complementary strengths
- What some people see as weaknesses can actually be strengths; it is about how a strength is perceived
To close, know what your strengths and passion are and try to marry them with what you do for a living. If you do, you will find greater personal satisfaction and engagement in your job and the workplace.
HR Roundtable is a forum for HR professionals in transition. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for sharing, dialogue and learning, and an opportunity to network with peers.
Written by Kathy Weir, Cai Shi Consulting
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