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Are you doing what you do best?
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One of the most significant findings of the Gallup research highlighted the fact that people are the happiest at work if they are regularly doing what they do best.
Sadly, the research also showed that most people aren't getting to play to their strengths in a significant way in their workplace. They are often reminded of their weaknesses and encouraged to invest time and money to grow in these areas, while their true potential is undeveloped.
Although there are times when we do need to upskill, it is generally much more effective and fulfilling to focus on utilising strengths rather than improving our weaker areas.
Identifying and utilising your personal strengths will lead to greater fulfilment in life and effectivenes at work.
What are your strengths?
Your strengths are those things that you naturally do well and enjoy doing. The Gallup organisation went on to develop an online survey which helps you to understand what your top 5 strengths are and how you can develop and release them.
Understanding my own strengths has significantly changed the way I work and what I do.
A plug for me
One of the main things that I do is to help individuals and staff teams to understand their strengths and see how these can be developed to lead to greater work satisfaction and efficiency. I really enjoy doing this as I can see the encouragement and direction that the exercise can bring to people and teams.
If you would like to know more about this process, please feel to contact me or check out my website www.actuateconsulting.com.au
"Thank you for the recent strengths finder exercise. It is an excellent concept to look at a person's strengths rather than concentrating on their weaknesses. The staff involved found it a validating experience and gained much understanding of each other. Most importantly, it has promoted greater team work and work effeciency."
Rees Davis Principal of King's Christian College
Enjoy the game ... Play to your strengths
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"hide not your talents. They for use were made, what's a sundial in the shade" Benjamin Franklin | |