The Power of Playing to Strengths
- Mary Beth Crawford
- Oct 1, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 7, 2024
tEEmatters, LLC Tip #3 for Driving Engagement
What if I told you there was a way to boost employee engagement that required no additional budget, no fancy technology, and no complex initiatives?
You'd probably be skeptical. Yet, it's true. By simply enabling employees to apply their unique strengths on a daily basis, leaders can meaningfully improve the employee experience.
This is the third in my series on how leaders shape the employee experience. And it's an important one. Our strengths make work feel effortless. When we get to flex our innate talents, we find flow. Time flies by. We get lost in our work in the best possible way. What could be better than that?
Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. When we're unable to use our strengths, work feels like a chore. We drag our feet. The hours feel interminable. Frustration mounts. It's like trying to sign your name with the wrong hand. No matter how hard you try, it feels unnatural.
The research is clear. Employees who use their strengths every day are 6 times more likely to be engaged. For leaders, enabling strengths-based development has to become a priority.
Start by encouraging your team to take the CliftonStrengths assessment. Once people know their top talents, they can start mapping those to their daily work. Coach them on how to refine their roles to apply their innate wiring. Empower them to collaborate across complementary strengths.
It takes time, but the payoff is immense. You'll see higher engagement, better teamwork, and stronger performance. All by simply enabling people to do what they naturally do best.
Ready to create a strengths-based culture? Reach out today to learn how our coaching and workshops can help your team thrive.
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