Strengths Blog Posts

Do I belong here? The #1 Reason Employees Leave or Stay

Kari Bergman shares a reflection of the 2023 Global Culture Report from OC Tanner. Spoiler alert: employees need to feel belonging at work.

The Power of Positive Leadership

Unlock the potential of positive leadership and transform your work environment. Explore insights from “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor as we delve into the science behind fostering positivity, engagement, and success in the workplace. Elevate your leadership game and create a culture where positive leadership thrives.

The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership

It is no surprise that we love talking about strengths around here. And while we love talking with individuals about their strengths, we are even more excited about the magic that happens when the power of strengths is utilized at the team and organizational level.

Good Gossip: A culture-building practice.

Gossip is a culture killer, for sure. But if done in an alternative way, your team will be well-served by integrating this new “good gossip” deeply into your team rhythms. Here’s the deal: We are often blind to our greatest strengths. The very distinctive qualities that make up our unique blend of human often go unnoticed or unappreciated, and thus undeveloped and underutilized.

The Power of Positive Leadership

The Power of Positive Leadership

Unlock the potential of positive leadership and transform your work environment. Explore insights from “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor as we delve into the science behind fostering positivity, engagement, and success in the workplace. Elevate your leadership game and create a culture where positive leadership thrives.

Good Gossip: A culture-building practice.

Good Gossip: A culture-building practice.

Gossip is a culture killer, for sure. But if done in an alternative way, your team will be well-served by integrating this new “good gossip” deeply into your team rhythms. Here’s the deal: We are often blind to our greatest strengths. The very distinctive qualities that make up our unique blend of human often go unnoticed or unappreciated, and thus undeveloped and underutilized.

Weaving Love Into Work

Weaving Love Into Work

References to “self-care” in popular culture are often actually pointing to self-soothing practices. Both are meaningful, and it is important we know the difference. Popular #selfcare ideas- bubble baths, candles, tea are self-soothers. They relieve tension, stress, or anxiety in the moment. True self-care, on the other hand, is long term habits that build our resilience against stress and burnout.

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