This Week with Introspective
The definition of Counterpoint from the Strengths Profile:
You love to bring an alternative perspective to any situation.
You see things differently from others, and can present a range of alternatives for any scenario.
You enjoying bringing things into the discussion that other people have missed.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
When did offering a different perspective change the outcome of a conversation or decision?
Where do you naturally see options that others might overlook?
Where could you use your Counterpoint strength to add more depth to a conversation this week?
Resources of the Week
Video
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Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates how the best partners aren’t echo chambers -- and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.
By Margaret Heffernan
Article
How to Be Open-Minded and Why It Matters
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Being open-minded means staying willing to consider other perspectives and new experiences — and while personality and genetics play a role in how naturally this comes to us, it's a quality that can be cultivated with intention.
By Kendra Cherry, MSEd
Book
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The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life.
By Adam Grant
Strength Story: Kathy
The Strength of Counterpoint
Kathy has always been curious about how people see the world — and what perspectives might exist beyond the one being discussed. As a teenager, that showed up as pushing back directly. Over time it became something more intentional: introducing a different angle not to challenge, but to open things up. She's learned that how you offer a counterpoint matters as much as the point itself. When it lands with curiosity and respect, it doesn't disrupt the conversation — it deepens it.
Fact of the Week
Research shows that groups exposed to dissenting or differing viewpoints generate more accurate solutions and better outcomes than those that quickly agree. (Charlan Nemeth, UC Berkeley)
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