This Week with Introspective

The definition of Personalization from the Strengths Profile:

• You notice the subtle differences in people and relate to everyone as a unique individual.

• You recognize people's different motivations, as well as their preferences and strengths.

• You naturally recognize that what is right for one person, may well be wrong for another.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• How do I notice and respond to differences in people’s motivations, preferences, and strengths?

• How can I stay curious and open when someone’s needs or preferences differ from my own?

• In what ways do I naturally adapt my communication or approach depending on the situation or people involved?

Resources of the Week

Article

The Human-Centered Approach to Motivation: Tailoring Your Management Style to Individual Employees

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This article explains why leaders need to move beyond one-size-fits-all “carrot and stick” incentives and instead understand what uniquely motivates each team member in order to create a supportive, engaging, and high-performing workplace.

By Jonathan H. Westover, PhD

Article

Individualization: Elevating Performance Through Unique Contributions

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This article explains how the Individualization strength helps leaders and teams customize their approach, bring out individual talents, and elevate performance by tailoring interactions and roles to fit each person’s strengths.

by Gallup

Book

Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

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From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life.

by Charles Duhigg

Strength Story: Sue

The Strength of Personalization

For Sue, connection begins with noticing. She has a natural ability to tune into subtle cues and adapt the way she shows up for each person — whether teaching, coaching, volunteering, or simply asking how someone is doing. By paying close attention to individual needs, motivations, and rhythms, Sue creates interactions that feel thoughtful and genuine. Her Personalization strength allows people to feel seen, respected, and met exactly where they are.

Fact of the Week

Organizations that implement personalized performance management systems—meaning goals, feedback, and development plans are tailored to an employee’s unique strengths and aspirations—experience an average of 28% increase in employee engagement compared to those with standardized processes.

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