This Week with Introspective

The definition of Enabler from the Strengths Profile:

• You tend to enjoy developing people so that they can do things for themselves.

• While providing support and encouragement, you often give people tasks that you know will stretch them.

• You like to encourage people out of their comfort zone, in ways that will help them to grow and develop.

Questions to help you bring this strength to life:

• Who in your life right now could benefit from your belief in them?

• When did giving someone a stretch opportunity change how they saw themselves?

• Where are you playing it safe with someone when they actually need to be stretched?

Resources of the Week

Article

14 Effective Tips for Developing Employees

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Developing employees gives rise to a proficient and motivated workforce that directly affects a company's performance. This article outline the process of developing employees and name the best practices.

By Jennifer Herrity

Article

How to Unlock the Talent in Yourself and Others

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Adam Grant argues that anyone can improve if they focus on the right skills and have the right kinds of support.

By Jill Suttie

Book

Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

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The acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better results.

By Liz Wiseman

Strength Story: Sam

The Strength of Enabler

Sam's Enabler strength shows up in knowing when to step back. Early in her career she'd jump in and do things herself. But she noticed that when she held back, people grew in ways they wouldn't have otherwise. Today she's intentional about engaging with people rather than directing them, giving them ownership and trusting them to rise to it. Her advice: resist the urge to do everything yourself — the impact is always greater when you let people figure it out.

Fact of the Week

People are more motivated and perform better when they feel ownership of their work.

Research in motivation science shows that autonomy-supportive environments lead to higher engagement, learning, and confidence.

(Deci & Ryan)

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