How can you bring out the best in your team? Try playing to their strengths.

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When people get to do what they’re naturally great at, everything changes. Work stops being a grind and becomes something that fires them up. We all have natural gifts that can turn “just a job” into work that resonates and matters.

Gallup even found that companies using a strengths-focused culture see a 29% boost in profit. Why? Because when people are set up to work in ways that energize them, they bring their A-game, and it benefits everyone.
Imagine a team dynamic where everyone’s strengths and geniuses are cultivated and sought after. It’s not just feel-good lip service; it’s the key to driving engagement, reducing turnover, and achieving growth. It's good for them, it’s good for you, and it’s great for business.

So here’s my question: How are you utilizing the strengths on your team?

Not sure what are your or your team's strengths? Here are a few great resources to find your zone of genius:
• Gallup Strengths Finder by Tom Rath
• The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni