[5-Bullet Friday] How to Spot Strengths Like an Expert (+ Science-Based Tool)

Dear {NAME},This week we're looking at the art and science of strength spotting in others. 1. Food For Thought Spotting strengths in others, then fostering and creating opportunities for their use can significantly boost team performance and well-being. And this skill is particularly valuable in leaders, the best of which will surround themselves with a team built on the strengths they lack. Strength-based coaching helps leaders and team players see other members' strengths even when they are unaware. While we can recognize strengths by observing when others feel and perform at their best, there are also online tools to help, such as the Values in Action Inventory (VIA) and Gallup Access platform. Check out our Wheel of Strengths Infographic on Instagram for a visual representation of the many character strengths. [[Link]( 2. Inspiring Quote "Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses" — Marilyn vos Savant 3. Free Science-Based Tool Identifying Limiting Beliefs about Personal Strengths. Increasing awareness of strengths in others, helping them understand how they influenced their past successes and how to use them going forward, is at the heart of strength-based coaching. This tool goes further. It recognizes when beliefs are holding someone back, hindering their realization of their strengths and how to move forward. [[Link]( 4. Book Recommendation Strengths-Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie, provides valuable insights into Gallup’s landmark study on the strengths of leaders and their teams. The book reveals the importance of knowing your strengths while finding the talents of those with whom you work.[[Link]( 5. A Question For Your Clients "When you were at a high point in your life, what was it about that time that was different?" Asking your client to reflect on a time in their life when they were at their best, and particularly motivated, engaged, or energized can provide valuable insight into their unique character strengths. Warmly, Seph Seph Fontane Pennock Co-founder, PositivePsychology.com P.S., If you want to help your clients identify and leverage their unique character strengths, our [17 Strength Finding Exercises]( pack has 17 science-based tools for doing so. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands Don't want future emails? [Unsubscribe](