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Episode Synopsis
What if we studied what was right with people, rather than what’s wrong with them? 💪
Conversations around success and performance so often focus on fixing weaknesses and gaps. But what if we flip the perspective, and instead ask: "What went well? What should we keep investing in, to make good things GREAT?".
Most likely: you can naturally start performing at a higher level, grow faster in these areas, and collaborate more effectively across people's different strengths, to become a high-performing TEAM (not just a group of high performers).
Understanding our natural talents, and using them as productivity tools to achieve our goals, is the basis of the strengths-based approach from CliftonStrengths.
This episode, we're thrilled to be joined by special guest and coach Eva de Meijer from Strengths Consultancy, to dive into this fascinating topic.
It's a must-listen for all dedicated HR professionals, managers, and individuals who want to bring out the best in themselves or their people.
Learn more about the strengths-based approach and turning your strengths into your superpowers at work, via the Strengths Consultancy website, and their new book "Unleash Your Superpower") 🌟.
CHAPTERS
Intro to strengths
0:00 Intro
0:39 Today’s topic and guest
2:04 Why focus on strengths > weaknesses?
3:53 HOW you achieve success, not complacency
4:27 Assessing strengths: Strengthsfinder tool
6:48 What are strengths (vs skills)?
8:12 Adapting strengths to your job
Case studies: strengths
9:22 Our top 5!
10:13 Eg strengths: Developer + Positivity
10:38 Eg strengths: Arranger + Achiever
11:27 Your ‘normal’ = biggest strength?
11:58 Eg strength: Strategic thinking
Using strengths at work
13:17 Performance reviews + feedback
15:43 As a performance tool
16:48 Powerful pairs
19:33 Guilty pleasures: strength correlation?
21:11 Knowledge is power
22:07 High performing teams
24:19 Organizational benefits of strengths
25:19 Managing team blind spots
Practical tips to getting started
27:12 Top manager tips
29:47 Identifying our strengths
31:55 Compliments Wall (free idea!)
33:00 Reflecting as a team
33:42 Final takeaways
About this podcast
Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.
Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.
Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.
About 7people
7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).
Conversations around success and performance so often focus on fixing weaknesses and gaps. But what if we flip the perspective, and instead ask: "What went well? What should we keep investing in, to make good things GREAT?".
Most likely: you can naturally start performing at a higher level, grow faster in these areas, and collaborate more effectively across people's different strengths, to become a high-performing TEAM (not just a group of high performers).
Understanding our natural talents, and using them as productivity tools to achieve our goals, is the basis of the strengths-based approach from CliftonStrengths.
This episode, we're thrilled to be joined by special guest and coach Eva de Meijer from Strengths Consultancy, to dive into this fascinating topic.
It's a must-listen for all dedicated HR professionals, managers, and individuals who want to bring out the best in themselves or their people.
Learn more about the strengths-based approach and turning your strengths into your superpowers at work, via the Strengths Consultancy website, and their new book "Unleash Your Superpower") 🌟.
CHAPTERS
Intro to strengths
0:00 Intro
0:39 Today’s topic and guest
2:04 Why focus on strengths > weaknesses?
3:53 HOW you achieve success, not complacency
4:27 Assessing strengths: Strengthsfinder tool
6:48 What are strengths (vs skills)?
8:12 Adapting strengths to your job
Case studies: strengths
9:22 Our top 5!
10:13 Eg strengths: Developer + Positivity
10:38 Eg strengths: Arranger + Achiever
11:27 Your ‘normal’ = biggest strength?
11:58 Eg strength: Strategic thinking
Using strengths at work
13:17 Performance reviews + feedback
15:43 As a performance tool
16:48 Powerful pairs
19:33 Guilty pleasures: strength correlation?
21:11 Knowledge is power
22:07 High performing teams
24:19 Organizational benefits of strengths
25:19 Managing team blind spots
Practical tips to getting started
27:12 Top manager tips
29:47 Identifying our strengths
31:55 Compliments Wall (free idea!)
33:00 Reflecting as a team
33:42 Final takeaways
About this podcast
Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.
Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.
Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.
About 7people
7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).
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