What does it mean to have a "best friend" at work? And why is it so important?In this episode, we explore the significance of the 'Best Friend at work' concept as highlighted in the Gallup Q12 Engagement Assessment. As we share our personal experiences, we also look at the relevant statistics, and discuss key traits of a "best friend." We also provide insights on leveraging individual talents to find, foster, and nurture such friendships, and offer guidance for managers seeking to build supportive environments for workplace friendships.KEY MOMENTS00:29 The Importance of Having a Best Friend at Work00:54 Defining 'Best' in Best Friend02:17 Personal Experiences and Benefits of Work Besties05:04 Gallup's Research on Workplace Friendships15:25 The Role of Managers and Workplace Culture18:24 Balancing Personal and Professional Boundaries22:28 Leveraging Talents to Build Trust and Support29:51 The Four Needs of Followers33:14 Being an Advocate36:38 Encouraging Team Success39:33 Avoiding Managerial Bias47:35 Building Shared Understanding and Moments52:04 Final Thoughts on Workplace FriendshipsRESOURCES:Patrick Lencioni - Personal Histories exerciseGallupOriginal Employee Engagement research - "Best Friend at Work" (1999)2019 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2019)2014 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2024)Q10 - "Best Friend at Work" PDF resourceYOUR HOSTS: Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching Facebook | LinkedIn | WebsiteJen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting LinkedIn | WebsiteChad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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