All tagged Strengths Based Organizations

Give the Gift of Growth

Regardless of the organization’s size, researchers have found that improving leadership across the board has an overall positive effect on the organization as a whole. Many employees just want the opportunity to learn how to lead well in their current capacity. But, for nonprofits that depend on engaged volunteers to carry out their mission, leadership development has become even more important.

Give the Gift of Better Meetings

I read countless research articles on everything from employee engagement to organizational learning and innovation. I can let you in on a little secret - almost everyone wishes that their bosses would give them the gift of better meetings!

Give the Gift of Coaching

In essence, I felt known by my manager, who viewed herself as a coach, shedding the traditional role of boss. She refrained from dictating, micromanaging, and focusing on my weaknesses. Ego wasn’t a factor. Instead, she asked questions, actively listened, looked for my talents, and helped me align those talents with my job’s goals and expectations, thereby setting me up for success.