The CliftonStrengths® Podcast Positivity®: How to Feel More Energized at Work
Aug 12, 2024
They explore how a Positivity theme energizes people and teams at work. They discuss preventing burnout by recharging and setting boundaries. They cover using optimism to build momentum, trust, and psychological safety. They explain giving specific recognition and framing feedback as growth while avoiding toxic positivity.
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Jim's Sick Weekend Reframing
- Jim Collison uses humor to reframe being sick as a positive responsibility: "the place that illnesses go to die."
- He says this mindset helps him accept rest and healing while keeping an upbeat outlook that contains the problem.
Ask Trusted Colleagues To Reveal Your Energy Sources
- Do ask a trusted confidant or manager to identify when you truly shine to pinpoint development priorities.
- Jaclynn Robinson recommends combining outside perspective with your best days at work to target strengths to grow.
Positivity Can Mask What Really Energizes You
- Positivity can blur what truly energizes you because it helps you push through adversity, making many tasks feel interesting.
- Jaclynn and Jim note that positivity sustains momentum so everything can seem energizing unless you reflect on peak moments.