Elevate with Robert Glazer
Elevate Classics: Tom Rath on Gallup and How To Play To Your Strengths
Nov 30, 2023
In this classic episode, host Robert Glazer interviews Tom Rath, a Gallup researcher and author who has studied how work improves human health. They discuss playing to your strengths, differentiating Clifton strengths from other assessments, the value of deep work, employee engagement, and more.
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- Improving the alignment between a person's talents and their job leads to improved productivity, employee well-being, and overall satisfaction with work.
- Rather than focusing on improving weaknesses, it is more effective to leverage and develop strengths for greater focus, mastery, and significant contributions in a particular area.
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Improving Human Health and Well-being through Work
There is an opportunity to improve human health and well-being by fixing the relationship between individuals and their work. Many people are stuck in jobs that are not the right fit for them, leading to negative impacts on their overall health. By focusing on improving the alignment between a person's talents and the jobs available, there can be significant improvements in productivity, employee well-being, and overall satisfaction with work. This involves understanding one's strengths and finding ways to contribute positively to others and society through meaningful work.
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