Developing Employee Strengths to Achieve Team Success

Should managers focus on employees' strengths or push them out of their comfort zones to learn new skills? Research shows that focusing on strengths leads to increased sales and engagement, but getting out of the comfort zone enhances creativity and productivity. Employees should be encouraged to take small steps, try new things, and break decision-making routines. Managers should focus on employee strengths in reviews and feedback, generate company-wide enthusiasm, and create a network of strength advocates. Balancing between utilizing areas of strength and pushing limits is key, and creating a workplace where unique strengths flourish is vital for leadership.