Putting on your ‘strengths goggles’

1. In meetings:  Go into meetings wearing your ‘strengths goggles’: i.e. a mindset geared towards identifying people’s strengths as they occur. After you spot strengths in individuals, point out what you observed, tell them the reason for your observation, and express your appreciation for their strengths.

2. To improve relationships: Spotting character strengths can help us enhance relationships, especially with people whom we find challenging. Focusing on things that irritate us about others can blind us to noticing their positive qualities. Actively seeking out strengths in others fosters empathy, enabling us to appreciate and respect their diversity, while valuing and acknowledging their talents.