![]() ![]() And as you might guess, the happier everyone else will be too (cough cough, ahem, I think Ben’s wife will agree based on the sticky note she left him). He points out the more you fill your day with these things, the happier you will be. Ask - What are the work activities I’m doing that I truly enjoy? Ben calls these items “soul-filling” work.Ask - Why am I working in the first place? Knowing the answer to this question can help you during the tough times.Continually molding yourself to the job erodes your personal mold and you forget who you are. Advice he would give to his younger self – Dear Ben… “Your job is to create the job you love” He’s a practical guy who wants outcomes-and journaling gave him a huge shift. And look, Ben is not a touchy-feely woo-woo guy if you’re thinking that journaling is for the soft. Writing in a journal helps you notice how you really feel about your job. What You’ll Learnīen starts this episode by telling his personal story. Ben’s tips were hitting home for both of us as we recapped the show. And we’re even re-matching talents as we speak as it relates to podcast duties. I combine my Achiever and Responsibility to be sure that every project step happens accurately and as promised. I get to curate articles using my Input talent. While she run the delivery side, I run the operations side. My position as Director of Client Experience at Lead Through Strengths is a perfect partnership for Lisa and me. I get giddy several times per week when I see how well matched we are for certain responsibilities. I can say from personal experience that this feels like magic when it is done well. It reminds us to match each team member to work they are energized by. ![]() Since we’re expanding our StrengthsFinder team in Austin, Texas and around the world, this interview was helpful for us too. Tips: Ben’s ideas and examples will help you make the best choices for your personal career and your company’s productivity.Books: both the StrengthsFinder 2.0 book and The Quit Alternative.In this episode, you’ll get three cool angles for lining them up: Their low productivity might be caused by their job responsibilities not lining with their natural talents. If you have team members who aren’t performing…well, look closer. Even if you are - things change - and you need to know how to steer those changes toward work you can truly enjoy and thrive in. You’ll find this episode especially useful if you’re not in your “dream” job. That’s a lot of money! And often, the role can be tweaked in a way that brings your talents (or theirs) to the forefront. Why? Well, it’s because both actions can cost as much as buying a new car. He cautions you to look carefully before you fire a team member. He says to think twice before quitting your job. Ben Fanning shows you how to take the job you’re already in and shape it into something you’ll love. ![]()
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