Individualization Theme http://businessjournal.gallup.com/ http://backend.userland.com/rss Gallup WebTeam There's nothing more crucial to success in business than being able to influence other people. Salespeople must influence customers; executives need to influence their workforces. But rather than insincerely "laying on the charm" to influence people, try using your innate talents instead. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/21325/Best-Way-Influence-Others.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/21325/Best-Way-Influence-Others.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 09 Feb 2006 06:00:00 GMT It's widely believed that those who get ahead in office politics must be dupes, stooges, or yes-people. But the reality is quite different. Gallup has found that among the most successful organizations, many people who get ahead are solid performers and highly effective in their roles. What's their secret? They use their innate talents to rise through the ranks -- and to master the politics of their workplaces. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/20722/Mastering-Art-Office-Politics.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/20722/Mastering-Art-Office-Politics.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Jan 2006 06:00:00 GMT Conflict is an unavoidable part of business. But it doesn't have to be too daunting. Here's how to leverage your innate talents to handle inevitable confrontations and arguments. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/15847/Talent-Deal-Conflict.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/15847/Talent-Deal-Conflict.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 14 Apr 2005 05:00:00 GMT Dietitians at St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic Health System were at a crossroads. Their team didn't have enough people and felt ignored. Their workspace was "dismal." A few were quietly threatening to resign. Here's how one manager attacked this problem and raised employee engagement from average to extraordinary -- in just a year. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/10504/Nourishing-Employee-Engagement.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/10504/Nourishing-Employee-Engagement.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:00:00 GMT There is no such thing as a perfect manager and no ideal set of management talents, according to Gallup research. So then what separates the best managers from all the rest? http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1093/Manager-Know-Thyself.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1093/Manager-Know-Thyself.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 10 Jul 2003 05:00:00 GMT Many employees have only a vague sense of what their talents are, if they know them at all. Their performance improves when they can actually name their talents and start intentionally using them. Here's how managers can help them do just that. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1033/Acting-Intent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1033/Acting-Intent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 10 Apr 2003 05:00:00 GMT There is no special gift that great managers have and others don't. Instead, the best managers draw on their Signature Themes to inspire their salespeople. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1027/Magic-Talent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/1027/Magic-Talent.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 10 Apr 2003 05:00:00 GMT If you are miserable at work -- or just itchy for a new challenge -- then it's time to start building a career around your talents and strengths. Managers, too, can help employees flourish rather than flounder, by tapping into their innate abilities. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/946/Hate-Your-Job.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/946/Hate-Your-Job.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Dec 2002 06:00:00 GMT People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/685/Individualization.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/685/Individualization.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Sep 2002 05:00:00 GMT No -- and yes. In our research, we have found thousands of great managers whose Signature Themes differ quite a bit. However, we've also found that many successful managers have similar Signature Themes. http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/568/particular-themes-more-suitable-managers.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/568/particular-themes-more-suitable-managers.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Sat, 01 Jun 2002 05:00:00 GMT