The secret of success

Today, the Gallup Management Journal released an article titled, “The Secret of Higher Performance,” written by Jim Asplund and Nikki Blacksmith.  In the article, authors revealed the “secret” to experiencing success at work.  Asplund and Blacksmith wrote, “To be engaged, you need to identify with the mission and purpose of your company. You're great at some things and won't ever be very good at others. If you have the materials and equipment you need to do your job right, you'll care more about the fate of your organization. You are naturally inclined toward success at some things, and by adding skills, knowledge, and practice, you'll be much better at them.

People who are engaged are more successful, and success helps people engage in their work.

To some people, these don't seem much like secrets. In fact, they might appear so obvious that they go without saying. But you might be surprised at how many people don't know these things or haven't given them much thought.

That's a shame, and it's all too common. If everyone knew and understood these secrets -- which are more properly called elements of employee engagement and strengths -- they'd be much more successful at everything they do.”

People who are engaged are more successful,
and success helps people engage in their work.

It’s clear that the key to success is becoming engaged in whatever you do at work.  Gallup is an organization that strives to help people identify their strengths, and then find ways to utilize their strengths in performing their work duties.  Their website, www.strengthsfinder.com, provides ways to learn what your top five strengths are so that you can unlock your full potential in whatever you do.

So now you have unlocked the “secrets” to success!

Best wishes,

-Victor