Identifying your talents is crucial to having a fulfilling work environment.
When you understand your talents, you are more likely to begin to feel confident about fulfilling your role. An employee who plays to his or her talents will find it easier to succeed, because this employee focuses on using what he or she does best. When you succeed you will feel more confident; the more confident, the more successful.
Along with confidence, you also gain courage. Napoleon Hill once said, “Everyone enjoys doing the kind of work for which is he best suited.” Indeed, he is right. Aside from confidence and courage, an employee who is in the right job where he or she can apply his or her talents is content and more likely to experience success.
This is what many managers tend to forget. In the corporate setting, your output is always the ultimate measurement of how good you are with your job. However, if you are doing something that you are not very good at, the job can become rather frustrating and will take more time as be less effectual and efficient. If managers assign people to tasks that they are good at and enjoy, these employees will be more productive and will most likely become valuable assets to the company.
But one question remains, how does one play to one’s talents? It’s easier said than done but the first thing you should do is to ascertain the talents you claim you have. Ask yourself what you feel you are good at and get feedback from others.
Make a list and read it often to keep you on track and operating at your best.
In my experience, I find that most people respond to praise and remember criticism. Praise encourages people to work harder while criticism usually leads to disengagement and them potentially giving up. Managers who help their team build upon their talents will find that they have more chance of their team reaching their highest potential, thereby being more productive.
If you do not know what you are good at, it is best to ask your trusted colleagues to review your attitude and performance and give you an appraisal of what they think you are good at. You will then be able to assess whether you’re playing to your talents or not.
In my coaching practice, I work with a profiling tool that identifies your talents and what you need to be at your best. I apply it as part of my coaching package as it gives the clients an insight into their potential as well as the confidence to step forward.
Contact me if you would like to find out more. hello@susaningall.com.au
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