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Disengagement Quote by Tom Rath

“It appears that the epidemic of active disengagement we see in workplaces every day could be a curable disease…if we can help the people around us develop their strengths.” quote by Tom Rath — Download Open image

““It appears that the epidemic of active disengagement we see in workplaces every day could be a curable disease…if we can help the people around us develop their strengths.””

About This Quote

Source Book: StrengthsFinder 2.0, 2007

Workplace disengagement is curable by developing others' strengths.

In simple terms: Help others grow to fix workplace disengagement.

Key Takeaway

Focus on strengths development.

Themes

leadership employee engagement strengths development

Mood

encouraging optimistic

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

HR practices
coaching
organizational health

Key Concepts

Positive psychology team dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

How can you identify teammates' strengths?
What strengths can you nurture today?

A Different Perspective

Changing strengths takes time and effort.

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