Analytical Theme http://gmj.gallup.com/ http://backend.userland.com/rss Gallup WebTeam Self-branded people are of tremendous value to all kinds of organizations, according to a marketing expert. Indeed, he argues that constructing your personal brand may be the best thing you can do for your workplace and for yourself -- especially now. http://gmj.gallup.com/content/121796/Value-Personal-Branding.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://gmj.gallup.com/content/121796/Value-Personal-Branding.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:15:00 GMT Managers who introduce a strengths-based approach to their teams invariably ask this question: Is there a "dark side" to employees' strengths? Can a person with strong command become too pushy, or a person with strong analytical talents drive colleagues crazy with endless questions and hypothetical scenarios? In this article, a strengths expert probes these vexing questions and, using real-life examples, offers surprising (and reassuring) answers. http://gmj.gallup.com/content/26365/Probing-Dark-Side-Employees-Strengths.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://gmj.gallup.com/content/26365/Probing-Dark-Side-Employees-Strengths.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 08 Feb 2007 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://gmj.gallup.com/content/20722/Mastering-Art-Office-Politics.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://gmj.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 Soon after assuming responsibility for a Best Buy store, one of Eric Taverna's big challenges was to harness the energy of his employees. His approach -- and its positive, long-term effects -- offer lessons to managers across all industries on how to build a committed workforce. http://gmj.gallup.com/content/12568/One-Store-One-Team-Best-Buy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://gmj.gallup.com/content/12568/One-Store-One-Team-Best-Buy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Aug 2004 05:00:00 GMT People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. http://gmj.gallup.com/content/631/Analytical.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication http://gmj.gallup.com/content/631/Analytical.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Sep 2002 05:00:00 GMT