Using Your Strengths at Work? Get S.M.A.R.T.!
December 7, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
If you are like most people, you will spend more of your life working than doing anything else. This means that if you can improve your life at work, you can improve your life overall. And one of the best ways to improve your life at work is to... Read More
How does judgment show up in your career?
November 30, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
One of the critical roles you’re hired to perform in business—no matter your position—is to make levelheaded judgment calls. Some generate small ripples while others have large-scale consequences. There is no question excellent judgment is a highly-sought-after competency. In fact, your decision-making capacity often decides whether you are perceived... Read More
Authentic Motivation
November 16, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
By: VIA Contributor, Fatima Doman We are born with everything we need to lead fulfilling lives. All twenty-four character strengths can be found in all human beings across the globe. Some of us are born into environments that cloud our access to that inner wisdom, but even in the... Read More
Can’t Keep the Weight Off? 2 Pathways That Can Help
November 2, 2016 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
Weight loss setbacks can be extremely frustrating. Oftentimes, it is just when you feel like you’ve started to make progress that you get a little lax with your eating habits or exercise routine and “slips” start to occur. First, maybe a soda creeps in while at a family event,... Read More
How to Cope with a Narcissist
October 26, 2016 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
A narcissist is someone who shows extreme selfishness, is obsessed with gaining admiration and has a superior view of their own talents. It’s a personality disorder that you probably find personally offensive. When you observe someone who is a true narcissist you may feel a mixture of helplessness, disgust,... Read More
Tickle Your Funny Bone: 5 Humor Exercises to Get Happier!
October 20, 2016 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
Laughter can be a great way to reduce stress as is relaxes the whole body. But, did you know that you can use your strength of humor to create more happiness in the short term and the long run? New research from humor scientist, Willibald Ruch, and his team,... Read More
Focusing On Your Whole Self
September 29, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
By: VIA Contributor, Fatima Doman Stopping to get gas at a convenience store, I realized many of us are killing ourselves with our choices. The manager of the store, a friend of mine, was sitting on a bench outside taking a break. He was smoking and drinking a gigantic... Read More
Which Country Leads The World In Strengths Development?
August 29, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
Developing your strengths has been found to help people feel more confident, energized and engaged at work. And while the VIA Survey makes discovering people’s strengths much easier, understanding what people can do to develop their strengths is still woefully under-researched. In an effort to close this gap, in... Read More
How To Frame A Client Meeting Around Strengths
August 23, 2016 by Dr. Ryan Niemiec ·
One of the first “homework assignments” I give my new clients is to take the free VIA Survey through my VIA professional site. For a recent client I decided to have her take the survey through my VIA professional site and not show her the results upon completion. Her... Read More
Benefits of the VIA Survey- A Coach’s Perspective
August 16, 2016 by VIA Contributor ·
As a life coach, I work side-by-side with my clients to help them set goals and be their best. One tool that I find extremely helpful is the VIA Survey of Character Strengths. I have found this to be a great starting point to build more self-awareness about your... Read More