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Best Friend at Work
What does it mean to have a "best friend" at work? And why is it so important?
In this episode, we explore the significance of the 'Best Friend at work' concept as highlighted in the Gallup Q12 Engagement Assessment. As we share our personal experiences, we also look at the relevant statistics, and discuss key traits of a "best friend." We also provide insights on leveraging individual talents to find, foster, and nurture such friendships, and offer guidance for managers seeking to build supportive environments for workplace friendships.
KEY MOMENTS
- 00:29 The Importance of Having a Best Friend at Work
- 00:54 Defining 'Best' in Best Friend
- 02:17 Personal Experiences and Benefits of Work Besties
- 05:04 Gallup's Research on Workplace Friendships
- 15:25 The Role of Managers and Workplace Culture
- 18:24 Balancing Personal and Professional Boundaries
- 22:28 Leveraging Talents to Build Trust and Support
- 29:51 The Four Needs of Followers
- 33:14 Being an Advocate
- 36:38 Encouraging Team Success
- 39:33 Avoiding Managerial Bias
- 47:35 Building Shared Understanding and Moments
- 52:04 Final Thoughts on Workplace Friendships
RESOURCES:
Patrick Lencioni - Personal Histories exercise
Gallup
Original Employee Engagement research - "Best Friend at Work" (1999)
2019 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2019)
2014 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2024)
Q10 - "Best Friend at Work" PDF resource
YOUR HOSTS:
Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching
Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator
Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting
LinkedIn | Website
Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical
The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.
Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Thoughtful TalentsWhat does it mean to have a "best friend" at work? And why is it so important?
In this episode, we explore the significance of the 'Best Friend at work' concept as highlighted in the Gallup Q12 Engagement Assessment. As we share our personal experiences, we also look at the relevant statistics, and discuss key traits of a "best friend." We also provide insights on leveraging individual talents to find, foster, and nurture such friendships, and offer guidance for managers seeking to build supportive environments for workplace friendships.
KEY MOMENTS
- 00:29 The Importance of Having a Best Friend at Work
- 00:54 Defining 'Best' in Best Friend
- 02:17 Personal Experiences and Benefits of Work Besties
- 05:04 Gallup's Research on Workplace Friendships
- 15:25 The Role of Managers and Workplace Culture
- 18:24 Balancing Personal and Professional Boundaries
- 22:28 Leveraging Talents to Build Trust and Support
- 29:51 The Four Needs of Followers
- 33:14 Being an Advocate
- 36:38 Encouraging Team Success
- 39:33 Avoiding Managerial Bias
- 47:35 Building Shared Understanding and Moments
- 52:04 Final Thoughts on Workplace Friendships
RESOURCES:
Patrick Lencioni - Personal Histories exercise
Gallup
Original Employee Engagement research - "Best Friend at Work" (1999)
2019 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2019)
2014 Employee Engagement research update - "Best Friend at Work" (2024)
Q10 - "Best Friend at Work" PDF resource
YOUR HOSTS:
Jen Werner @ Jen Werner Coaching
Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
Jen’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Achiever | Belief | Deliberative | Activator
Chad Ahern @ Talent and Teams Consulting
LinkedIn | Website
Chad’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner | Deliberative | Responsibility | Harmony | Analytical
The opinions and insights we share on each CliftonStrengths theme are our own and are based on our understanding of Gallup’s Strengths-based development research. They are also informed by our unique work with our clients. Even though we are both Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches, the insights we share here are not formally vetted, approved, or endorsed by Gallup, Inc.
Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 theme names of CliftonStrengths® are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.