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Beyond Strengthsquest Strengths philosophy Fixed vs. growth mindset Strengths development
Psychological Capital “friendship networks lead to more engaged employees and higher performance”
Authentic Leadership Development PsyCap will likely account for about 15 % of the variance in performance.
PsyCap constructs are… 1. positive and unique 2. based on theory, research, and valid measures 3. open to development and change 4. manageable for performance improvement
Resilience “a staunch acceptance of reality; a deep belief, often buttressed by strongly held values, that life is meaningful; and an uncanny ability to improvise” High Impact Leader, p. 156
Hope will power + way power
Self-Efficacy
Optimism how we interpret the world around us
Interaction The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Authentic Leadership Development PsyCap will likely account for about 15 % of the variance in performance.
Building your PsyCap “right” list positive to negative ratio Gratitude journal REFLECTION
Building PsyCap in followers “Part of being a great coach is the ability to translate experienced events into meaningful learning for those who have not yet experienced these challenges” The High Impact Leader, p. 84
Building PsyCap concentrate on past success set goals that “stretch” de-catastrophizing growth mindset monitor self-talk, challenge automatic or negative thoughts imagine obstacles and create multiple possibilities
References Avolio, B. J. & Luthans, F. (2006). The high impact leader: Moments that matter in accelerating authentic leadership development. McGraw-Hilil: NY. Luthans, F., Youseff, C. M., & Avolio, B. J. (2007). Psychological capital: Developing the human competitive edge. Oxford: NY.