A strengths-based approach for maximum optimization

<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/0747f49d-65b3-4af6-9b0a-5e2b16ce572f?j=eyJ1IjoiMWs0ZXcifQ.XZdeLa6PYiBCRnkogE9Ph0L_U_2xsbTugcEggHMU_-I" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Simmons </a>et al., (2013) defined a strengths-based approach as one that “focuses on using an individual’s strengths to improve their overall functioning, rather than solely addressing weaknesses” (*Note: this doesn’t mean completely ignoring weaknesses). Strengths-based approaches to leadership have been more heavily researched in the business and management space, and across contexts have been found to lead to benefits such as well-being, engagement, productivity, goal progress and attainment, and confidence. While the research is limited in sport settings, <a href="https://substack.com/redirect/7317513d-012c-4e5a-b966-52431c0b00cf?j=eyJ1IjoiMWs0ZXcifQ.XZdeLa6PYiBCRnkogE9Ph0L_U_2xsbTugcEggHMU_-I" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">research</a> has suggested that focusing on strengths can help develop and maintain robust sports confidence. Further, in <a href="https://substack.com/redirect/179143ca-20e7-4ac5-a2ad-0fffd4a5e6dc?j=eyJ1IjoiMWs0ZXcifQ.XZdeLa6PYiBCRnkogE9Ph0L_U_2xsbTugcEggHMU_-I" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">one study</a> that utilized a strength-based approach, athletes reported benefits, including increases in self-belief, motivation, and the ability to cope under pressure, along with clarity of focus for training and goal-direction. <a href="https://medium.com/@etiennecouture1982/a-strengths-based-approach-for-maximum-optimization-715034546645">Website</a>