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sitioned to fulfill those
needs. These opportunities
provide people with learn-
ing and discovery, a change
of perspective, and building
a strong sense of team com-
munity.The pièce de résistance
when it comes to self-
actualization opportunities
for your team is to provide
transformational experienc-
es -- authentic experiences
that incorporate resonating
content. FYI, this isn’t freeand does take some coordi-
nating -- but you get the
highest value from them.
Shift your resources to help
your team members focus
on new feelings of euphoria,
joy, and wonder surround-
ing their job. If your surprise
and delights tend to be
goods or ‘swag’, make them
more meaningful. Or, rather
than a physical takeaway,
consider creating an a-ha
moment that supports the
realization or fulfillment of
one's talents and potentiali-
ties.The goal of self-actualization
moments in the workspace
should not be to entertain
but to make a lasting im-
pression.INVOLVE EVERYONE
No matter how you look at
it, age is simply a number.
Everyone wants to be invit-
ed to the conversation. Eve-
ryone wants to be inspired
and make positive change.
Ultimately, employees want