In the beginning of our careers my colleague Dr. Sam Goldstein and I, similar to many psychologists trained in the late 1960s and 1970s, focused on fixing deficits rather than building on strengths.

It’s easy to focus on negatives, but research shows shifting attention to positives is a much better approach. Six months in, I was an OK machine operator. My job changeovers were fast, but not that ...

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Six months in, I was an OK machine operator. My job changeovers were fast, but not that fast. My quality was good, but not that good. I was mediocre at best at repairing equipment. Think of me as a ...