According to a 2022 Gartner study, what employees crave most is to feel acknowledged, trusted, and empowered. Helping team members tap into their “superpowers” — or what they do best — is a fast track to helping them gain more satisfaction at work and recognition from others. If all team members discover their superpowers, you’ll lay the groundwork for a superpower team.

For You

Ask yourself some deeper questions, like “what energizes me?” “What do people ask me for advice for?” “What comes easily and naturally to me?” Think about professional experiences, but also think about personal experiences. See if the answers uncover a hidden superpower, like being creative, or great at planning, or gifted in empathizing with others.

For Your Team

Create one-on-one meetings with your team members to ask them the same questions. If you feel ready, reveal what you feel is your superpower. Then set up a team meeting to have everyone share and discuss their superpowers. Moving forward, see if you can start assigning duties and responsibilities based on each team member’s superpower. Watch your team explode with superpower strength and creativity.