How to Maximise Individual Propensity for Active Committed Enthusiasm

Abstract

A major factor in active committed enthusiasm, or engagement, is the individual’s own propensity for enthusiasm. Although this is related to several personality factors, it has been shown that this propensity is not fixed or genetic but can be modified to improve outcomes for the individual and their organisation or country. Attribution style (as used in clinical depression and in positive psychology) is a well-proven technique to assess and develop positive outlook and potential for enthusiasm. Here, we describe how individuals can be helped to develop a more functional style of attributions in order to maximise their own propensity for enthusiasm with beneficial outcomes for them and their organisations. The toolkit (www.PACEtools.org) includes the ACEq to help assess and develop attribution style.