VIA Institute on Character

🎁 The Season of Strengths & Savings 🎁 Time is running out to make the most of two powerful opportunities to inspire growth and transformation — for you and those you serve! 🗣️ BFCM Reports & On-Demand Courses Offer Strengthen yourself, your teams, clients, or students with the power of character strengths. Get 20% off with code → BFCM24 ↳Download a personalized report: https://lnkd.in/eqa_Ha6 ↳Explore on-demand courses: https://lnkd.in/gtUHhpxx If you’re planning an upcoming workshop or team-building session, now is the time to stock up on discounted VIA Reports! BFCM savings can be stacked with bulk report pricing: https://lnkd.in/gsACfGF5 🗣️ MBSP Early Bird Pricing Jumpstart your mindfulness and strengths journey with the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) course led by VIA experts. December is your last chance to grab early bird pricing and join a global community committed to flourishing. Get 20% off with code → 20MBSPDec ↳Register and save your seat for the first 2025 course (starts January 11): https://lnkd.in/gpCpYSMA ↳Explore the full 2025 MBSP course schedule: https://lnkd.in/gUqzMuR8 🗣️Why wait? Strengthen connections, build resilience, and embrace the power of character strengths—starting today. 🚀 #StrengthsInAction #EmpowerWithStrengths [BFCM offer does not apply to MBSP courses or certification, WATB learning paths or certifications, Character Strengths Interventions course, books, and coaching. ]

Meet the Experts Driving MBSP 2025 + Don’t Miss Out on Our Early Bird Offer!    Get to know the amazing facilitators behind our 2025 Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) program! Danielle Casioppo, Ryan Niemiec, and Roger Bretherton bring unparalleled expertise and passion to each session, ensuring a transformative experience for all participants.   🗓️ Don’t wait! Take advantage of our Early Bird Special and save 20% with code 20MBSPDec when you register by December 31!    Four sessions to choose from:  ✅ Saturdays starting in January: https://lnkd.in/gpCpYSMA  ✅ Wednesdays starting in February: https://lnkd.in/gBA-iVza  ✅ Wednesdays starting in May:  https://lnkd.in/gFYwKBTq  ✅ Tuesdays starting in September: https://lnkd.in/gBqyStX2    💥 This offer ends soon – secure your discount today and start your mindfulness and strengths journey with the best!    #Mindfulness #CharacterStrengths #MBSP2025 #PersonalGrowth 

This Giving Tuesday, celebrate the power of self-discovery and transformation! 🌟 This year alone, the free VIA Survey has helped over 2.5 million people uncover their unique character strengths—the qualities that define who we truly are and guide us in giving back to the world.    Estela’s journey began with the VIA Survey, which helped her reconnect with her true self and embrace her strengths. Her story reminds us that when we stop looking to others to define us, we unlock the opportunity to lead a life of authenticity and purpose. Stories like Estela’s inspire us daily at VIA, where we are dedicated to advancing the science and application of character strengths to help individuals, organizations, and communities thrive.    ✨ Have your own character strengths story to share? Comment below or email [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!   🤝 Join us in making an impact! Your support helps us bring strengths-based tools and resources to more people worldwide. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eSMsZzEE 🎥 Discover Estela’s full story here: https://lnkd.in/gPZuhPh4   #GivingTuesday #StrengthsInAction #VIAInsitute #characterstrengths

Recharge and reflect with VIA's December strengths calendar.

Finish the year strong with VIA's December Strengths Calendar! 🌟💪 As we close out 2024, December is the perfect time to reflect and recharge. Focus on the strengths of Spirituality, Zest, and Love to connect with your purpose, energize your spirit, and deepen your relationships. Download the Strengths calendar -> https://lnkd.in/gM_nAKTn #VIAInstitute #FlourishIn2025 #DecemberCalendar #CharacterStrengths #PositivePsychology

Celebrating 25 years of VIA with a Friendsgiving Potluck! 🍂✨    There’s nothing like being in person to share stories, laughter, and delicious food. From learning where everyone was born, to discovering what people are looking forward to this season, and, of course, bonding over guilty pleasure TV shows, we had a blast with everyone!    Here’s to 25 years of strengths, connection, and growth—and to many more in the years to come! Oh, and a special shoutout to the homemade soft pretzels that were chef’s kiss 🥨✨   #VIA25 #Friendsgiving #WorkplaceCulture #CelebratingStrengths #GratefulTogether 

As 2024 winds down, we know how busy this time of year can be—wrapping up year-end tasks, tackling holiday shopping, and setting goals for the year ahead. Amid the hustle, don’t forget to make space for yourself. With personalized, actionable strengths guidance at your fingertips, Viana is here to support you—whether you’re navigating a family gathering or requesting a little extra time off from your manager. No matter the situation, Viana will show you how to tackle it with confidence. Enjoy your first month of Viana, completely free— https://lnkd.in/eE7TJpGX #Viana #characterstrengths #positivepsychology #strengthscoach

🌟 Gratitude and Growth at VIA Institute on Character 🌟    This season of giving thanks feels especially meaningful as we reflect on an incredible milestone we achieved earlier this year: VIA Institute on Character received a generous $200,000 grant from the MillstoneFund (https://millstonefund.org/) to further our Strong Workplace Solutions (SWS) initiative over the next two years. This initiative aims to support and enhance Cincinnati-based nonprofits working to support mental health and/or education, helping them build capacity and foster a strengths-based culture that benefits their employees and communities.     To the Cincinnati community: We are deeply thankful for the eight remarkable nonprofits in our first SWS cohort—Best Point, Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio, Mortar, Four Seven, Her Cincinnati, The Center for Great Neighborhoods, Green Umbrella, and ABC Activities Beyond the Classroom. Your partnership inspires us every day.    To the VIA team: None of this would be possible without your passion and commitment. You are the heart of our mission, and we are endlessly grateful for you.    As we celebrate this grant and the progress it represents, we also look ahead with gratitude and determination to continue advancing the science and application of character strengths to help communities flourish.    #ThankfulAndThriving #MillstoneFund #CincinnatiNonprofits #CharacterStrengths #StrengthsInAction #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkplacesAtTheirBest

This poem reminds us of the values that unite us and the power of our shared community. "Your Country Needs You" by Dr. Ryan Niemiec builds on the inspiration of "The World Needs You" poem we shared recently. Available in 46 languages, the VIA Survey connects people worldwide—and we’d love your help extending that reach with this poem! Translate it into your native language and email your version to us at [email protected]. Our team would love to create a PDF showcasing all the translations to celebrate our global community.     🔗 Download the poem: https://lnkd.in/g28WTb8B   Let’s bring this message to life in every language!    📥 Planning to translate? Drop a comment below and tell us the language you’re working on—we’d love to hear from you!    #CharacterStrengths #GlobalCommunity #YourCountryNeedsYou #poem 

🎉 Congratulations to the first cohort of Workplaces at Their Best Consultants!🎉    Today, we proudly celebrate this incredible group of consultants who have just completed our comprehensive learning path to bring strengths-based practices to the organizations they support.    This cohort, which first gathered in Toronto on September 29, has worked across time zones, cultures, and industries to build a global network of strengths-based champions. Their dedication culminated in today’s virtual graduation — and now, as certified consultants, they’re ready to make a transformative impact in organizations worldwide. 🌍💼    👇 Their faces say it all: dedication, collaboration, passion, and excitement for a future of workplaces driven by character strengths.    If you’re inspired to start your strengths journey, our next cohort begins on December 2—fully virtual to accommodate professionals everywhere. Join us to develop the expertise and network to help organizations flourish through character strengths.    ➡️ Ready to make a difference? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eAKqTwRq    #StrengthsAtWork #StregnthsInAction #WorkplacesAtTheirBest #WorkplaceTransformation #StregnthsLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalDevelopment #GlobalImpact #JoinUs