WEAKNESSES
They’re a cringeworthy subject
People avoid them – BIG TIME
People react to weaknesses to protect themselves, their ego & reputation.
Focusing on highlighting peoples’ gaps, doesn’t add value to your RELATIONSHIP with your team.
Your value comes in the form of:
· Co-creating options & opportunities to adapt how to approach people
· Strength selections more suited to the person in the relationship
· Holding the conversation, seeking out reasoning to understand them their why
· Asking questions & more questions
· Helping someone learn strengths to gain more results in your relationship
Leaders, it’s time to save your energy & share a new language.
I asked a client how their key STRENGTH of MODEST was championing their goal of building their executive leadership presence & relationships.
Their response & reasoning:
“Playing down what they were capable of doing – not wanting to overshadow their colleagues.”
Being REMOTE & behind the screen limits promoting your skills & networking.
Purposely selecting the STRENGTH of SELF-CONFIDENCE became the subject of our conversation.
Experimenting with your STRENGTHS takes RESILIENCE, the outcome & impact in your RELATIONSHIPS will be more effective rather than only hearing about your weaknesses.
Is there a STRENGTH that make a difference in your REMOTE RELATIONSHPS?
If you need further details about your 28 STRENGTHS – type STRENGTHS in comments section.