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Weaknesses into Strengths
Most of this content can be expanded upon by checking out books, articles, and video presentations by Dave Rendall, author of the Freak Factor Manifesto, the Freak Factory, and Dead Leaders. www.drendall.comSlide2
What are your weaknesses?
Have a worksheet and writing implement?Follow instructions. Write down at least 5 of your biggest weaknesses.Slide3
5 minute exercise…Slide4
Oh. My. Gosh. Becky!
MOST of us know our own weaknesses!What about others’? Do you notice:The pretty eyes, or the wart?The speech impediment or the brilliant mind?Slide5
Fix the bad? Increase the good? Both?Slide6
Are we becoming a cookie-cutter people?
I want to be MEDIOCRE! (said no one ever!)Follower?Average Joe?Clone?“Pretties?”
“Strengths and weaknesses are connected. You cannot eliminate one without the other – Ben Casnocha”
By “…focusing on reducing or eliminating (weaknesses or limitations,) …we are also weakening the complementary strength.” – the ambitious lifeSlide7
I’m just a witch, deal with it!
I am not saying to use your weaknesses as an excuse for poor behavior!(Michelle, insert personal story here, …)Slide8
5 minute exercise…Slide9
Disorganized…Inflexible………
Stubborn………Slow learner….Inconsistent….Obnoxious……Emotionless…Shy………………Irresponsible...
= Creative
= Organized
= Dedicated
= Detail-oriented
= Flexible
= Enthusiastic
= Calm
= Reflective
= Adventurous
= Responsible
= Positive
= Realistic
= Assertive
= Humble
= Self-confident
= Patient
= Passionate
Boring………….
Unrealistic……
Negative……….
Intimidating…
Weak……………
Arrogant………
Indecisive…….
Impatient……..Slide10
Which one(s) do I grow?
Every weakness has a corresponding strength. – Dave Kerpen (Likeable Local)You can’t put feathers on a dog and call it a chicken. – Dr. Phil McGrawSuccess is achieved by developing our strengths, not eliminating our weaknesses. – Marilyn
vos
Savant
Seek out situations where you can use your strengths and excel there. – Mary Sailors
Allow
yourself to avoid what you do poorly
. – Dave
Rendall
Look to colleagues, etc. to fill in the gaps where you are weakest. – Dave
KerpenSlide11
5 minute exercise…Slide12
Weaknesses
StrengthsChange?
Afraid
Careful
Offset
by determination & creativity
Bossy
High-standards
Offset..
perception &
encouragement
Disorganized
Creative
Admit
it! Ask for help from others.
Distracted easily
Observant
“Observe” everything!
Hate confrontation
Encouraging
Ask for a minute
to think/process…
Hate math
Great @ English
Delegate?!ImpatientPassionateOffset…encouragement, etc.LoudMemorableNOTHING! Works well with job.MessyFlexibleNOTHING! Organized chaos okay.ObnoxiousEnthusiasticNOTHING! (I mean, does it REALLY matter?)OpinionatedDeterminedUSE IT!
come up with creative solutions.Procrastinates!AccommodatingOffset… determination, standards, etc.Too sensitivePerceptiveUSE IT! Think abt. antagonist.Wastes time/selfishTakes “personal” timeIf you’re doing it, make it count!GutlessHumbleOffset… standards, determination, etc.Slide13
Freak or Hero?
Read article…Slide14
Thank you, and have a SUPER day!