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“Success is achieved by developing our strengths,
not by eliminating our weaknesses.”

Marilyn vos Savant

The quote above is a succinct reminder of one of the most important aspects of effective leadership—focusing on your strengths rather than trying to improve your weaknesses. For those who might not be familiar with columnist Marilyn vos Savant’s biggest claim to fame, she is known for having the world’s highest intelligence quotient (IQ). This is definitely a human trait that is held in high regard by most everyone.

However, if you had her on your management team, would you put her in charge of managing a complex project simply because she was the smartest person in the room? What if she were poorly organized, or not adept at bringing diverse interests together? Your effort would likely fail unless she had close support from others who could make up for these areas where she doesn’t excel.

Click here to read much more on this subject, along with links to valuable resources that can help you identify and develop your strengths.

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Previous Issues

The Great Multitasker Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Don't Worry, Be Happy Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Keep Asking Yourself "What's Next?" Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Designing an Intense Learning Experience Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Moving on or Out: Change and Entrepreneurship Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Changing Perceptions: The Value of Frequent Touch Points Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Working Solutions for the Blaming Culture Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Resilience: A Necessary Trait for Leaders Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Should Leaders Ever Argue With Success? Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Today's Leaders Need to be Problem Finders Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Success Strategies For Your New Leadership Role Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Time on Your Side Part II: Choosing How You Show Up Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Time on Your Side Part I: Information Overload Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Managing Change Part II: Sustaining the Initiative Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Managing Change Part I: Survival of the Fittest in an Era of Change Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Transitions: Letting Go to Get to Success Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Reflection: A Mirror for Successful Change Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Unleashing Leadership to Create the Ideal Organization Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Why Hire a Coach? Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Is it Time for a Change? Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Achieving Balance: A Key to Effective Leadership Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Conflict: Putting It on the Table Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Feedback: The Missing Link in Leadership Success Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Self-Awareness Helps You Lead From Your Strengths Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Dealing With Naysayers Improves Your Effectiveness Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version

Intentions vs. Impact: A "Time Out" for Effectiveness Acrobat PDF File * HTML Version



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