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Current Issue, March 2009:
“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.
Living Suite Information on maintaining life balance
The Sphere of Life "Unless we attend to all areas of our life, then what is left unattended to will undo, gradually or immediately, any progress or shifts that have occurred."
Rate your level of satisfaction in the different areas of your life.
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.