Last updated on April 18th, 2023

Forbes Coaches Council: Top coaches offer insights on leadership development & careers.

As a business leader, it can be challenging to look at areas where your performance may fall short. However, to effectively lead others—whether it’s a small team or an entire company—it is essential to understand and leverage your strengths while also addressing your weaknesses.

Identifying areas where you need improvement and finding ways to strengthen or support your skills in them can lead to significant growth and development as a leader. Members of Forbes Coaches Council have helped leaders figure out ways to address and fortify their lower-talent areas. Read the tips from 15 members to learn how to turn your weaknesses into strengths and achieve greater success for yourself and your organization.

Dr. Chris Allen, a Forbes Coaches Council member, shares a tip on addressing your weaknesses:

5. Own Your Weakness

Don’t make excuses for your weakness. Ask others to help you improve. Make it psychologically safe for others to acknowledge weaknesses and ask for feedback and help as well. Recognize that we can all learn skills and flex our behavior. Of course, this does not mean a learned behavior can be honed into a true talent like a natural preference; however, it won’t derail you.

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