A New Way of Thinking

Using a strengths-based approach is different than what we have all experienced in our growth. Conventional methods to improve tell us to focus on fixing weaknesses and, essentially, to be being good at everything. This simply is not possible. In fact, we end up spending double our time correcting areas of weakness in order to achieve overall mediocrity.

Strengths-based approaches to personal and professional development identify areas of strength and encourage us to invest in those areas to build expertise in them.

Why is it important to know our strengths? Once we know and understand our talents, we can shape our lives around them, welcoming in success and happiness.

What about our weaknesses? We do not have weaknesses, rather talents that we are less-dominant in. It’s important to acknowledge where these gaps are - not so we work on them, rather so we can identify people who excel in them to create strategic, strengths-based partnerships.