You can focus on only one thing at a time. That’s what it means to focus: to direct your attention to a singular point. With this in mind, do you think it better to focus on improving your strength or overcoming your weaknesses?
I say improving your strengths. First, people are typically willing to work harder to maintain and develop skills and abilities they are already good at. Second, the outcome of focusing on your strengths is usually preferable. You were hired in part because of the skills and attributes you possess, so improving these will likely improve your performance at the job you were hired to do.
You should give time to turning your weaknesses into strengths, but this shouldn’t be your focus.
Author: Nathan Jamail
Nathan Jamail is a keynote speaker and bestselling author of 5 books, including his most recent “Serve Up & Coach Down.” With over 25 years of leadership in Corporate America as a top Director of Sales and a small business owner of several companies, his clients have come to know him as “The Real Deal.” Nathan has taught great leaders from across the world and shows organizations how to have a “Serve Up Mindset” to achieve maximum success. His expertise doesn’t come just from research or interviews. It’s from living the life of leadership for over 25 years. As a sales leadership keynote speaker and author who works with thousands every year, he challenges leaders to be the best version of themselves and settle for nothing less! Check out Nathan Jamail’s books, articles, keynote presentations, and blogs at NathanJamail.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
