What are you doing to overcome your weakness?

Get a little bit better at your weakness. For instance, if you’re a poor planner, start keeping track of your time, holding yourself accountable to that schedule. Use one of your strengths to work around your weakness. Partner with someone who has a complimentary strength.

Why is important to know your strengths and weaknesses?

Knowing one’s strengths and our weaknesses gives you a better understanding of yourself and how you best operate. Knowing your weaknesses also gives you a clear understanding of the things that may be holding you back. You can then work on these things so that your weaknesses are not holding you back.

What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

Some examples of weaknesses include: Disorganized. Self-critical/sensitive. Perfectionism (note: this can be a strength in many roles, so be sure you have an example of how perfectionism can be a problem to demonstrate that you’ve thought deeply about this trait)

How to overcome your weakness?

A fun option to overcome a weakness is to find a new way to approach it that utilizes one of your core strengths. As per the earlier example, let’s say your weakness is networking. However, two of your strengths are being methodical and conscientious.

How do I make a list of my strengths and weaknesses?

Try starting with a list of five to six strengths and one to three weaknesses. Write them down in two columns, and then draws some arrows, from the strengths to the weaknesses, where you think you could potentially apply a strength to a weakness. You don’t need to be 100 percent sure how you’re going to do it just yet.

Do you avoid tasks that you think are your weaknesses?

Being reminded of our weaknesses is unpleasant. Therefore, we often learn to avoid tasks that require skills that we think of as weaknesses. This avoidance can cause problems and hold you back. For example, if you don’t see yourself as good at networking, you’ll likely avoid it.

How do you turn your leadership weaknesses into leadership strengths?

The first step in turning leadership weaknesses into leadership strengths is to identify key areas needing improvements. For instance, you might ask your team for input to help you determine which leadership traits you might need to strengthen. It could be a trait of micromanaging or requiring constant status updates.