How can you identify and leverage your strengths at work?

First off, dig into what you’re good at and what makes you shine at work. Pay attention to tasks that come easy or give you a boost. Ask colleagues or supervisors for feedback — they might notice strengths you overlook. Once you know 'em, own those strengths! Use 'em in your daily tasks and take on projects that play to those strengths. Also, seek ways to develop and fine-tune 'em. Don’t forget, sharing your strengths with your team can boost collaboration and make everyone's work better.

Identificar y aprovechar nuestras fortalezas en el trabajo es esencial para un desempe?o óptimo en nuestra carrera profesional: la autoevaluación honesta y la retroalimentación externa son claves para descubrir nuestras habilidades. Una vez reconocidas, debemos establecer unas metas alineadas a una estrategia de mejora en nuestras responsabilidades laborales y la colaboración eficaz en el equipo. Lo más importante es el desarrollo constante de la carrera profesional con un alto grado de adaptación al cambio.

Self Assessments and feed back from Colleague is one of the key input, Specially the repeat input if any from different people at different place. Create Value and don't hesitate in contributing. understand your weakness and make a team to turn the weakness in streghth.

Pontos fortes s?o principalmente as habilidades e competências que você utiliza com excelência e, muitas vezes sem perceber, porque s?o naturais e presentes nos seus melhores resultados. Por isso, eu come?o sempre identificando quais experiências marcantes est?o presentes na trajetória de cada profissional, para ent?o identificar também quais dos seus pontos fortes foram relevantes nessas experiências. Eles est?o presentes com frequência e normalmente permeiam toda carreira profissional. Quando paramos para refletir, ficam t?o evidentes que ficamos surpresos com os resultados. Esse autoconhecimento propicia entender também quais n?o s?o nossos pontos fortes e avaliar os desafios futuros. O que nos trouxe até aqui, nos levará à frente?

Even though we can't always use our abilities directly, it's still important to recognize who needs our help. That source of power, albeit it is unknown to us, comes from desire. That is the source of our inner strength, the mental capacity to help others.

In my experience the best way to identify your strengths is by asking other people. We tend to think something we do well is “easy” and “oh, anyone can do that!” Not true. If someone tells you you are good at something and you are about to say “oh anyone can do that. It’s easy” replace that with “thanks for pointing that out”. They’ve just given you the gift of identifying a strength.

I agree with Pamela Pott's point - it's easy to overlook the skills that come naturally to us and devalue them by assuming everyone has them. As part of my coaching session on strengths, I help my clients own all their strengths and then invite them to think of 3 people who know them well and appreciate them. We then visualize them providing feedback. It's enlightening for my clients to change perspective and see themselves through others eyes. We always seem to add a few more strengths after this exercise. Of course, you can also do what Pamela suggests and simply ask others who know you well, what they perceive as your strengths. I then encourage you to make a recording of these things and play it back regularly to build your confidence.

One thing I have found helpful is using your feedback track record. Think about it. What skills do you consistently receive positive feedback on? Found it? That’s a possible strength. Next, hone it, fine-tune, and build confidence. Leverage that skill by looking for ways to apply it in your current role and seeking out opportunities where it can make a significant impact and create a positive work environment. However, don’t neglect “your weaknesses” and focus on just your strengths. It's beneficial to continue developing and refining other skills as well to make you well rounded professional in your field

See what other people are praising you for, or seek you out for help with or for advice on. Look for moments when you are in flow.

While identifying your strengths, you also want to look at your weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may hinder your strengths. As you identify the rest, you can also improve and build upon it. In short run a SWOT analysis on your self. This is an easy yet to the point method to work on your self.

Be generous. Contribute widely and broadly. Don't concern yourself with how gets the credit. Create value. Your strengths will shine through, and one of them will be that you are a "team player" and that you don't care who gets the credit, as long as the problems get solved, the customers get taken care of, and the job gets done. Lean in.

You can identify and leverage your strengths at work you can utilise methods like SWOT analysis. Begin by assessing your internal strengths through self-reflection, recognising skills and attributes that contribute positively to your work. Evaluate external opportunities by identifying areas where your strengths align with company needs and highlight them in change initiatives or projects. Additionally, mitigate weaknesses and navigate potential threats to optimise your performance. Regularly revisit and refine this analysis to adapt to evolving work contexts and personal growth.

Recognizing that there is no “i” in team is how one learns to leverage skills. Knowing that everyone brings something unique to the table is how to effectively create a recipe for success. If you already have sound relationships with the stakeholders, then it is just a matter of knowing what the outcomes are for the collective and dividing up the tasks that aligns with each others’ strengths and abilities. Don’t forget to learn from others throughout the process; this is how to improve your weaknesses. By improving your weaknesses is how to create more strengths.

In the modern workplace, many people have a shorter shelf life, staying in one job role on average for 3 years. I look to mentoring and coaching my staff, so they can create a pathway for the future. I encourage them to learn essential skills and often pair them with an accountability buddy from another department. Just because you work in marketing doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do professional development in finance. Adding financial skills to your marketing role is a sure fire way to leverage yourself into marketing management. Having a deeper understanding of for example, ROI, will give you a new lens to create an efficient marketing campaign.

Once you've identified your strengths, integrate them into your daily work routine. Seek projects or roles that align closely with these abilities. Communicate your strengths to your superiors and colleagues, highlighting how they can be beneficial for specific tasks or projects. Additionally, use your strengths to complement and enhance team performance, offering your expertise where it can add the most value. Continuously develop these strengths through targeted training and new challenges. Remember, leveraging your strengths isn't just about personal success; it's about using your unique abilities to contribute significantly to your organization's goals and foster a more productive and positive work environment.

It's crucial to recognise that while leveraging strengths is beneficial, over-reliance on them can lead to imbalances and blind spots. To maintain balance, be mindful of situations where your strengths might overshadow other necessary skills. Diversify your approach by developing areas outside your primary strengths. Collaborate with colleagues who have different abilities; this can provide a more rounded perspective and enhance team dynamics. Regularly seek feedback to understand how your strengths impact others and adjust accordingly. Striking a balance involves being aware of not just when and how to use your strengths but also when to step back and let other talents come to the forefront, ensuring a well-rounded and effective approach.

Las fortalezas son aspectos que nos permiten dar lo mejor de nosotros, pero no existe ninguna actividad, espacio o proyecto en el cual queden fuera nuestras debilidades. Un mundo ideal donde sólo realices actividades centradas en tus fortalezas, las cuales te llenarán de felicidad y recibas reconocimientos no existe. También te enfrentarás a muchas actividades orientadas a tus debilidades que es preciso realizar para lograr las metas que te has propuesto. Identificadas tus debilidades conviértelas en un reto, y define un plan para atenderlas, por ejemplo capacitación, aplicación práctica, trabajo con un mentor, etc. No te volveras un experto pero serán un espacio manejable, que no se convertirá en una piedra en tu zapato.

Being aware and emotionally intelligent enough to understand your own weakness can get you further than relying on your strengths alone. One way to find balance is to build a team around you, who are strong in areas you are weaker in. Whether that be seeking out a coach or workplace mentor, it’s not about ‘fixing’ who you are, but finding a way that your weakness can turn into a strength.

I think it is very important to work on your weaknesses with a clear goal in mind. Those weaknesses are also the areas where you can improve the most. Understand your weakness; why do you have it, what is really challenging for you, what scares you off. Start with small steps and keep on improving. You can overcome the most weaknesses in your life, but the question is always “What is your motivation?”

I think of leveraging strengths as a process in which you evaluate you weaknesses to gain understanding as to why they are, and you consider the opportunities to change weak attributes by applying strengths. For example: The manager is exceptional at leading her team because she naturally relates the business to their needs and is patient enough to hear them out; she receive high 360 feedback from her team. However, when It comes to other teams, she e is defensive and selfish about resources; they say she can be a bull in a China shop! Imagine the change that would occur if she could adapt her interpersonal skills to outside teams or peers?

In my experience, it took me a long time to realize what I'm really good at. It wasn't easy to differentiate what I'm good at versus what I like doing. After years of working in the training field, I realized that I am good at education and helping people excel in their jobs. But what I truly love doing is working with people from a human capital perspective, talent development, etc. A SWOT analysis run by a manager helped me narrow this down, and I finally took the step to go into full-scope HR. While I still manage training and create awareness from an HR process and legal perspective. So, use SWOT, it's a small step but can surely nudge you in the right direction.

I believe for me what's always helped me in growing my strengths is my ever growing desire to learn more in that direction and with that most important is that I was always put that in my actions and kept working on that in all aspects of my life.

Growing your strengths involves a combination of continuous learning and practical application. Firstly, identify your core strengths through self-assessment, feedback, and possibly formal tools. Once identified, set specific goals to enhance these strengths. This could involve seeking out training programmes, workshops, or online courses tailored to your skills. Practical application is key; apply what you learn in real-world scenarios. Look for projects orroles at work that challenge your strengths, pushing you out of your comfort zone and enabling growth. Additionally, mentorship can be invaluable. Find a mentor who excels in your area of strength and learn from their experience. Regularly reflect on your progress and be open to feedback

Honestly, I might consider starting with a simple search of "How can I grow my strengths?" to get a sense of what is available, what actually interests you, etc. But, I would add that while it is certainly a good idea to leverage your strengths, I think a lot of worthwhile growth can come from trying small, "bite-sized" ways of becoming stronger in weaker / less strong areas.

In my experience it’s about embracing strengths and weakness. For some traits, such as my obsessiveness, it’s actually both, good and bad. It’s all about how I frame it and use it. Most of all, don’t let weaknesses define you. Change is inevitable and possible. Be a ‘growth’ seeker, rather than a perfectionist.

In every aspect of your career, continuous and regular self evaluation is key. To keep your ‘area of strength’, you still need to work hard to keep your knowledge and skill set up to date! This is often forgotten about when focusing on the areas of improvement

In preparation for a personal development activity, I asked a peer to complete a 360 survey. Although the process allowed for anonymity, she was brave enough to provide candid feedback directly to me in addition to doing the survey. Her feeling was that my best chance for change was to know the details from her perspective. She talked in concrete terms with examples of what I did and the effects on the team. Her process increased my awareness of the need for empathy through her own demonstration of the skill. I did work on the deficiency she brought to my attention, but the lasting lesson was that it is our obligation to provide timely and candid feedback in a caring way to open the door to change.

Strengths provide us with natural ability we can leverage to meet professional and organizational objectives. Many advocate for focusing on strengths. While I agree to an extent, strengths are not typically where leaders get themselves into trouble. Weaknesses in skills sets and human (people) skills can wreak havoc on our careers. I guide my clients on where to focus based on what is showing up both positively and not so positively rather than a general approach to one versus the other. Consider your goals, evaluate your communication, explore your relationships... then decide what's missing to elevate to next-level leadership.

Seek out challenges that feel like adventures, propelling your personal growth. Make sure the workplace is like your professional playground, resonating with your unique style. Stay ahead of the game by riding the wave of industry trends, adopting change like a superhero in action. Keep the balance between work and life, nurturing your own well-being. Keep the quest for knowledge and connections alive for a career that's not just a job but a meaningful odyssey.