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2010-01-02 16:33:53
First, I have learned that I waste time in trying to correct other people’s mistakes. I should use the time to utilize their strengths and buttress their weaknesses. A lot of training programs I have seen are geared to overcoming weaknesses – what a waste of time. Fred Smith Sr.
Fred Smith, Sr. is the founder of FedEx. He has determined that it is a waste of time to correct his employees' weaknesses. Rather, he spends his time understanding the unique strengths of his employees. He then utilizes these strengths and leverages them inside his organization to the benefit of the employee and the business. He identifies weaknesses that the employees may have but then rather than build a development plan to try and increase proficiency in the area of weakness, he buttresses their weaknesses with other employees that have strengths in these areas.
To do anything else is a waste of valuable time and money…both for the employee and for the business.
As individuals we need to discover our Strength Zone and work diligently to leverage our strengths into each and every role that we have in life. When a weakness is identified, rather than attend classes or training to improve (unless the weakness is in an areas of character, discipline or integrity) we need to partner with others that have strengths where we are weak. Spend your time and your money developing yourself in your Strength Zone. Don't procrastinate with this exercise. Be clear with your coworkers where you need help and where you in turn can help them.
Create a culture of openness and a strength based culture in your organization.
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