The Leader's Weakness

Larry Janesky: Think Daily

All people have strengths and weaknesses, and leaders are no exception. A leader must KNOW what his/her weaknesses are so they can avoid their weaknesses from becoming problems in their career and organization.

A leader who doesn’t understand their weaknesses can be a weak leader.

You can hire around your weaknesses, and defer to other experts in areas you are not good in.

What are your personal weaknesses?

Steven Roth

Larry,

My Weakness is that I am a “Generalist” and not a “Specialist”. However being a Generalist is not necessarily a bad thing.

Being a “Generalist” I leave certain aspects of our business in qualified external hands such as Accountants, Lawyers,Financial Adviser’s, Spiritual Leaders, etc., to guide us utilizing their expertise. Internally, I rely on the quality people that were hired for their knowledge and wisdom. I take their information, process it, and develop an appropriate plan to guide my organization.

I am, and my business is, highly regarded in its field. By being a “Generalist” I provide vision, leadership guidance, goals and mid-course correction in this dynamic world we live. I utilize both the internal and external “Specialists” to accomplish what we set out to do.

So my weakness is not necessarily a weakness at all it is a formidable “Strength”. It would be a weakness if I didn’t realize I had the resources around me to be utilized. However, it would be a weakness if I didn’t implement their benefits.

I thoroughly enjoy reading your column and your adventures in Mexico.

All the Best,

Steven Roth
President

Jim Burlison

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