In this exercise you will be listing what you believe are your strengths and weaknesses, and then we’ll open a dialogue with others on your team for their perspective and open feedback.

This process may create some rather difficult and challenging emotions for you.
 
At first you may be shocked, “I can’t believe it. I’m hurt.” Then you may grow a bit angry, “How can they say that?” So what we will work on immediately is your resistance, “I don’t need to change.” and develop within you a state of reflection, “Maybe I could improve.”

  

			How Others Rate You
			High	Low
How You Rate Yourself		High	Strength	Blind Spot
		Low	Possible Strength	Soft Spot

Ultimately, this is only successful when y ou are accepting, “Okay, I need to improve.” and you are open to the change, “Hey, I get it. Tell me more.”

Seeing this process as an improvement in your leadership skills, professionalism and life, “It was painful, but worth it.” you will see the benefit of building a lifetime habit of continuous learning, “What else can I improve?”

From this point of self-realization, we can create an action plan to use your strengths and improve your weaknesses.

Remember, because you’re their leader, others may be hesitant to provide honest feedback if any at all and it is up to you to set the example and set your expectations of their honesty as being the only way you can improve your relationship with them.