How to Identify Your Leadership Strengths
Do not begin with: “Am I a leader?” Start with: “How do I naturally contribute when people need direction, coordination or action?” Look for patterns.
Do people ask you to organize?
You may have a coordination-oriented strength.
Do people ask you to explain difficult ideas?
Teaching may be part of your leadership expression.
Do people come to you when decisions are unclear?
You may have analytical or decision-oriented strengths.
Do you naturally bring people together?
Community or relationship-oriented strengths may be important.
Do you challenge weak assumptions?
Critical thinking may contribute to your leadership.
Do you naturally persuade people?
Persuasion may be part of your leadership expression.
Do you see possibilities others overlook?
Innovation may influence your leadership.
Then compare these observations with: feedback; actual outcomes; developed skills; personal values. Penagix's Natural Gifts framework can provide another lens for this exploration.
Leadership can be developed.
Explore how Natural Gifts, Skills, Values and Career Alignment can help you understand and grow your leadership capability.
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