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#011 - When Your Strength Turns Into A Weakness | Dads Project Podcast


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In this episode, Nick explores a critical leadership insight:
👉 Your greatest strengths, when overused, can become your biggest weaknesses.

Drawing from his personal leadership experience, Nick dives into how awareness, humility, and intentional adjustment are key to balancing your natural talents, both as an executive and as a dad.


🔑 Key Points from the Episode:


1️⃣ Overused Strengths Turn Into Blind Spots

  • Decisiveness can become overbearing control.

  • Creativity can lead to a lack of focus and execution.

  • Communication skills can morph into talking over others instead of listening.


2️⃣ Leadership at Work and Home

  • In business, unchecked strengths can alienate your team or slow growth.

  • At home, they can create a disconnect with your spouse and kids.


3️⃣ How to Keep Strengths in Check

  • Self-awareness is the first step; notice when your strength is becoming a liability.

  • Seek feedback from those around you at work and home.

  • Adjust your leadership style based on the needs of the moment, not just your default strengths.


4️⃣ The Path to Sustainable Leadership

  • Great leaders are flexible, not rigid.

  • They refine their strengths to serve their teams and families, rather than overpower them.


💬 Reflection Prompt: Where might one of your greatest strengths be slipping into a weakness, either at work or at home?

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