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March 12-14, 2013
                                    Baltimore Convention Center



         YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE
             Others Know Them.
              Why Don’t You?
             Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses
                   Taking Steps To Improve

                   HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
               A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
                      James Eugene Barbush
                   Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer
                         in Leadership Development

Session No R3.21       Thurs. March 14, 2013        10:00 am to 10:50 am
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March 12-14, 2013
                               Baltimore Convention Center




                 HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
             A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
                    James Eugene Barbush
              Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer
                    in Leadership Development

Session No R3.21       March 14, 2013          10:00 am to 10:50 am
                                                                  2
HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
                                                       A Venture of
                                                  BARBUSH ENTERPRISES

               SPEAKER                              James Eugene Barbush
                                           Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer
                 BIO                             in Leadership Development



James Eugene Barbush of Barbush Enterprises is a Professional Engineer with 40
years of professional experience. He has had a balanced Civil Engineering career with
private and public sector experience, majoring in contract administration, dispute resolution,
legislative interpretation, staff training, multiple aspects of design, construction, and
management, and working with all levels of staff and management.
James retired in August 2010 and launched Barbush Enterprises that includes (1)
Professional Speaking and Writing on Leadership Topics, (2) Business Development for
A/E firms, and (3) Use of Social Media venues to broadcast his messages.
In September 2011, James founded and launched Harrisburg Biz Leaders, a
roundtable forum for biz leaders to further develop their leadership skills, to share their
leadership skills with others, and to network for their biz. Harrisburg Biz Leaders is
operated out of a state-of-the-art Social Media Platform called a Social Hub Site
(http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com)
James has presented on leadership topics at NFMT Baltimore annually since 2007,
with 2013 being his 7th successful presentation at NFMT.
                                                                                           3
James Eugene Barbush
                   You can find me on-line at:

Social Hub Site for “Harrisburg Biz Leaders”:
http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/

Social Hub Site for “G42-The 42nd Generation”:
http://g42the42ndgeneration.socialhubsite.com/

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/JamesEBarbush

Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/jamesebarbush

E-Mail:
JamesEBarbush@GMail.com                          4
The Focus
                              of
                     BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
OUR MOTTO is
“Building Leaders for Today's Success"

OUR OBJECTIVE is
“Building People Into Leaders They Are Destined To Be”

OUR OFFERINGS are
“Guaranteed to
    INSPIRE Leaders, Management, and Project Teams,
    and thus
    MOTIVATE Them in Ways to Boost Their Proven SUCCESS”

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NFMT
IS
FROM
AROUND THE WORLD

At this session there were approx. 200
attendees from many states in the USA,
Canada, Argentina, Ireland, Trinidad,
and other places.

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                          OUTLINE
 1.   INTRODUCTION
 2.   STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
 3.   SYMPTOMS
 4.   THE FATAL FLAW
 5.   EXAMPLES
 6.   WHAT’s THE CORE PROBLEM
 7.   WHAT TO DO
 8.   CHANGE MANAGEMENT or DISASTER MANAGEMENT
 APPENDIX: Results Report by Harrisburg Biz Leaders
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INTRODUCTION
                              8
YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE
     Others Know Them.                                 ABSTRACT
      Why Don’t You?
We mostly think positively about ourselves,
   viewing, working in, and promoting our strengths.
Leadership teachers rightly tell us to play to our strengths
   because strengths involve our passions, what we do well.
    But does anyone tell us to “focus” on our weaknesses?
When leading in challenging situations, we may identify symptoms of our
strengths/weaknesses based on our behaviors or results of our behaviors that
surface and reactions from others.
When we identify those things, we should
   • Capitalize on strengths
   • Recognize symptoms of weaknesses
   • Determine weaknesses
   • Make necessary changes in ourselves and what we do.
This session will delve into
    • Identifying strengths/weaknesses
    • Taking steps to improve further on what we do well
    • Making changes where necessary.                                     9
YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE
           Others Know Them.
            Why Don’t You?
                 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1) IDENTIFY YOUR SYMPTOMS OF WEAKNESSES
       It’s dangerous to ignore them
2) DETERMINE WEAKNESSES
       Turn to strengths
3) IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS
       They reveal your hidden weaknesses
4) MAKE NEEDED CHANGES
       Or your flaws can be fatal
5) RESOURCES FOR HELP
       Getting you where you need to be
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STRENGTHS
    &
WEAKNESSES
                            11
MY STAIRWAY TO
         DISCOVERY and DESTINY
                                DESTINY

                                    SUCCESS
  CATCH MY WAVE            ADVENTURE

                      LEADING
                SPEAKING

           WRITING
     READING




THIS IS BASED ON STRENGTHS                    12
VIDEO

      “How To Build On Your Strengths”
            MARCUS BUCKINGHAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk


   “Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses”
                 JACK ZENGER
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxks
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SYMPTOMS
                           14
SYMPTOMS of WHAT?
             SYMPTOM
                                    SYMPTOM




                       WEAKNESS                  SYMPTOM




          SYMPTOM                      SYMPTOM




SYMPTOM


                          SYMPTOM


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RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES
               “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter,
   http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256

In the opening of the article, C J Carter states:
   “All people like to view themselves in a positive light.
   No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesser human being.
   But everyone has weaknesses.
   Most of the time
       people tend to
            ignore their weakness and
            focus on showcasing their positive attributes.
   There’s nothing wrong with showing your positive attributes
   but you can't ignore your weaknesses.
   When people ignore the things that they are bad at,
      it tends to come back on them later in life.
I agree. Do you?                                                16
RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES
               “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter,
   http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256


                 Do we recognize our weaknesses
                                     Or
              Can we be blind to certain weaknesses?
HERE ARE CHOICES THAT WE MIGHT MAKE:

IGNORE IT               We do not even consider how we are doing.
                        We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage.

WRONG PERCEPTION        We think we are doing right
                        We truly do not know

HELPLESS                We know we are weak in an area
                        We have not figured out how to change

ACTION                  We know we have weaknesses
                        We take steps to improve ourselves.                 17
RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES
              “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter,
  http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256

Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves?
What is a better way to reveal a weakness and discover
the full impact of that weakness:
an accountability partner –
  Someone who                knows us,
  someone who we             trust,
  someone who is             familiar with what we are doing,
  someone who can            critique us properly, and
  someone who we can         accept proper criticism from.

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THE
FATAL FLAW                  19
THE FATAL FLAW
                           Reference Blog Article Attached:
     “The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life”
                                   By Dara Marks
    http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life


I remember “way back in high school literature” (and that is way back), we
were taught about the “fatal flaw” in a character in a story.
As defined by Dara Marks in the attached article,
     “The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a character
           to maintain a survival system
               long after it has outlived its usefulness.
What that makes me think is
   we can operate with a weakness, not recognize it, not do anything about it,
   then eventually we are not going to survive in what we are doing because
   the way we are doing it is deficient and that way will outlive its usefulness.
           Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing.
If that is possible, then WE MUST ADDRESS OUR WEAKNESSES…….
                   …….our weaknesses, not others weaknesses.                      20
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EXAMPLES
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EXAMPLE – A HEALTH ISSUE
      FATIGUE                IRRATABILITY




                WEAKNESS
                   ?
  UNABLE TO
    WORK                       AFFECTED
 EFFECTIVELY                    SOCIAL
                                 LIFE




                   SYMPTOM


                                            22
EXAMPLE - A HEALTH ISSUE

SYMPTOMS                        THE FIX
FATIGUE                         How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?
IRRATABILITY                    Lifestyle Changes
INABILITY TO WORK EFFICIENTLY   Mouthpieces
AFFECTED SOCIAL LIFE            Breathing Devices
                                CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
                                Surgery
CAUSE
LACK OF SLEEP?
STRESS?
LOW T?
LACK OF EXERCISE?

COUNSEL
DOCTOR
SLEEP STUDY

CAUSE DETERMINED
THE WEAKNESS
SLEEP APNEA                                                              23
EXAMPLE – A MANAGER
    MESSY                 IRRATIBLE
    OFFICE




             WEAKNESS
                ?
  MANY                        WORK
PROJECTS                     UNDONE




                SYMPTOM


                                      24
EXAMPLE – A FACILITIES MANAGER

SYMPTOMS                    THE FIX
CLUTTERED OFFICE
INCOMPLETE WORK
                                 ??????
MANY PROJECTS

CAUSE
TOO MUCH WORK?
NOT ENOUGH TIME?
NOT ENOUGH EMPLOYEES?
UNTRAINED STAFF?

COUNSEL
SUPERVISOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

CAUSE DETERMINED
NOT FOCUSING
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 WHAT’s THE
CORE PROBLEM
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WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM?
  ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT GROUP

           “What is the CORE PROBLEM?”

              I CAN’T FIX SYMPTOMS
         Something deeper causes symptoms

              What lines beneath?




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WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM?

        Lisa Heintzelman, Illuminations Consulting
I focus on
    MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL
        of individuals, teams, & organizations.

   STRENGTHS rather than weaknesses

With a focus on “development”
     Helping people use skills they already have effectively

                 EXAMPLE
I CAN’T DO SALES but I AM “CONSULTATIVE”
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WHAT TO DO

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WHAT TO DO
1. ADMIT

2. READ

3. MENTORSHIP – INDIVIDUAL & GROUP

4. ASK – HOW AM I DOING?

5. LOOK AROUND & SEE SYMPTOMS

6. EVALUATE
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“Success in Life
          How to Overcome Your Weaknesses”
                                   By Jason Osborn
  http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209


In your journey to success
    you will encounter weaknesses in your life,
        if you don't deal with them,
        will hinder or stop you altogether from reaching success.
Having weaknesses isn't really the big deal because
        we all have them.
        if you don't overcome those weaknesses,
        that's where you are in trouble.
Here are 3 keys you can use to overcome your weaknesses.
    1. Learn how to improve it.
    2. Surround yourself with people's strength.
    3. Learn from others.
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT
          OR
DISASTER MANAGEMENT




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IT’s YOUR CHOICE:

    DISASTER MANAGEMENT or CHANGE MANAGEMENT
                              IT IS
                          going to be
                       ONE or THE OTHER
.
.

Here’s the revelation that came out of the
   Roundtable Discussion of
   Harrisburg Biz Leaders, Friday, October 12, 2012
.
With the recognition that there is something amiss in what is
happening around you, and
   if you have the authority to resolve it,
   then you must accept the responsibility
        to take action to get it resolved.
.
Sounds simple enough…..or is it?
.
Is there more there than meets “the eye“?                 33
IT’s YOUR CHOICE:

CHANGE MANAGEMENT …....... or ………. DISASTER MANAGEMENT

                                    IT IS
                                going to be
                             ONE or THE OTHER
                                          .

4 characters you can choose for your response (or not) to issues that exist:
The BLIND.          Can you see the issue and do you know it’s a problem?
                    Surely others around you might see it.
The DEAF.           Have others told you about something they think is a problem or
                    could be improved, and for various reasons, you do not act on or
                    respond to their input? Maybe you decided that the issue need not
                    be addressed. You may be right, or wrong. Are you confident with
                    your decision?
The TIMID.          Do you see the issue but are not addressing it?
                    Are you ignoring it? Others may be wishing you would address it.
The RESPONSIBLE. Have you decided that the issue must be addressed, and you
                 are will to accept responsibility to take active and make plans
                 for changes. You might not know how to go about it. Even if you
                 do, a good policy would be to get another “set of eye” to help you
                 through the changes needed to resolve the issue.               34
IT’s YOUR CHOICE:

       DISASTER MANAGEMENT …....... or ………. CHANGE MANAGEMENT

                              IT IS going to be
                             ONE or THE OTHER

So, of the 4 characters above,
    The Blind, The Deaf, The Timid, or The Responsible,
         “what are you good at doing”
             when you sense something is wrong.
It might be a minor item or a major one.


1. You sense something is not quite right and you havn’t put your finger on it.
2. You don’t take the time to assess what’s happening or
3. You know what’s happening and you just don’t want to face it.
4. You know what’s wrong and need some help to get it resolved.
Pick one of the above characteristics, and determine to enter some form of
Change Management before you must enter Disaster Management.
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    THE END

 See Appendix
       for
More Information


                                           36
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 James Eugene Barbush
OFFICE: 2021 BLUE MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
        HARRISBURG, PA 17112
        717-514-5549
        JamesEBarbush@GMail.com




                Success Facilitator
                Leadership
                Developer
                Speaker             The Catch A Wave
                                          Look
The Business
                                     THANK YOU
    Look                                               37
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                 HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
             A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
                    James Eugene Barbush
              Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer
                    in Leadership Development

Session No R3.21       March 14, 2013          10:00 am to 10:50 38
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           APPENDIX
  This Appendix is supporting information and is
        not part of the 50 minute session.

      It is provided to give the viewer sufficient
   information that the powerpoint slides do not
                          show.
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RESULTS REPORT
                         By Harrisburg Biz Leaders
                                    Two Sessions
                              April 26 and May 11, 2012



   “Identify Strengths and Weaknesses….
                     and
           Make Needed Changes”
Harrisburg Biz Leaders conducted 2 sessions on this
topic. The following slides include information from the
Results Report for the 2 sessions.

The Results Report provides the information discussed
and learned during the sessions.
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REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS
     April 26 and May 11, 2012

“Identify Strengths and Weaknesses….
                                                     VIDEOS
     and Make Needed Changes”


                                          YouTube Channel by JamesEBarbush
                                         Playlist: 0 LEADERSHIP – Crossroads
                                 http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL654BC96ED6
                                              C121FE&feature=view_all
                              This YouTube playlist has numerous videos on leadership
                              that are viewed at HBL Sessions, both inspirational and
                              educational.

                                       “Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses”
                                                     Jack Zenger
                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxks

                                          “How To Build On Your Strengths”
                                                 Marcus Buckingham
                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk

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REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS
     April 26 and May 11, 2012

“Identify Strengths and Weaknesses….
                                                              Blog Articles
     and Make Needed Changes”


 How to Overcome a Weakness
   By C J Carter
      http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256

 Success in Life: How to Overcome Your Weaknesses
    By Jason Osborn
      http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209

 The Fatal Flaw: The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life
      By Dara Marks
      http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life

 What Can You Do With A Noxious Boss?                                               Bу:Jobs Collector
      http://www.jobscollector.com/what-can-you-do-with-a-noxious-boss.html?goback=%2Egde_76367_member_110054160


 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses
      Sales Source newsletter
      http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/8-core-beliefs-of-extraordinary-bosses.html                                42
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
In the book “First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest
Managers Do Differently”, Marcus Buckingham teaches that in
leading other we should play to their strengths and not focus on
their weaknesses. He makes a good case for that and I largely
agree with him.
An important distinction is that Buckingham is telling us how to
lead OTHERS. The focus is their strengths, not their weaknesses.
Find out where people are strong and put them in situations that
fit them in their strengths. Do not expect them to operate well in
situations where they are weak.
The focus of this discussion is
   not how we lead others in THEIR strengths, and
   not how we lead in OUR strengths,
   but what do we do about OUR weaknesses.
   We have strengths…..and weaknesses.                         43
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
ISN’T IT EASY for us to recognize
     what we think are weaknesses in others?
IS IT EASY to recognize our own weaknesses?
     Maybe not.
We might not even recognize our weaknesses, and thus not do
anything about fixing or making provisions to overcome them.
WHAT HAPPENS IF
     We do not recognize our own weaknesses and address them
     to make some changes in how we lead?
WHAT HAPPENS IS
     We affect others adversely.
     We affect our followers and those around us adversely
     because we are leading out of our strengths as well as out of
     our weaknesses.
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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
I am not going to advocate that we must be able to
identify and fix all our weaknesses. Maybe we can’t.
If we cannot identify and fix our weaknesses, we need
to find someone to assess the symptoms that result from
our weakness.
If we know where we are weak, we can delegate certain
responsibilities if we are not suited to doing them.
This is a big topic that cannot be fully discussed in a brief
presentation. Surely, there is “a book” to be written
about this.
My purpose here is to point to some high points using
two recent sessions conducted by Harrisburg Biz
Leaders on this topic.                                    45
1    Awareness
                         2    Cause or Symptom
                         3    Check-Up
                         4    Criticism
 CONCEPTS DISCOVERED     5    Evaluation
                         6    Get Help
          BY             7    Identify
                         8    Knowing Self
                         9    Listen
     PARTICIPANTS        10   No Condemnation
                         11   Passion
         OF              12   Perception
                         13   Perseverance
HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS   14   Recognize
                         15   Reversal
                         16   Strength = Weakness
                         17   Teams
                         18   Vision            46
CONCEPTS DISCOVERED
            BY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
             SEE FOLLOWING SLIDES FOR THESE 18 CRITERIA IN LARGER FONT.
1.    Awareness           We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a given situation to avoid adverse affects in a
                          situation. Thus, we control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us.
2.    Cause or Symptom    Get to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus on symptoms. A cracked wall could be caused
                          by a cracked foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem.
3.    Check-Up            As we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consider
                          your business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge base)? What is the heart (people,
                          passion)? What are the legs (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on this concept.
4.    Criticism           We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego at the door. Identify what the challenges are,
                          aim at continual improvement, determine where you want to be.
5.    Evaluation          In working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and safe environment. Example: Toastmasters knows
                          how to excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and make suggestions for improvements.
                          It’s a win-win critique.
6.    Get Help            Get someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional.
7.    Identify            Look at results and ask why they are happening.
8.    Knowing Self        Part of recognizing our weaknesses comes with “knowing ourselves”, knowing what we can and cannot do well.
9.    Listen              Listen to others and connect with them.
10.   No Condemnation     Don’t beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that we all have weaknesses and we all need to make
                          improvements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books,
                          videos, other inspiration).
11. Passion               If you are passionate about what you are doing, then we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. It’s
                          connected to the accomplishment of your vision.
12. Perception            Is perception is reality? How others perceive you might not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback that
                          helps you and others, and creates more trust.
13. Perseverance          There will always be some obstacle on the way. That makes for a great journey, a great experience
14 Recognize              We should maximize our strengths and identify areas for continual improvement. If we recognize and deal with
                          our
15. Reversal              Turning the negative to the positive
16. Strength = Weakness   Strengths and weaknesses are not mutually exclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatest weakness.
                          Example: We operate with energy and passion. There are times when active energy and passion is appropriate
                          and there are times when inactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely.
17. Teams                 Identify and document weaknesses of a team or system.
18. Vision                Review your vision and ask how weaknesses get in the way of the accomplishment of your mission and vision.  47
CONCEPTS DISCOVERED
    BY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS

1. Awareness         We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a
                     given situation to avoid adverse affects in a situation. Thus, we
                     control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us.
2. Cause / Symptom Get to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus
                   on symptoms. A cracked wall could be caused by a cracked
                   foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem.
3. Check-Up          As we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also
                     have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consider your
                     business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge
                     base)? What is the heart (people, passion)? What are the legs
                     (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on
                     this concept.
4. Criticism         We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego
                     at the door. Identify what the challenges are, aim at continual
                     improvement, determine where you want to be.
5. Evaluation        In working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and
                     safe environment.        Example:   Toastmasters knows how to
                     excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and
                     make suggestions for improvements. It’s a win-win critique.
6. Get Help                                                                    48
                     Get someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional.
CONCEPTS DISCOVERED
          BY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS

7. Identify        Look at results and ask why they are happening.
8. Knowing Self    Part of recognizing our weaknesses is “knowing
                   ourselves”, knowing what we can and cannot do well.
9. Listen          Listen to others and connect with them.
10.No Condemnation Don’t beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that
                   we all have weaknesses and we all need to make
                   improvements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses
                   are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books,
                   videos, other inspiration).
11.Passion         If you are passionate about what you are doing, then
                   we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. It’s
                   connected to the accomplishment of your vision.
12.Perception      Is perception is reality? How others perceive you might
                   not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback that
                   helps you and others, and creates more trust.
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CONCEPTS DISCOVERED
          BY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
13. Perseverance          There will always be some obstacle on the way.
                          That makes for a great journey, a great experience
14 Recognize              We should maximize our strengths and identify
                          areas for continual improvement. If we recognize
                          and deal with our
15. Reversal              Turning the negative to the positive
16. Strength = Weakness Strengths and weaknesses are not mutually
                        exclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatest
                        weakness. Example: We operate with energy and
                        passion. There are times when active energy and
                        passion is appropriate and there are times when
                        inactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely.
17. Teams                 Identify and document weaknesses of a team or
                          system.
18. Vision                Review your vision and ask how weaknesses get
                          in the way of the accomplishment of your mission
                          and vision.
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RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES
                                    Reference Article Attached:
                           “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter,
                  http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256

In the opening of the article, C J Carter states:
      “All people like to view themselves in a positive light. No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesser
      human being. But everyone has weaknesses. Most of the time people tend to ignore their weakness and
      focus on showcasing their positive attributes. There is nothing wrong with showing your positive
      attributes but you can't ignore your weaknesses. When people ignore the things that they are bad at, it
      tends to come back on them later in life.
I agree. Do you?
Do we recognize our weaknesses, or can we be blind to certain weaknesses? Think about that and I’m sure
you have the answer. In whatever case, what do we do about weakness? Here are choices we might make:
      IGNORE IT                We do not even consider that how we are doing something involves a weakness.
                               We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage thinking everything is fine, or
                               not concerned about what has happened. And the cycle repeats.
      WRONG PERCEPTION We think we are doing right and truly do not know that we are causing problems.
      HELPLESS                 We know we are weak in an area, but have not figured out how to make a change
                               to make improvements.
      ACTION                   We know we have weaknesses and take steps to improve ourselves.
Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves? Maybe. But what is a better way to reveal a weakness
and discover the full impact of that weakness: an accountability partner - Someone who knows us, someone
we trust, someone who is familiar with what we are doing, someone who can critique us properly, and
someone we can accept proper criticism from.
                                                                                                           51
THE FATAL FLAW
                        Reference Blog Article Attached:
  “The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life”
                                 By Dara Marks
     http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life



I remember “way back in high school literature” (and that is way back), we were
taught about the “fatal flaw” in a character in a story. As defined by Dara Marks in
the attached article,
    “The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a character
        to maintain a survival system
            long after it has outlived its usefulness.
What that makes me think is that we can operate with a weakness, not recognize
it, and not do anything about it, then eventually we are not going to survive in
what we are doing because the way we are doing it is deficient and that way will
outlive its usefulness. Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing.
If that is possible, then we must address our weaknesses, our weaknesses, not
others weaknesses.
                                                                                                             52
March 12-14, 2013
                               Baltimore Convention Center




                 HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS
             A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES
                    James Eugene Barbush
              Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer
                    in Leadership Development

Session No R3.21       March 14, 2013          10:00 am to 10:50 53
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LEADERSHIP - NFMT 2013 Strengths & Weaknesses

  • 1. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE Others Know Them. Why Don’t You? Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses Taking Steps To Improve HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES James Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer in Leadership Development Session No R3.21 Thurs. March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 am 1
  • 2. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES James Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer in Leadership Development Session No R3.21 March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 am 2
  • 3. HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES SPEAKER James Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer BIO in Leadership Development James Eugene Barbush of Barbush Enterprises is a Professional Engineer with 40 years of professional experience. He has had a balanced Civil Engineering career with private and public sector experience, majoring in contract administration, dispute resolution, legislative interpretation, staff training, multiple aspects of design, construction, and management, and working with all levels of staff and management. James retired in August 2010 and launched Barbush Enterprises that includes (1) Professional Speaking and Writing on Leadership Topics, (2) Business Development for A/E firms, and (3) Use of Social Media venues to broadcast his messages. In September 2011, James founded and launched Harrisburg Biz Leaders, a roundtable forum for biz leaders to further develop their leadership skills, to share their leadership skills with others, and to network for their biz. Harrisburg Biz Leaders is operated out of a state-of-the-art Social Media Platform called a Social Hub Site (http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com) James has presented on leadership topics at NFMT Baltimore annually since 2007, with 2013 being his 7th successful presentation at NFMT. 3
  • 4. James Eugene Barbush You can find me on-line at: Social Hub Site for “Harrisburg Biz Leaders”: http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/ Social Hub Site for “G42-The 42nd Generation”: http://g42the42ndgeneration.socialhubsite.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JamesEBarbush Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamesebarbush E-Mail: JamesEBarbush@GMail.com 4
  • 5. The Focus of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES OUR MOTTO is “Building Leaders for Today's Success" OUR OBJECTIVE is “Building People Into Leaders They Are Destined To Be” OUR OFFERINGS are “Guaranteed to INSPIRE Leaders, Management, and Project Teams, and thus MOTIVATE Them in Ways to Boost Their Proven SUCCESS” 5
  • 6. NFMT IS FROM AROUND THE WORLD At this session there were approx. 200 attendees from many states in the USA, Canada, Argentina, Ireland, Trinidad, and other places. 6
  • 7. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION 2. STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES 3. SYMPTOMS 4. THE FATAL FLAW 5. EXAMPLES 6. WHAT’s THE CORE PROBLEM 7. WHAT TO DO 8. CHANGE MANAGEMENT or DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPENDIX: Results Report by Harrisburg Biz Leaders Session No R3.21 Thurs. March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 7 am
  • 8. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center INTRODUCTION 8
  • 9. YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE Others Know Them. ABSTRACT Why Don’t You? We mostly think positively about ourselves, viewing, working in, and promoting our strengths. Leadership teachers rightly tell us to play to our strengths because strengths involve our passions, what we do well. But does anyone tell us to “focus” on our weaknesses? When leading in challenging situations, we may identify symptoms of our strengths/weaknesses based on our behaviors or results of our behaviors that surface and reactions from others. When we identify those things, we should • Capitalize on strengths • Recognize symptoms of weaknesses • Determine weaknesses • Make necessary changes in ourselves and what we do. This session will delve into • Identifying strengths/weaknesses • Taking steps to improve further on what we do well • Making changes where necessary. 9
  • 10. YOUR WEAKNESSES DON’T LIE Others Know Them. Why Don’t You? LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) IDENTIFY YOUR SYMPTOMS OF WEAKNESSES It’s dangerous to ignore them 2) DETERMINE WEAKNESSES Turn to strengths 3) IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS They reveal your hidden weaknesses 4) MAKE NEEDED CHANGES Or your flaws can be fatal 5) RESOURCES FOR HELP Getting you where you need to be 10
  • 11. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES 11
  • 12. MY STAIRWAY TO DISCOVERY and DESTINY DESTINY SUCCESS CATCH MY WAVE ADVENTURE LEADING SPEAKING WRITING READING THIS IS BASED ON STRENGTHS 12
  • 13. VIDEO “How To Build On Your Strengths” MARCUS BUCKINGHAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk “Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses” JACK ZENGER http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxks 13
  • 14. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center SYMPTOMS 14
  • 15. SYMPTOMS of WHAT? SYMPTOM SYMPTOM WEAKNESS SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM SYMPTOM 15
  • 16. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 In the opening of the article, C J Carter states: “All people like to view themselves in a positive light. No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesser human being. But everyone has weaknesses. Most of the time people tend to ignore their weakness and focus on showcasing their positive attributes. There’s nothing wrong with showing your positive attributes but you can't ignore your weaknesses. When people ignore the things that they are bad at, it tends to come back on them later in life. I agree. Do you? 16
  • 17. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 Do we recognize our weaknesses Or Can we be blind to certain weaknesses? HERE ARE CHOICES THAT WE MIGHT MAKE: IGNORE IT We do not even consider how we are doing. We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage. WRONG PERCEPTION We think we are doing right We truly do not know HELPLESS We know we are weak in an area We have not figured out how to change ACTION We know we have weaknesses We take steps to improve ourselves. 17
  • 18. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves? What is a better way to reveal a weakness and discover the full impact of that weakness: an accountability partner – Someone who knows us, someone who we trust, someone who is familiar with what we are doing, someone who can critique us properly, and someone who we can accept proper criticism from. 18
  • 19. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center THE FATAL FLAW 19
  • 20. THE FATAL FLAW Reference Blog Article Attached: “The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life” By Dara Marks http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life I remember “way back in high school literature” (and that is way back), we were taught about the “fatal flaw” in a character in a story. As defined by Dara Marks in the attached article, “The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a character to maintain a survival system long after it has outlived its usefulness. What that makes me think is we can operate with a weakness, not recognize it, not do anything about it, then eventually we are not going to survive in what we are doing because the way we are doing it is deficient and that way will outlive its usefulness. Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing. If that is possible, then WE MUST ADDRESS OUR WEAKNESSES……. …….our weaknesses, not others weaknesses. 20
  • 21. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center EXAMPLES 21
  • 22. EXAMPLE – A HEALTH ISSUE FATIGUE IRRATABILITY WEAKNESS ? UNABLE TO WORK AFFECTED EFFECTIVELY SOCIAL LIFE SYMPTOM 22
  • 23. EXAMPLE - A HEALTH ISSUE SYMPTOMS THE FIX FATIGUE How Is Sleep Apnea Treated? IRRATABILITY Lifestyle Changes INABILITY TO WORK EFFICIENTLY Mouthpieces AFFECTED SOCIAL LIFE Breathing Devices CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Surgery CAUSE LACK OF SLEEP? STRESS? LOW T? LACK OF EXERCISE? COUNSEL DOCTOR SLEEP STUDY CAUSE DETERMINED THE WEAKNESS SLEEP APNEA 23
  • 24. EXAMPLE – A MANAGER MESSY IRRATIBLE OFFICE WEAKNESS ? MANY WORK PROJECTS UNDONE SYMPTOM 24
  • 25. EXAMPLE – A FACILITIES MANAGER SYMPTOMS THE FIX CLUTTERED OFFICE INCOMPLETE WORK ?????? MANY PROJECTS CAUSE TOO MUCH WORK? NOT ENOUGH TIME? NOT ENOUGH EMPLOYEES? UNTRAINED STAFF? COUNSEL SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION CAUSE DETERMINED NOT FOCUSING 25
  • 26. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center WHAT’s THE CORE PROBLEM 26
  • 27. WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM? ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT GROUP “What is the CORE PROBLEM?” I CAN’T FIX SYMPTOMS Something deeper causes symptoms What lines beneath? 27
  • 28. WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM? Lisa Heintzelman, Illuminations Consulting I focus on MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL of individuals, teams, & organizations. STRENGTHS rather than weaknesses With a focus on “development” Helping people use skills they already have effectively EXAMPLE I CAN’T DO SALES but I AM “CONSULTATIVE” 28
  • 29. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center WHAT TO DO 29
  • 30. WHAT TO DO 1. ADMIT 2. READ 3. MENTORSHIP – INDIVIDUAL & GROUP 4. ASK – HOW AM I DOING? 5. LOOK AROUND & SEE SYMPTOMS 6. EVALUATE 30
  • 31. “Success in Life How to Overcome Your Weaknesses” By Jason Osborn http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209 In your journey to success you will encounter weaknesses in your life, if you don't deal with them, will hinder or stop you altogether from reaching success. Having weaknesses isn't really the big deal because we all have them. if you don't overcome those weaknesses, that's where you are in trouble. Here are 3 keys you can use to overcome your weaknesses. 1. Learn how to improve it. 2. Surround yourself with people's strength. 3. Learn from others. 31
  • 32. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center CHANGE MANAGEMENT OR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 32
  • 33. IT’s YOUR CHOICE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT or CHANGE MANAGEMENT IT IS going to be ONE or THE OTHER . . Here’s the revelation that came out of the Roundtable Discussion of Harrisburg Biz Leaders, Friday, October 12, 2012 . With the recognition that there is something amiss in what is happening around you, and if you have the authority to resolve it, then you must accept the responsibility to take action to get it resolved. . Sounds simple enough…..or is it? . Is there more there than meets “the eye“? 33
  • 34. IT’s YOUR CHOICE: CHANGE MANAGEMENT …....... or ………. DISASTER MANAGEMENT IT IS going to be ONE or THE OTHER . 4 characters you can choose for your response (or not) to issues that exist: The BLIND. Can you see the issue and do you know it’s a problem? Surely others around you might see it. The DEAF. Have others told you about something they think is a problem or could be improved, and for various reasons, you do not act on or respond to their input? Maybe you decided that the issue need not be addressed. You may be right, or wrong. Are you confident with your decision? The TIMID. Do you see the issue but are not addressing it? Are you ignoring it? Others may be wishing you would address it. The RESPONSIBLE. Have you decided that the issue must be addressed, and you are will to accept responsibility to take active and make plans for changes. You might not know how to go about it. Even if you do, a good policy would be to get another “set of eye” to help you through the changes needed to resolve the issue. 34
  • 35. IT’s YOUR CHOICE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT …....... or ………. CHANGE MANAGEMENT IT IS going to be ONE or THE OTHER So, of the 4 characters above, The Blind, The Deaf, The Timid, or The Responsible, “what are you good at doing” when you sense something is wrong. It might be a minor item or a major one. 1. You sense something is not quite right and you havn’t put your finger on it. 2. You don’t take the time to assess what’s happening or 3. You know what’s happening and you just don’t want to face it. 4. You know what’s wrong and need some help to get it resolved. Pick one of the above characteristics, and determine to enter some form of Change Management before you must enter Disaster Management. . 35
  • 36. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center THE END See Appendix for More Information 36
  • 37. 37 James Eugene Barbush OFFICE: 2021 BLUE MOUNTAIN PARKWAY HARRISBURG, PA 17112 717-514-5549 JamesEBarbush@GMail.com Success Facilitator Leadership Developer Speaker The Catch A Wave Look The Business THANK YOU Look 37
  • 38. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES James Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer in Leadership Development Session No R3.21 March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 38 am
  • 39. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center APPENDIX This Appendix is supporting information and is not part of the 50 minute session. It is provided to give the viewer sufficient information that the powerpoint slides do not show. Session No R3.21 March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 39 am
  • 40. RESULTS REPORT By Harrisburg Biz Leaders Two Sessions April 26 and May 11, 2012 “Identify Strengths and Weaknesses…. and Make Needed Changes” Harrisburg Biz Leaders conducted 2 sessions on this topic. The following slides include information from the Results Report for the 2 sessions. The Results Report provides the information discussed and learned during the sessions. 40
  • 41. REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS April 26 and May 11, 2012 “Identify Strengths and Weaknesses…. VIDEOS and Make Needed Changes” YouTube Channel by JamesEBarbush Playlist: 0 LEADERSHIP – Crossroads http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL654BC96ED6 C121FE&feature=view_all This YouTube playlist has numerous videos on leadership that are viewed at HBL Sessions, both inspirational and educational. “Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses” Jack Zenger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxks “How To Build On Your Strengths” Marcus Buckingham http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk 41
  • 42. REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS April 26 and May 11, 2012 “Identify Strengths and Weaknesses…. Blog Articles and Make Needed Changes” How to Overcome a Weakness By C J Carter http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 Success in Life: How to Overcome Your Weaknesses By Jason Osborn http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209 The Fatal Flaw: The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life By Dara Marks http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life What Can You Do With A Noxious Boss? Bу:Jobs Collector http://www.jobscollector.com/what-can-you-do-with-a-noxious-boss.html?goback=%2Egde_76367_member_110054160 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses Sales Source newsletter http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/8-core-beliefs-of-extraordinary-bosses.html 42
  • 43. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES In the book “First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently”, Marcus Buckingham teaches that in leading other we should play to their strengths and not focus on their weaknesses. He makes a good case for that and I largely agree with him. An important distinction is that Buckingham is telling us how to lead OTHERS. The focus is their strengths, not their weaknesses. Find out where people are strong and put them in situations that fit them in their strengths. Do not expect them to operate well in situations where they are weak. The focus of this discussion is not how we lead others in THEIR strengths, and not how we lead in OUR strengths, but what do we do about OUR weaknesses. We have strengths…..and weaknesses. 43
  • 44. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES ISN’T IT EASY for us to recognize what we think are weaknesses in others? IS IT EASY to recognize our own weaknesses? Maybe not. We might not even recognize our weaknesses, and thus not do anything about fixing or making provisions to overcome them. WHAT HAPPENS IF We do not recognize our own weaknesses and address them to make some changes in how we lead? WHAT HAPPENS IS We affect others adversely. We affect our followers and those around us adversely because we are leading out of our strengths as well as out of our weaknesses. 44
  • 45. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES I am not going to advocate that we must be able to identify and fix all our weaknesses. Maybe we can’t. If we cannot identify and fix our weaknesses, we need to find someone to assess the symptoms that result from our weakness. If we know where we are weak, we can delegate certain responsibilities if we are not suited to doing them. This is a big topic that cannot be fully discussed in a brief presentation. Surely, there is “a book” to be written about this. My purpose here is to point to some high points using two recent sessions conducted by Harrisburg Biz Leaders on this topic. 45
  • 46. 1 Awareness 2 Cause or Symptom 3 Check-Up 4 Criticism CONCEPTS DISCOVERED 5 Evaluation 6 Get Help BY 7 Identify 8 Knowing Self 9 Listen PARTICIPANTS 10 No Condemnation 11 Passion OF 12 Perception 13 Perseverance HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS 14 Recognize 15 Reversal 16 Strength = Weakness 17 Teams 18 Vision 46
  • 47. CONCEPTS DISCOVERED BY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS SEE FOLLOWING SLIDES FOR THESE 18 CRITERIA IN LARGER FONT. 1. Awareness We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a given situation to avoid adverse affects in a situation. Thus, we control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us. 2. Cause or Symptom Get to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus on symptoms. A cracked wall could be caused by a cracked foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem. 3. Check-Up As we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consider your business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge base)? What is the heart (people, passion)? What are the legs (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on this concept. 4. Criticism We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego at the door. Identify what the challenges are, aim at continual improvement, determine where you want to be. 5. Evaluation In working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and safe environment. Example: Toastmasters knows how to excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and make suggestions for improvements. It’s a win-win critique. 6. Get Help Get someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional. 7. Identify Look at results and ask why they are happening. 8. Knowing Self Part of recognizing our weaknesses comes with “knowing ourselves”, knowing what we can and cannot do well. 9. Listen Listen to others and connect with them. 10. No Condemnation Don’t beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that we all have weaknesses and we all need to make improvements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books, videos, other inspiration). 11. Passion If you are passionate about what you are doing, then we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. It’s connected to the accomplishment of your vision. 12. Perception Is perception is reality? How others perceive you might not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback that helps you and others, and creates more trust. 13. Perseverance There will always be some obstacle on the way. That makes for a great journey, a great experience 14 Recognize We should maximize our strengths and identify areas for continual improvement. If we recognize and deal with our 15. Reversal Turning the negative to the positive 16. Strength = Weakness Strengths and weaknesses are not mutually exclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatest weakness. Example: We operate with energy and passion. There are times when active energy and passion is appropriate and there are times when inactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely. 17. Teams Identify and document weaknesses of a team or system. 18. Vision Review your vision and ask how weaknesses get in the way of the accomplishment of your mission and vision. 47
  • 48. CONCEPTS DISCOVERED BY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS 1. Awareness We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a given situation to avoid adverse affects in a situation. Thus, we control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us. 2. Cause / Symptom Get to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus on symptoms. A cracked wall could be caused by a cracked foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem. 3. Check-Up As we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consider your business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge base)? What is the heart (people, passion)? What are the legs (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on this concept. 4. Criticism We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego at the door. Identify what the challenges are, aim at continual improvement, determine where you want to be. 5. Evaluation In working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and safe environment. Example: Toastmasters knows how to excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and make suggestions for improvements. It’s a win-win critique. 6. Get Help 48 Get someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional.
  • 49. CONCEPTS DISCOVERED BY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS 7. Identify Look at results and ask why they are happening. 8. Knowing Self Part of recognizing our weaknesses is “knowing ourselves”, knowing what we can and cannot do well. 9. Listen Listen to others and connect with them. 10.No Condemnation Don’t beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that we all have weaknesses and we all need to make improvements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books, videos, other inspiration). 11.Passion If you are passionate about what you are doing, then we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. It’s connected to the accomplishment of your vision. 12.Perception Is perception is reality? How others perceive you might not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback that helps you and others, and creates more trust. 49
  • 50. CONCEPTS DISCOVERED BY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS 13. Perseverance There will always be some obstacle on the way. That makes for a great journey, a great experience 14 Recognize We should maximize our strengths and identify areas for continual improvement. If we recognize and deal with our 15. Reversal Turning the negative to the positive 16. Strength = Weakness Strengths and weaknesses are not mutually exclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatest weakness. Example: We operate with energy and passion. There are times when active energy and passion is appropriate and there are times when inactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely. 17. Teams Identify and document weaknesses of a team or system. 18. Vision Review your vision and ask how weaknesses get in the way of the accomplishment of your mission and vision. 50
  • 51. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES Reference Article Attached: “How to Overcome a Weakness”, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 In the opening of the article, C J Carter states: “All people like to view themselves in a positive light. No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesser human being. But everyone has weaknesses. Most of the time people tend to ignore their weakness and focus on showcasing their positive attributes. There is nothing wrong with showing your positive attributes but you can't ignore your weaknesses. When people ignore the things that they are bad at, it tends to come back on them later in life. I agree. Do you? Do we recognize our weaknesses, or can we be blind to certain weaknesses? Think about that and I’m sure you have the answer. In whatever case, what do we do about weakness? Here are choices we might make: IGNORE IT We do not even consider that how we are doing something involves a weakness. We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage thinking everything is fine, or not concerned about what has happened. And the cycle repeats. WRONG PERCEPTION We think we are doing right and truly do not know that we are causing problems. HELPLESS We know we are weak in an area, but have not figured out how to make a change to make improvements. ACTION We know we have weaknesses and take steps to improve ourselves. Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves? Maybe. But what is a better way to reveal a weakness and discover the full impact of that weakness: an accountability partner - Someone who knows us, someone we trust, someone who is familiar with what we are doing, someone who can critique us properly, and someone we can accept proper criticism from. 51
  • 52. THE FATAL FLAW Reference Blog Article Attached: “The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life” By Dara Marks http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life I remember “way back in high school literature” (and that is way back), we were taught about the “fatal flaw” in a character in a story. As defined by Dara Marks in the attached article, “The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a character to maintain a survival system long after it has outlived its usefulness. What that makes me think is that we can operate with a weakness, not recognize it, and not do anything about it, then eventually we are not going to survive in what we are doing because the way we are doing it is deficient and that way will outlive its usefulness. Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing. If that is possible, then we must address our weaknesses, our weaknesses, not others weaknesses. 52
  • 53. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISES James Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer in Leadership Development Session No R3.21 March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 53 am