A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes maximizar el crecimiento de tu carrera aprovechando tus fortalezas y debilidades como ejecutivo.

If you are a gardener, knowing which plants thrive in your garden's soil and climate (your strengths) and which ones struggle (your weaknesses) allows you to plan and cultivate a flourishing garden. Similarly, understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you navigate your career path effectively. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is the foundation of personal and professional growth. It involves self-reflection, self-assessment, and being honest about your capabilities and areas for improvement.

As the CEO of a global neurosurgical alliance, I have found that self-awareness is critical in navigating the complexities of leading a diverse team of over 550 researchers. By understanding my strengths in strategic vision and my weaknesses in detailed project management, I can delegate effectively and focus on driving the organization forward.

Sich selbst zu kennen sollten wir auf allen Ebenen fördern. Es gibt drei gute Basisfragen: Was liebe ich (Interessen), Was kann ich (Stärken), Was brauche ich (Rahmen). Danach ist es wichtig zu verstehen, welche Fähigkeiten werden für die heutige oder künftige Führungsrolle gebraucht. Was davon bringe ich mit und was fehlt mir noch. Und dann ist es ein Mix aus, sich selbst weiterentwickeln und mit Menschen so zusammenarbeiten, dass die Stärken der anderen, die eigenen Schwächen neutralisieren. Beispiel: Eine Führungskraft, die wenig eigene kreative Ideen entwickeln konnte, jedoch hervorragende moderative Fähigkeiten hatte, nutze ihre Stärke und hat mit ihrem Führungsteam die Ideen entwickelt. Beide Seiten waren glücklich.

The moment you say you have learn there is to learn about nursing is the moment you have failed your patients and yourself. Medicine and Healthcare is always changing and adapting to people’s lifestyles, new diseases and discoveries, and unfortunately how insurances will cover treatments. The standard treatment plan might works for one or most people but will not always work everyone! You need to learn to learn FROM your patients. Listen to their stories and how their lives will affect their ability to care and cope with their plan. That means SLOW DOWN, because if you don’t want to be treated like another cog in the machine, you better believe they don’t want to either.

In my experience, personal and professional self-reflection is crucial in understanding your strengths and weaknesses. In the health profession - particularly Nursing, Clinical Supervision is a particularly underutilised but essential tool that can shed so much light on your abilities and areas to work on when it comes to professional practice.

Imagine you are a captain of a ship. Your strengths are the wind in your sails, propelling you forward, while your weaknesses are the currents that might slow you down. Setting goals is like charting a course; you use the wind effectively and navigate the currents to reach your destination. Setting clear, achievable goals based on your strengths and weaknesses directs your efforts and keeps you focused. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

In our alliance, I set clear goals for advancing our research initiatives and improving cross-cultural collaboration. These goals are designed to capitalize on our strengths in scientific innovation while addressing our challenges in communication and coordination across different time zones.

Yes, I agree! In fact, for example, if one of your weaknesses is public speaking, you might set a goal to present at a certain number of meetings or events within the next six months. This is a SMART goal - it’s specific (present at meetings/events), measurable (a certain number), achievable (with practice and perhaps some training), relevant (public speaking is a valuable leadership skill), and time-bound (within the next six months).

Les objectifs sont des buts a atteindre mais les valeurs sont notre boussole. Nos objectifs doivent être en lien avec des valeurs pour nous donner courage, motivation et force même dans l'échec, l'adversité, la difficulté. Des actions engagées en lien avec nos valeurs nous rendront résilient. Les objectifs doivent être dans l'optique de fonctionnalité. Qu'est-ce que mon nouveau comportement m'apportera dans ma vie actuelle ?

Mein Tipp: Suchen Sie sich einen festen Sparringspartner, mit dem Sie das Buddy-System leben können. Hier entsteht eine fortlaufende und tief gehende Verbindung, in der Feedback maximal hilfreich wird. Wie beim Sport unterstützen sich zwei Menschen in der weiteren persönlichen Entwicklung. Dafür reicht es schon pro Woche 30 Minuten zu investieren. Sehr effektiv und Spaß macht es auch.

Think of feedback as a mirror. Just as a mirror helps you see your reflection and adjust your appearance, feedback reflects your actions and performance, allowing you to make necessary adjustments to improve. Regular feedback from colleagues, mentors, and team members provides valuable insights into how others perceive your strengths and weaknesses. It helps you adjust your strategies and improve continuously.

As a fourth-year medical student, seeking feedback from senior colleagues and mentors has been instrumental in my development. In my role as CEO, I actively solicit input from our researchers and staff to ensure I am meeting their needs and effectively guiding our organization.

If we are not open to feedback, then we truly dont grow as a person. We wont be able to make changes and learn. Being open to both positive and negative feedback should be embraced

For example, if someone gives you feedback that you need to improve your communication skills, instead of taking it as a negative, ask them for specific instances where they felt your communication could have been better. Reflect on these instances, and think about how you can improve in the future. For me, using motivational interviewing techniques can be a great way to delve deeper into the feedback you receive. This involves asking open-ended questions, affirming the feedback, reflecting on it, and summarizing what you’ve learned. This can help you understand the underlying reasons behind the feedback and how it aligns with your self-perception.

Picture a bodybuilder lifting weights. Each challenge (weight) tests their muscles (strengths and weaknesses), leading to growth and increased strength over time. Similarly, embracing challenges in your career builds your skills and resilience. Taking on challenging tasks and projects helps you grow by pushing you out of your comfort zone. It allows you to leverage your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Leading a global team has its challenges, from managing time zones to bridging cultural differences. Embracing these challenges has strengthened our alliance, fostering innovation and resilience within our team.

The learning and practice process with Motivational Interviewing skills requires a parallel to the very stages of change and motivational interviewing process that we seek for our clients and staff to buy into. It starts with our patience and faith in the process for our own ability to effectively incorporate Motivational Interviewing. It takes commitment and time. It takes patience with ourselves and the time required learning process. “It works if we work it.”

Challenges can also act as a catalyst for turning weaknesses into new competencies. For instance, a challenge might force you to develop a skill that you’ve previously struggled with, thereby turning a former weakness into a new strength.

Confidence in oneself is the answer to attaining one's goals. some of the greatest people I have met have come from a disadvantaged background and by overcoming their challenges one by one they have achieved their goals.

I have continuously sought out educational opportunities, from advanced medical courses to leadership training, to better equip myself for my dual roles as a medical student and CEO. This commitment to learning ensures that I stay at the forefront of both medical and executive leadership fields.

Imagine your career as a tree. Continuous learning is like watering and fertilizing the tree, helping it grow taller and stronger. The more you nourish it, the more robust and fruitful it becomes. Continuous learning and professional development are crucial for career growth. Investing in courses, workshops, and reading helps you enhance your strengths and address your weaknesses.

Upskilling is a huge part of my self-progression. Taking on and learning new skills is fundamental However, I am mindful to not just upskill for the sake of it. Firstly its about does the skill align with what I believe, and then woukd it be beneficial for a client

Investing time and resources into professional development opportunities such as courses, workshops, or coaching can significantly enhance your executive skills. These learning opportunities not only provide you with new knowledge and skills but also help you stay competitive and relevant in your field.

Il n'y a pas de compétence sans connaissances. L'apprentissage est un processus continu favorisé par la répétition, l'entraînement et régularisé par les feedback. Un apprentissage régulier aide a se sentir à l'aise et a inscrire les contenus dans notre mémoire a long terme nous aidant a donner du sens aux éléments nouveaux que nous rencontrons. Les apprentissages nous permettent d'économiser de l'énergie mais également de cultiver un esprit critique.