Identifying Strengths

Identifying Strengths

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by NatalieRobertson in Leadership

Multitasking
Super mom
Juggle
I can do it all
Busy

Don’t deny it,  you have probably had dreams of or even described yourself as one of these phrases.  I have too. In fact, I take pride in calling myself a multitasker.

The truth is I only do a few things well.  Within months of graduating from college I got my first job in ministry. When I moved to Nashville I decided, I am good at so many things I should use my gifts in the business world and find a new career.  Though I know it would have been possible what I found through this process is that I am not a good nanny, I don’t get a long with graph paper, I hate convincing people they need something they really don’t, and I can not work 3 jobs at one time. But I have realized….

Sarah is good at being interupted and truly listening.
Sherry is really great at stimulating conversations.
Emily has the gift of spreading joy.
Elizabeth thrives when she is working with special needs children.
Blair loves helping people find financial freedom.

Today I am so thankful that there are women that are great at the things I am not or even the things I really just loathe.  This is about using your strengths but more than that it’s about identifying that women around me that are better at certain things.  Though I have realized this over the years one thing I’m not great at is actually applauding these women for using their gifts, strengths, and talents. I want to praise them for doing a great job at what I stink at. I want to love them because of their gifts and not let the jealousy sneak in.

Here are a couple questions i want to ask myself on a regular basis:


I feel strong when i _______________.
I am not  great at _______________________.
I will say no to __________________.
_________ is really great at ____________.

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6 Responses to “Identifying Strengths”

  1. jcatron

    18. Feb, 2010

    Love this Natalie. It's so true that rather than trying to be all things, we need to celebrate the great things about the other women around us… and be thankful that they compliment us.

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  2. ash

    18. Feb, 2010

    i tend to focus on where I feel insufficient so much that I often fail to see my own strengths AND to celebrate the strengths of others. Great reminder, Natalie!

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  3. Melissa Brotherton

    18. Feb, 2010

    I used to take pride in being so self-sufficient and independent…now I realize how much that attitude isolates me.
    Thanks for the reminder to appreciate the people God has surrounded me with and the questions to evaluate my strengths. I especially like the question about what I should say no to.

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  4. mcadesigns

    19. Feb, 2010

    Great post! I tend to get so focused on getting things done, and feel like a failure when I cannot do it all. I need this reminder on a regular basis. I WANT to encourage others in their strengths and build relationships. I need to quit focusing on the wrong things. Building relationships with others – loving others well – is so much more important than completing tasks.

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  5. Eve Annunziato

    19. Feb, 2010

    I love this post, Natalie. I'm going to write down these questions in my leadership journal and then, unpack my answers… And, I agree, it is so very important for all of us to appreciate the strengths, passions and heart of our beautiful girlfriends who surround us. Thanks for this great word this morning :-)

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