Knowing Yourself ...We also seldom know what gifts we are not endowed with. We will have to learn where we belong, what we have to learn to get the full benefit from our strengths, where our weaknesses lie, what our values are. We also have to know ourselves temperamentally: 'Do I work well with people, or am I a loner? What am I committed to? And what is my contribution?' -- Managing Knowledge Means Managing Oneself Leader to Leader, No. 16 (Spring 2000)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-knowledge requires understanding strengths, weaknesses, values, and how you work best.
- In plain terms
- To succeed, know your gifts, weaknesses, and working style.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness is key to effective contribution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are your core strengths?
- How do you contribute best?
Another view
Knowing yourself does not guarantee success without opportunity.
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