Your unique strengths are part of what makes you amazing. No two people have the same set of strengths, therefore no one can bring to the table exactly what you can. It’s important to be confident about your strengths and willing to showcase them.
Here are some Dos and Don’ts for flexing your strength muscles without looking arrogant.
- Do Feel confident about your strengths
- Do Highlight your strengths to others when appropriate
- Do Remember to stay humble
- Don’t Be intimidated by negative people
- Don’t Get yourself in the wrong situation
- Don’t Forget to keep growing
Do: Own your strengths and be proud of them- You should feel confident in the areas you shine. There’s no shame in being confident about your strengths and setting yourself up for success.
Do: Highlight your strengths when it serves the right purpose– There’s a time and a place to advocate for yourself and share the reasons why your strengths are just the ticket. Don’t be afraid to showcase your strengths when it gives you the advantage and the upper edge. Fortune favors the bold!
Do: Remember to stay humble and kind- As Tim McGraw says, always stay humble and kind. Keep it classy and be confident in your skill sets without being arrogant. It’s possible to be proud of your strengths will also being encouraging to others and graceful accepting praise.
Don’t: Let negative people intimidate you- Some people are threatened by strengths. It alerts them to their inadequacies and leaves them feeling vulnerable. Don’t let other people project their feelings onto you. Often times people who feel weak or threatened use anger or intimidation to offset their insecurities. Don’t fall for their negativity.
Don’t: Force a round peg into a square hole- One of the worst things is to be in a situation that doesn’t match with your strengths. Find relationships, partnerships, work situations and other scenarios where your strengths are valuable and valued. Don’t waste your time trying to fit in where your strengths aren’t an asset.
Don’t: Forget that you never reach your maximum potential– No matter how great you are, there’s always more to learn and ways to improve. Adopt a life-long-learner attitude so you can continue to improve and maximize your strengths to their fullest.
It’s important to own your strengths and be confident in the ways you shine. Be smart about how you showcase your strengths and you’ll be able to stand out from the crowd and make an impact.
