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Aug 14, 2025 Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and business coach, dives into the paradox of strengths that can hinder career growth. He discusses how traits like conscientiousness might restrict leadership flexibility. The conversation emphasizes the power of self-awareness in emotional regulation and its impact on team dynamics. Dubin also explores the importance of diverse intelligence types and the significance of engaging with team perspectives to boost effective leadership.
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Strengths Can Backfire
- Strengths can become problems when overused or taken to extremes in certain situations.
- Martin Dubin found opportunities to improve often mirrored the flip side of strengths.
Adjust Behavior, Not Core Traits
- You cannot change core traits but you can change your behavior to fit situations.
- Remind yourself to speak less or act differently when context requires it.
Introverted CEO Finds A Workable Brand
- A naturally introverted CEO avoided big appearances but shined in small groups and one-on-ones.
- She stretched selectively and built a team to handle public-facing tasks while owning her introverted brand.
