Rethinking Weakness in Work and Life

We’ve all experienced the most popular interview question ever: “What is your weakness?” Nearly everyone prepares an answer to the question. And there’s certainly no shortage of advice on how to respond. I’ve heard answers like: “I’m a perfectionist, and it gets in the way.” Honestly, I think that question might actually be more useful for finding out how genuine someone is than anything else. However, finding strength in your weaknesses is not only overlooked but is often dismissed as unimportant. So why do our perceived weaknesses and strengths matter? Let’s find out. Continue exploring