1.March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention Center YOUR WEAKNESSES DONT LIE Others Know Them.Why Dont You? Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses Taking Steps To Improve HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISESJames Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer in Leadership DevelopmentSession No R3.21 Thurs. March 14, 201310:00 am to 10:50 am 1

2. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISESJames Eugene BarbushProfessional Engineer, Speaker, & Writerin Leadership DevelopmentSession No R3.21 March 14, 201310:00 am to 10:50 am2 3. HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture ofBARBUSH ENTERPRISES SPEAKERJames Eugene Barbush Professional Engineer, Speaker, & Writer BIO in Leadership DevelopmentJames Eugene Barbush of Barbush Enterprises is a Professional Engineer with 40years of professional experience. He has had a balanced Civil Engineering career withprivate and public sector experience, majoring in contract administration, dispute resolution,legislative interpretation, staff training, multiple aspects of design, construction, andmanagement, and working with all levels of staff and management.James retired in August 2010 and launched Barbush Enterprises that includes (1)Professional Speaking and Writing on Leadership Topics, (2) Business Development forA/E firms, and (3) Use of Social Media venues to broadcast his messages.In September 2011, James founded and launched Harrisburg Biz Leaders, aroundtable forum for biz leaders to further develop their leadership skills, to share theirleadership skills with others, and to network for their biz. Harrisburg Biz Leaders isoperated out of a state-of-the-art Social Media Platform called a Social Hub Site(http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com)James has presented on leadership topics at NFMT Baltimore annually since 2007,with 2013 being his 7th successful presentation at NFMT. 3 4. James Eugene Barbush You can find me on-line at:Social Hub Site for Harrisburg Biz Leaders:http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/Social Hub Site for G42-The 42nd Generation:http://g42the42ndgeneration.socialhubsite.com/Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/JamesEBarbushLinkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/jamesebarbushE-Mail:JamesEBarbush@GMail.com4 5. The Focusof BARBUSH ENTERPRISESOUR MOTTO isBuilding Leaders for Todays Success"OUR OBJECTIVE isBuilding People Into Leaders They Are Destined To BeOUR OFFERINGS areGuaranteed toINSPIRE Leaders, Management, and Project Teams,and thusMOTIVATE Them in Ways to Boost Their Proven SUCCESS 5 6. NFMTISFROMAROUND THE WORLDAt this session there were approx. 200attendees from many states in the USA,Canada, Argentina, Ireland, Trinidad,and other places.6 7. March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention CenterOUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION 2. STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES 3. SYMPTOMS 4. THE FATAL FLAW 5. EXAMPLES 6. WHATs THE CORE PROBLEM 7. WHAT TO DO 8. CHANGE MANAGEMENT or DISASTER MANAGEMENT APPENDIX: Results Report by Harrisburg Biz LeadersSession No R3.21 Thurs. March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 7 am 8. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention CenterINTRODUCTION8 9. YOUR WEAKNESSES DONT LIE Others Know Them. ABSTRACTWhy Dont You?We mostly think positively about ourselves, viewing, working in, and promoting our strengths.Leadership teachers rightly tell us to play to our strengths because strengths involve our passions, what we do well.But does anyone tell us to focus on our weaknesses?When leading in challenging situations, we may identify symptoms of ourstrengths/weaknesses based on our behaviors or results of our behaviors thatsurface and reactions from others.When we identify those things, we should Capitalize on strengths Recognize symptoms of weaknesses Determine weaknesses Make necessary changes in ourselves and what we do.This session will delve into Identifying strengths/weaknesses Taking steps to improve further on what we do well Making changes where necessary. 9 10. YOUR WEAKNESSES DONT LIE Others Know Them.Why Dont You? LEARNING OBJECTIVES1) IDENTIFY YOUR SYMPTOMS OF WEAKNESSES Its dangerous to ignore them2) DETERMINE WEAKNESSES Turn to strengths3) IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS They reveal your hidden weaknesses4) MAKE NEEDED CHANGES Or your flaws can be fatal5) RESOURCES FOR HELP Getting you where you need to be10 11. March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention CenterSTRENGTHS&WEAKNESSES11 12. MY STAIRWAY TO DISCOVERY and DESTINYDESTINYSUCCESSCATCH MY WAVEADVENTURELEADINGSPEAKING WRITING READINGTHIS IS BASED ON STRENGTHS12 13. VIDEOHow To Build On Your StrengthsMARCUS BUCKINGHAMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses JACK ZENGERhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxks 13 14. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention CenterSYMPTOMS 14 15. SYMPTOMS of WHAT? SYMPTOMSYMPTOM WEAKNESSSYMPTOMSYMPTOMSYMPTOMSYMPTOMSYMPTOM 15 16. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES How to Overcome a Weakness, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256In the opening of the article, C J Carter states: All people like to view themselves in a positive light. No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesser human being. But everyone has weaknesses. Most of the time people tend toignore their weakness andfocus on showcasing their positive attributes. Theres nothing wrong with showing your positive attributes but you cant ignore your weaknesses. When people ignore the things that they are bad at,it tends to come back on them later in life.I agree. Do you?16 17. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSES How to Overcome a Weakness, By C J Carter, http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 Do we recognize our weaknesses OrCan we be blind to certain weaknesses?HERE ARE CHOICES THAT WE MIGHT MAKE:IGNORE IT We do not even consider how we are doing.We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage.WRONG PERCEPTIONWe think we are doing rightWe truly do not knowHELPLESSWe know we are weak in an areaWe have not figured out how to changeACTIONWe know we have weaknessesWe take steps to improve ourselves. 17 18. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSESHow to Overcome a Weakness, By C J Carter,http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves?What is a better way to reveal a weakness and discoverthe full impact of that weakness:an accountability partner Someone whoknows us,someone who we trust,someone who is familiar with what we are doing,someone who cancritique us properly, andsomeone who we can accept proper criticism from. 18 19. March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention CenterTHEFATAL FLAW19 20. THE FATAL FLAW Reference Blog Article Attached: The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life By Dara Markshttp://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-lifeI remember way back in high school literature (and that is way back), wewere taught about the fatal flaw in a character in a story.As defined by Dara Marks in the attached article, The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a character to maintain a survival system long after it has outlived its usefulness.What that makes me think is we can operate with a weakness, not recognize it, not do anything about it, then eventually we are not going to survive in what we are doing because the way we are doing it is deficient and that way will outlive its usefulness. Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing.If that is possible, then WE MUST ADDRESS OUR WEAKNESSES. .our weaknesses, not others weaknesses.20 21. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention CenterEXAMPLES 21 22. EXAMPLE A HEALTH ISSUEFATIGUEIRRATABILITYWEAKNESS ?UNABLE TOWORK AFFECTED EFFECTIVELYSOCIAL LIFE SYMPTOM22 23. EXAMPLE - A HEALTH ISSUESYMPTOMSTHE FIXFATIGUE How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?IRRATABILITYLifestyle ChangesINABILITY TO WORK EFFICIENTLY MouthpiecesAFFECTED SOCIAL LIFEBreathing DevicesCPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)SurgeryCAUSELACK OF SLEEP?STRESS?LOW T?LACK OF EXERCISE?COUNSELDOCTORSLEEP STUDYCAUSE DETERMINEDTHE WEAKNESSSLEEP APNEA23 24. EXAMPLE A MANAGERMESSY IRRATIBLEOFFICE WEAKNESS?MANYWORKPROJECTS UNDONESYMPTOM24 25. EXAMPLE A FACILITIES MANAGERSYMPTOMSTHE FIXCLUTTERED OFFICEINCOMPLETE WORK ??????MANY PROJECTSCAUSETOO MUCH WORK?NOT ENOUGH TIME?NOT ENOUGH EMPLOYEES?UNTRAINED STAFF?COUNSELSUPERVISOREXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONCAUSE DETERMINEDNOT FOCUSING25 26. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center WHATs THECORE PROBLEM 26 27. WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM?ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT GROUP What is the CORE PROBLEM?I CANT FIX SYMPTOMS Something deeper causes symptomsWhat lines beneath? 27 28. WHAT IS THE CORE PROBLEM?Lisa Heintzelman, Illuminations ConsultingI focus onMAXIMIZING THE POTENTIALof individuals, teams, & organizations. STRENGTHS rather than weaknessesWith a focus on development Helping people use skills they already have effectively EXAMPLEI CANT DO SALES but I AM CONSULTATIVE 28 29. March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention CenterWHAT TO DO29 30. WHAT TO DO1. ADMIT2. READ3. MENTORSHIP INDIVIDUAL & GROUP4. ASK HOW AM I DOING?5. LOOK AROUND & SEE SYMPTOMS6. EVALUATE 30 31. Success in LifeHow to Overcome Your Weaknesses By Jason Osbornhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209In your journey to successyou will encounter weaknesses in your life,if you dont deal with them,will hinder or stop you altogether from reaching success.Having weaknesses isnt really the big deal becausewe all have them.if you dont overcome those weaknesses,thats where you are in trouble.Here are 3 keys you can use to overcome your weaknesses.1. Learn how to improve it.2. Surround yourself with peoples strength.3. Learn from others.31 32. March 12-14, 2013Baltimore Convention CenterCHANGE MANAGEMENTORDISASTER MANAGEMENT32 33. ITs YOUR CHOICE:DISASTER MANAGEMENT or CHANGE MANAGEMENTIT ISgoing to be ONE or THE OTHER..Heres the revelation that came out of the Roundtable Discussion of Harrisburg Biz Leaders, Friday, October 12, 2012.With the recognition that there is something amiss in what ishappening around you, and if you have the authority to resolve it, then you must accept the responsibilityto take action to get it resolved..Sounds simple enough..or is it?.Is there more there than meets the eye? 33 34. ITs YOUR CHOICE:CHANGE MANAGEMENT ....... or . DISASTER MANAGEMENTIT ISgoing to be ONE or THE OTHER.4 characters you can choose for your response (or not) to issues that exist:The BLIND.Can you see the issue and do you know its a problem?Surely others around you might see it.The DEAF. Have others told you about something they think is a problem orcould be improved, and for various reasons, you do not act on orrespond to their input? Maybe you decided that the issue need notbe addressed. You may be right, or wrong. Are you confident withyour decision?The TIMID.Do you see the issue but are not addressing it?Are you ignoring it? Others may be wishing you would address it.The RESPONSIBLE. Have you decided that the issue must be addressed, and you are will to accept responsibility to take active and make plans for changes. You might not know how to go about it. Even if you do, a good policy would be to get another set of eye to help you through the changes needed to resolve the issue. 34 35. ITs YOUR CHOICE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT ....... or . CHANGE MANAGEMENTIT IS going to be ONE or THE OTHERSo, of the 4 characters above,The Blind, The Deaf, The Timid, or The Responsible, what are you good at doing when you sense something is wrong.It might be a minor item or a major one.1. You sense something is not quite right and you havnt put your finger on it.2. You dont take the time to assess whats happening or3. You know whats happening and you just dont want to face it.4. You know whats wrong and need some help to get it resolved.Pick one of the above characteristics, and determine to enter some form ofChange Management before you must enter Disaster Management..35 36. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention CenterTHE END See Appendix forMore Information 36 37. 37 James Eugene BarbushOFFICE: 2021 BLUE MOUNTAIN PARKWAYHARRISBURG, PA 17112717-514-5549JamesEBarbush@GMail.comSuccess FacilitatorLeadershipDeveloperSpeaker The Catch A WaveLookThe Business THANK YOULook 37 38. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISESJames Eugene BarbushProfessional Engineer, Speaker, & Writerin Leadership DevelopmentSession No R3.21 March 14, 201310:00 am to 10:50 38 am 39. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center APPENDIXThis Appendix is supporting information and isnot part of the 50 minute session.It is provided to give the viewer sufficient information that the powerpoint slides do notshow.Session No R3.21 March 14, 2013 10:00 am to 10:50 39am 40. RESULTS REPORT By Harrisburg Biz LeadersTwo SessionsApril 26 and May 11, 2012 Identify Strengths and Weaknesses. and Make Needed ChangesHarrisburg Biz Leaders conducted 2 sessions on thistopic. The following slides include information from theResults Report for the 2 sessions.The Results Report provides the information discussedand learned during the sessions.40 41. REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS April 26 and May 11, 2012Identify Strengths and Weaknesses. VIDEOS and Make Needed ChangesYouTube Channel by JamesEBarbush Playlist: 0 LEADERSHIP Crossroads http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL654BC96ED6C121FE&feature=view_allThis YouTube playlist has numerous videos on leadershipthat are viewed at HBL Sessions, both inspirational andeducational. Building Strengths or Fixing Weaknesses Jack Zengerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yScEAL1yxksHow To Build On Your Strengths Marcus Buckinghamhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ5t8g3MCyk 41 42. REPORT OF HBL SESSIONS April 26 and May 11, 2012Identify Strengths and Weaknesses.Blog Articles and Make Needed Changes How to Overcome a Weakness By C J Carterhttp://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256 Success in Life: How to Overcome Your WeaknessesBy Jason Osbornhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Success-in-Life---How-to-Overcome-Your-Weaknesses&id=575209 The Fatal Flaw: The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to LifeBy Dara Markshttp://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-life What Can You Do With A Noxious Boss? B:Jobs Collectorhttp://www.jobscollector.com/what-can-you-do-with-a-noxious-boss.html?goback=%2Egde_76367_member_110054160 8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary BossesSales Source newsletterhttp://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/8-core-beliefs-of-extraordinary-bosses.html42 43. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSESIn the book First, Break All the Rules: What the Worlds GreatestManagers Do Differently, Marcus Buckingham teaches that inleading other we should play to their strengths and not focus ontheir weaknesses. He makes a good case for that and I largelyagree with him.An important distinction is that Buckingham is telling us how tolead OTHERS. The focus is their strengths, not their weaknesses.Find out where people are strong and put them in situations thatfit them in their strengths. Do not expect them to operate well insituations where they are weak.The focus of this discussion is not how we lead others in THEIR strengths, and not how we lead in OUR strengths, but what do we do about OUR weaknesses. We have strengths..and weaknesses. 43 44. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSESISNT IT EASY for us to recognize what we think are weaknesses in others?IS IT EASY to recognize our own weaknesses? Maybe not.We might not even recognize our weaknesses, and thus not doanything about fixing or making provisions to overcome them.WHAT HAPPENS IF We do not recognize our own weaknesses and address them to make some changes in how we lead?WHAT HAPPENS IS We affect others adversely. We affect our followers and those around us adversely because we are leading out of our strengths as well as out of our weaknesses. 44 45. STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSESI am not going to advocate that we must be able toidentify and fix all our weaknesses. Maybe we cant.If we cannot identify and fix our weaknesses, we needto find someone to assess the symptoms that result fromour weakness.If we know where we are weak, we can delegate certainresponsibilities if we are not suited to doing them.This is a big topic that cannot be fully discussed in a briefpresentation. Surely, there is a book to be writtenabout this.My purpose here is to point to some high points usingtwo recent sessions conducted by Harrisburg BizLeaders on this topic.45 46. 1Awareness 2Cause or Symptom 3Check-Up 4Criticism CONCEPTS DISCOVERED 5Evaluation 6Get HelpBY 7Identify 8Knowing Self 9Listen PARTICIPANTS10 No Condemnation 11 Passion OF12 Perception 13 PerseveranceHARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS 14 Recognize 15 Reversal 16 Strength = Weakness 17 Teams 18 Vision46 47. CONCEPTS DISCOVEREDBY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS SEE FOLLOWING SLIDES FOR THESE 18 CRITERIA IN LARGER FONT.1.Awareness We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a given situation to avoid adverse affects in asituation. Thus, we control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us.2.Cause or SymptomGet to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus on symptoms. A cracked wall could be causedby a cracked foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem.3.Check-UpAs we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consideryour business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge base)? What is the heart (people,passion)? What are the legs (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on this concept.4.Criticism We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego at the door. Identify what the challenges are,aim at continual improvement, determine where you want to be.5.EvaluationIn working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and safe environment. Example: Toastmasters knowshow to excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and make suggestions for improvements.Its a win-win critique.6.Get HelpGet someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional.7.IdentifyLook at results and ask why they are happening.8.Knowing SelfPart of recognizing our weaknesses comes with knowing ourselves, knowing what we can and cannot do well.9.ListenListen to others and connect with them.10. No Condemnation Dont beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that we all have weaknesses and we all need to makeimprovements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books,videos, other inspiration).11. Passion If you are passionate about what you are doing, then we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. Itsconnected to the accomplishment of your vision.12. PerceptionIs perception is reality? How others perceive you might not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback thathelps you and others, and creates more trust.13. PerseveranceThere will always be some obstacle on the way. That makes for a great journey, a great experience14 RecognizeWe should maximize our strengths and identify areas for continual improvement. If we recognize and deal withour15. ReversalTurning the negative to the positive16. Strength = Weakness Strengths and weaknesses are not mutually exclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatest weakness.Example: We operate with energy and passion. There are times when active energy and passion is appropriateand there are times when inactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely.17. Teams Identify and document weaknesses of a team or system.18. VisionReview your vision and ask how weaknesses get in the way of the accomplishment of your mission and vision.47 48. CONCEPTS DISCOVEREDBY PARTICIPANTS OF HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS1. Awareness We can be aware of a weakness and thus act appropriately in a given situation to avoid adverse affects in a situation. Thus, we control ourselves in a way so that our weakness is not controlling us.2. Cause / Symptom Get to the root of the problem (the weakness) and do not focus on symptoms. A cracked wall could be caused by a cracked foundation. Therefore, patching the crack does not fix the problem.3. Check-UpAs we do physically to get a medical check-up, we should also have a check-up on our leadership skills. Consider your business to be like a human body. What is the brain (knowledge base)? What is the heart (people, passion)? What are the legs (foundation)? And so on. There is a study waiting to be done on this concept.4. Criticism We must be able to take constructive criticism. Leave your ego at the door. Identify what the challenges are, aim at continual improvement, determine where you want to be.5. EvaluationIn working with weaknesses, we should be in a positive and safe environment.Example: Toastmasters knows how to excellently critique speakers showing what is being done well, and make suggestions for improvements. Its a win-win critique.6. Get Help48 Get someone stronger than you are. Personal and professional. 49. CONCEPTS DISCOVEREDBY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS7. IdentifyLook at results and ask why they are happening.8. Knowing SelfPart of recognizing our weaknesses is knowing ourselves, knowing what we can and cannot do well.9. ListenListen to others and connect with them.10.No Condemnation Dont beat yourself up for a weakness. Recognize that we all have weaknesses and we all need to make improvements. Seek advice and help when weaknesses are difficult to overcome (accountability partner, books, videos, other inspiration).11.Passion If you are passionate about what you are doing, then we can be passionate about fixing our weaknesses. Its connected to the accomplishment of your vision.12.PerceptionIs perception is reality? How others perceive you might not be what you intend to project. Ask for feedback that helps you and others, and creates more trust.49 50. CONCEPTS DISCOVEREDBY ATTENDEES HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS13. PerseveranceThere will always be some obstacle on the way.That makes for a great journey, a great experience14 RecognizeWe should maximize our strengths and identifyareas for continual improvement. If we recognizeand deal with our15. ReversalTurning the negative to the positive16. Strength = Weakness Strengths and weaknesses are not mutuallyexclusive. A greatest strength could be our greatestweakness. Example: We operate with energy andpassion. There are times when active energy andpassion is appropriate and there are times wheninactivity and quietness appropriate. Choose wisely.17. Teams Identify and document weaknesses of a team orsystem.18. VisionReview your vision and ask how weaknesses getin the way of the accomplishment of your missionand vision.50 51. RECOGNIZING WEAKNESSESReference Article Attached: How to Overcome a Weakness, By C J Carter,http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Overcome-a-Weakness&id=656256In the opening of the article, C J Carter states:All people like to view themselves in a positive light. No one likes to be considered a failure or a lesserhuman being. But everyone has weaknesses. Most of the time people tend to ignore their weakness andfocus on showcasing their positive attributes. There is nothing wrong with showing your positiveattributes but you cant ignore your weaknesses. When people ignore the things that they are bad at, ittends to come back on them later in life.I agree. Do you?Do we recognize our weaknesses, or can we be blind to certain weaknesses? Think about that and Im sureyou have the answer. In whatever case, what do we do about weakness? Here are choices we might make:IGNORE ITWe do not even consider that how we are doing something involves a weakness. We just plow on through leaving a wake of damage thinking everything is fine, or not concerned about what has happened. And the cycle repeats.WRONG PERCEPTION We think we are doing right and truly do not know that we are causing problems.HELPLESS We know we are weak in an area, but have not figured out how to make a change to make improvements.ACTION We know we have weaknesses and take steps to improve ourselves.Can we self-diagnose the weaknesses in ourselves? Maybe. But what is a better way to reveal a weaknessand discover the full impact of that weakness: an accountability partner - Someone who knows us, someonewe trust, someone who is familiar with what we are doing, someone who can critique us properly, andsomeone we can accept proper criticism from. 51 52. THE FATAL FLAWReference Blog Article Attached:The Fatal Flaw - The Most Essential Element for Bringing Characters to Life By Dara Marks http://www.writersstore.com/the-fatal-flaw-the-most-essential-element-for-bringing-characters-to-lifeI remember way back in high school literature (and that is way back), we weretaught about the fatal flaw in a character in a story. As defined by Dara Marks inthe attached article,The FATAL FLAW is a struggle within a characterto maintain a survival systemlong after it has outlived its usefulness.What that makes me think is that we can operate with a weakness, not recognizeit, and not do anything about it, then eventually we are not going to survive inwhat we are doing because the way we are doing it is deficient and that way willoutlive its usefulness. Thus, the weakness becomes fatal to what we are doing.If that is possible, then we must address our weaknesses, our weaknesses, notothers weaknesses. 52 53. March 12-14, 2013 Baltimore Convention Center HARRISBURG BIZ LEADERS A Venture of BARBUSH ENTERPRISESJames Eugene BarbushProfessional Engineer, Speaker, & Writerin Leadership DevelopmentSession No R3.21 March 14, 201310:00 am to 10:50 53 am