Should You Develop Your Leadership Strengths--or Fix Your Weaknesses? Answer four questions to diagnose your development needs.

The article focuses on how leaders can decide whether to develop their leadership strengths or fix their weaknesses by using a systematic diagnostic approach. It recommends answering four key questions about role requirements, current capabilities, compensable weaknesses, and untapped potential to identify three development categories: superpowers (exceptional strengths), dangerous derailers (critical weaknesses), and untapped potential (undiscovered capabilities). The article emphasizes that context—such as role demands, career stage, and job transitions—shapes how leaders should prioritize these areas. By applying this framework, leaders can more effectively accelerate their development and career progression. [Extracted from the article]