Leveraging different strengths within a team

When we founded National Community Care (NCC), my business partner and I wore all the hats an organisation requires to operate. But, as we grew in scale and confidence, I quickly learnt that one of the greatest skills to hone for effective leadership is the ability to identify and leverage different strengths and weaknesses within your team.

I am a silver-lining seeker and perpetual people pleaser by nature. But, as a business owner, I must sometimes make the tough decision to terminate employees when they aren’t a good fit for the role. Thankfully, my experience has helped me develop strategies for building a team that works well together while largely avoiding said tough decisions. Here are some key factors to consider when trying to find and retain the right people to support your company’s growth: