STRENGTHS, SKILLS AND TALENTS

Adventures is not just climbing a rock or going to some unknown place or exploring the world. It can also be exploring one’s own strengths, skills and talents.  Every human being is special. There are various kinds of skills and talents in every human being by birth. Some are recognised in the world for the talents and the skills which are borne by them. To exhibit these talents, one needs to have strength or courage. Not everyone can show case their talents. But if you are confident enough to make your talent as passion and show it to the world then no one can stop you from it and you will end up being successful.

Like everyone, I too have my strengths, talents and skills which might be common or unique from others. The biggest strength of mine is having very little stage fear. Thanks to all the elocution and singing competitions that I have taken part in my school days. I never knew that I could sing well in front of the crowd because initially I used to get nervous to stand in- front of the crowd. As and then, I started to use this opportunity for my own development. Not everyone is born with this talent. Standing In-front of the stage is not everyone’s cup of tea. One has to be courageous enough to face the audience. May be in the initial times he/she might fail. But a continuous practice will definitely lead to success.

If I have set up a company of my own, using no stage fear as my quality, I would encourage my employees with certain training, let them know why having no stage fear is important. To be a smart person, it is not the marks or the qualifications that a person needs to have. But all the skills like these are more essential. If there is no stage fear, the employees can work having a better relationship with superiors, colleagues and subordinates.

The next Strength of mine is that I am of confident of having better communication skills. Again the credit goes to the elocution competitions that I have taken part right from my school days. This has helped me a lot to develop as days passed by. I initially started by participating in various elocution events in Kannada, English, Konkani and Hindi. Through this I learnt to speak more fluently. This strength of mine has led to one of the beautiful talents which I explored within me, that is, compeering the programs. I have compeered the formal programs. For example, the formal program of my school day, cultural program in my secondary education level, annual day of youths, and also family functions where- in I compeered for a cradling ceremony and a holy communion. When, it comes to facing the crowd, I used to get little nervous about it. But then I believed in myself and started to move on. In this way, I learnt to speak fluently and also letting out the stage fear from me.

If I have to use this strength and talent in the company then I would use it in those areas where this is an essential part. It can be during presentations, meeting with the clients or communicating with the superiors, colleagues and subordinates. It doesn’t mean that there should be a formal communication among the people. Having an informal communication with the security guard, clerk, and cleaner is also important. It lets one to know about the concern, affection that the person has for others. So, in this way, I would use my communication skills in having both the formal and informal talks.

Taking initiative is one of my strengths which I can proudly say. This is because I have worked with different kinds of people and I know how initiative is taken. Because of this, I have developed my leadership qualities. There are many instances where in I have taken the initiative and worked successfully with my fellow members. I would like to say proudly that I was the house captain of my house during my school days, the president of my college during my secondary education, Secretary of Commerce Association during my under-graduation. Though the burden of being a leader would be a very difficult thing, but the recognition and the respect that one would get be out of our imagination. Everyone is born with this talent but very few of them identify this quality in them.

Skills like leadership are very much essential for any company. Many a times we will be working with other employees as a team. There must be someone who can take the initiative and lead the team. If I lead a company of my own, I would find those employees for my company who can are good in being a team player as well as team leader. This is because to be a team leader it is very much essential to be the team player first. Only then one can understand the team member’s requirements and act accordingly. When it comes to me, I too would first like to be the member of the team and then become the leader. For being a good leader, this quality is important in a person. Then only the company can get success. Because what I believe is sometimes we have to make others happy. In this case, if I make my subordinates happy, they can work in a better way for me and bring glory to my company.

It is true that, “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” Strengths, Skills and Talents are given to everyone. It is our duty to identify them. I am sure identifying the talent cannot me done overnight. It might take time. But it is important to know what your talents are. If one is not using the talents which are already there in him/her, then the almighty would take those talents and skills back. So friends, always learn new things about your-self. Explore what you are and I m certain that the success will be your at the end.