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As viewers, we cheered when the Wicked Witch of the West was reduced to a puddle after a bit of a splash. We cringed when the Man of Steel was rendered powerless when exposed to kryptonite. And while those fictional characters’ nemeses were meant more as a metaphor than as realism, it’s good to remember what the messages portend: that every leader—not just the bad but also the good—has a weakness. Do you recognize (and coexist with) yours? If you haven’t yet identified your biggest “areas of opportunity,” now’s your chance. Take an honest appraisal of your skills, habits, and mindset. Examine yourself. Or better yet, get a 360 Degree Feedback Assessment. Ask for feedback from supervisors, peers, and direct reports. Find out how they view you. It will be more beneficial and honest if a third party can be involved because they can impartially give the assessment, get truthful input, and help you interpret the results.