Strengths and weaknesses generally refer to a person's character.
Often a strength can be a weakness, and vice versa, a weakness can be a strength. In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang (e.g., dark and light) are described as complementary opposites within a greater whole.
For example, here are some strengths and weaknesses by personality type.[1][2]
| Personality Type | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical (Get It Right) |
Thinking | Excludes feelings from decisions |
| Thorough | Goes too far; perfectionist | |
| Disciplined | Too rigid or demanding of self/others | |
| Driver (Get It Done) |
Independent | Has trouble operating with others |
| Decisive | Does not take time to consider other perspectives | |
| Determined | Domineering; too focused on doing it "my way" | |
| Amiable (Get Along) |
Supportive | Tends to conform to wishes of others |
| Patient | No time boundaries; things do not get done | |
| Diplomatic | Not assertive or directive | |
| Expressive (Get Appreciated) |
Good communicator | Talks too much |
| Enthusiastic | Comes on too strong | |
| Imaginitive | Dreamer; unrealistic |