Lead others in identifying and using their strengths. As a leader, you can help your employees take similar steps to find and use their strengths at work. 1  Acknowledge what other people do well. 2  Provide employees opportunities to grow in their talents, skills, and knowledge. Identify how each strength can be used in your current role as a leader. 2  Find specific activities that play to your strengths. 3  These activities often leave you feeling confident, energized, and eager to do it again. 4  Modify your role so that you use your strengths instead of your weaknesses.