When I first picked up this book, I was curious to see what awaited me. What did I expect? A dry guide on leadership, difficult to read, and probably anything but entertaining or engaging.

Rarely have I been so wrong.

Ronald Thoma manages to address, in a humorous, human, and profound way, how important it is to know and develop your own strengths. How crucial a radical shift in perspective is – toward true potential development through a lived focus on strengths.
“You are not broken” is not a book about weaknesses – it’s about being human in an often overwhelming world. The author impressively shows that good leadership, healthy development, and real impact do not come from perfection, but from maturity, self-awareness, and the courage to be authentic.

It takes maturity for talents to become strengths. Feedback to grow. Psychological safety to receive feedback. And an environment that allows all of this.

In “You are not broken”, Ronald Thoma shares his personal journey to the realization that it’s truly about strengths, emotional intelligence, and genuine impact – not about self-optimization and deficit orientation.

This book is for everyone. Whether in your circle of friends, family, or professional life, the advice and insights can be applied in many areas. And for those who see leadership not as control but as culture, this book offers smart impulses, reflection questions, and practical tools.

A clear recommendation for anyone who works with people – or wants to start with themselves. This is not your typical guidebook – it’s a true source of inspiration.

For almost two months now, I’ve had the privilege of being on board at ARGO. I still don’t fully understand all of my future responsibilities, but I’m slowly beginning to sense what might be ahead – and finally, after over 20 years in the workforce, I get to be myself. I can show my strengths and let my weaknesses be where they are. For the first time, weaknesses are not at the center of my workday. And now I get to experience what it feels like to work in a strengths-based environment.