Yes, many characteristics can be associated with both positive and negative behaviors.
This may be seen IRL on resumes and annual performance reviews.
Thinking along those lines, here is a list of "gifted" PROs and CONs which may be of interest:
See the chart "Characteristics of Gifted" on page 6 of this 20-page PDF, created by
Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) Handbook, May 15, 2020
http://www.oagc.com/files/OAGC%20Parent%20Handbook%205.15.20.pdf
(also on WayBack Machine, internet archive - https://web.archive.org/web/2020*/http://www.oagc.com/files/OAGC%20Parent%20Handbook%205.15.20.pdf)

Yes, most people can change most characteristics to some degree.
One place to begin a search for information may be Understood. org.
You can search for "executive function" or many other terms.
There is also a Young Adult page, which may provide a starting point: https://www.understood.org/pages/en/young-adults/