Self Awareness in Leadership

Recent research has revealed a nearly unanimous answer to a question about the most important capability for leaders to develop: self-awareness.

Self-awareness means being aware of the internal aspects of one’s nature, such as personality traits, emotions, values, attitudes, and perceptions, and appreciating how your patterns affect other people.

Most leadership experts agree that a primary characteristic of effective leaders is that they know who they are and what they stand for. When leaders deeply understand themselves, they remain grounded and constant, so that people know what to expect from them.

High achievers share a similar characteristic, when faced with obstacles and failures, they underwent a ruthless self-examination to challenge their beliefs, biases, and assumptions. A careful self-reflection is essential for most people to recognize their blind spots.

It is critical for a leader to understand the importance of self-awareness and how to recognize your blind spots.