The Double Win 4 Practices to Become a Self-Aware Leader
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Oct 17, 2017 Self-awareness is the secret sauce for effective leadership. It outshines education and talent, with studies showing it's the strongest predictor of success. Reflective practices play a crucial role in personal growth, while understanding personality types can enhance teamwork. Mindfulness is also highlighted as key to emotional well-being. The hosts share valuable strategies for inviting feedback and addressing personal weaknesses, ultimately turning self-awareness into a powerful leadership tool for transformation.
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Self-Awareness Predicts Leadership Success
- A Cornell study found self-awareness is the strongest predictor of overall leadership success.
- Self-aware leaders know their weaknesses and build teams that compensate for them.
Mulally's Turning Point After A Resignation
- Alan Mulally's first employee quit because Mulally was a terrible boss, which he later investigated.
- That harsh feedback triggered his transformation from clueless to self-aware leader.
Watch For Meeting Behavior Clues
- Know the symptoms of low self-awareness like repeated interruptions or corrections in meetings.
- Use those signals to prompt honest conversations and corrective action.