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“Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions.”
- Stephen Covey
The Why
Managers and leaders who are cognizant of their actions, emotions and biases will strengthen individual and organizational performance.
The Tips
1. Recognize that power and being highly experienced hinder self awareness.
2. Humility is one of the most important character traits associated with self-aware leaders.
3. Use 360 degree feedback surveys and regular check ins with team mates.
The Resources
https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/the-importance-of-self-awareness-inleadership/
https://hbr.org/2019/06/how-to-move-from-self-awareness-to-self-improvement