Are you a self-aware leader?
CEO Gary Burnison says self-awareness is everything. Without it, we’ll never learn, grow, or improve. We’ll ignore our blind spots, overestimate our strengths, and gloss over our weaknesses. Other than that, why else is self-awareness important? It’s important because you get an accurate sense of strengths and limitations. You receive clarity on your values and sense of purpose which helps you to understand how others see you. A 2004 research study by psychology professors at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Paul J. Silvia and Maureen E. O'Brien, revealed that self-awareness enables perspective-taking, self-control, creative accomplishments, and high self-esteem. Here are 5 tips for becoming self-aware of blind spots: 1. Normalize time for self-reflection Create a habit for taking stock of your goals or career growth. Make sure you set a realistic goal for doing so it doesn’t get lost in your day-to-day responsibilities. Determine the frequency of sel