Great Leadership Starts With Self-Awareness (Forbes) Flashcards
Is self-awareness important for leaders?
Yes, it is cited as being the most important capability for leaders to develop.
How do successful leaders understand their natural inclinations?
They know where they lie, and use this knowledge to boost these inclinations, or compensate for them.
Does self-awareness impact companies’ bottom line?
Yes, according to Korn/Ferry International’s study of the stock performance of 486 publicly traded companies, those with stronger financial performance tended to have employees with higher levels of self-awareness.
Is self-awareness in abundant supply among leaders?
No, it is in short supply.
Are there gender differences in the display of self-awareness?
Yes, women in executive-level management positions tend to exhibit more self-awareness (19% vs 4%).
Why is understanding yourself so important for self-awareness?
The one constant factor in all your endeavors is you!
How is self-awareness related to emotional intelligence?
According to Dr. Travis Bradberry, self-awareness is one of the core components of emotional intelligence.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others;
The ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.
Why is self-awareness empowering?
It arms you with knowledge, and enables you to make better choices, to change or to grow.
What are various tips to becoming self-aware?
- Knowing you
- Identifying external factors
- Gathering trusted feedback
- Considering the circumstances
- Assessing behaviors in light of your values and priorities
- Staying curious
Why is feedback crucial?
- Leads to empathy
- Helps you understand the impact of your actions on others
What is a key indicator of low self-awareness?
Being unaware of personal blind spots.
What are blind spots?
Traits or aspects that may limit the way you act, react, behave, or believe, and in turn, limit your effectiveness.
According to the MIT study, what do most self-aware CEOs learn to identify, and how do they adjust accordingly?
They identify their “outlier tendencies” and adjust their behavior, in order to change the way they are perceived.
They learn to be themselves “with more skill”, depending on what personality traits are needed for that business or social situation.
What is the best outcome of self-awareness?
Figuring out what makes you great, and be more of it.
Seeking to be less of what negatively impacts you, those around you, and your desired outcomes.
