Send to KindleToo many leaders approach their new position without a clear understanding of who they are. This sounds like some kind of touchy feely psychobabble but it isn’t. Leaders need to know their own strengths and weaknesses, what irritates them and how they react to problems, as well as their own personal values. They should also know their own interpersonal styles, how they see other people, and what their prejudices and biases are. Yes, we all have some.
Believe me, even if you aren’t aware of these things, your people will be.
It’s much easier to lead others when leaders don’t have blind spots that develop because they don’t really know themselves very well.
