Self-Awareness: The Leadership Superfood

Self-awareness is the starting point for developing great leadership. Leaders who understand their own behaviours and skills and the impact they have on others, can then effectively engage people and get things done. Tackling complexity, working with people, managing change all require a clear understanding of self and the needs of others.

qualities of a leader

Managerial Excellence

Have more satisfied employees, are rated as more effective leaders

Decision Quality

Make sounder decisions, work toward goals more effectively, make fewer mistakes and learn from the mistakes they make

Team Coordination

Build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively, focus teams on achieving goals/tasks

Conflict Management

Integrating perspectives and resolving interpersonal conflict

Individual Work Performance

More creative, have more profitable companies, are rated as a high performing individual, get more promotions

SUCCESSION PLANNING GUIDE

Current success in a role does not guarantee future success in leadership. Leaders are required to bridge the domains of technical expertise, relationships, and social influence. Self-awareness is key in order to reflect on and understand how personal behaviour and skills impact others. 

If YOU ARE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP IN YOUR ORGANIZATION:

WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER?

The Work Personality Index® Leadership Potential Report increases self-awareness by showing leaders the strengths and derailers of their leadership style. This all leads to improved performance in many critical areas of leadership – engaging others, making decisions and getting things done.

Discover how you can bring self-awareness into your organization with the Workplace Personality Index® from Psychometrics.