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Self-awareness isn't just about knowing your strengths and weaknesses—it's about continuously evolving and understanding how your actions impact others. So, how can you cultivate it? Every week, our editorial team reviews and discusses the top new business ideas and best practices from reputable sources. This article argues that developing true self-awareness as a leader requires asking tough questions and being open to feedback. If you don’t have time to read the full piece, be sure to check out the 8 thought-provoking questions in the table called "Blind Spot Maintenance." We think every leader should ask themselves these questions to challenge themselves to become more self-aware. https://lnkd.in/d-N7DCbN To stay informed about the latest insights on leadership and management, follow and connect with us on LinkedIn. #Leadership #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #HeidrickandStruggles #ContentCuration

As most of us come to the end of a work week, what better way to close out the week than to enjoy an insightful article that can send us into the weekend more reflective, more aware, and more hopeful for the next week as we re-enter our workspace and re-engage with our teams. Heidrick & Struggles' Partner Les Csorba of CEO & Board of Directors Practice recently published this thought article on leadership awareness "Too aware to fail" filled with insights, anecdotes and questions to ponder. Our own filters can be both friend and foe. What's in your rearview mirror? #leadership #selfawareness #blindspots

Ever worked for a leader who lacked self-awareness? Yep, most of us have been there. It’s like being on a ship with no compass—where are we even going? 🚢 When leaders crank up their self-awareness, they take themselves a little less seriously (in a good way), listen to others more carefully, and let #humility work its magic. But when they don't... well, let’s just say it can end in spectacular failure. 💥 The wild part? Self-awareness is the secret weapon for leadership transformation, yet only 15% of people are truly self-aware. Shocked? You should be, especially since 95% think they’ve got it down. 🙃 Let’s talk #leadership blind spots—stuff like being a people pleaser, #micromanaging, struggling with emotions, or getting distracted by every shiny object. 💡✨ Why do these blind spots stick around? ☑ The higher up you go, the fewer honest feedback sessions you get (cue the crickets). ☑We all have defense mechanisms. It’s easier to believe in our good intentions than face the mirror. ☑Society has gone full "me-focused" and individualistic, which makes self-reflection feel like finding a needle in a haystack. 🧠🧳 So, how do you up your self-awareness game? 🔍 External Awareness: Seek out 360-degree assessments, a coach, or even a personal board of advisors. 🤔 Internal Awareness: Embrace quiet reflection, take a retreat, and ask more "what" questions instead of "why" questions. The best leaders don’t just acknowledge their flaws; they tackle them head-on. It takes guts, but it's the ultimate way to use self-awareness as a tool for real transformation. P.S. Did you know that experiential learning (70%) and relationships/feedback (20%) trump formal education (10%) when it comes to leadership development? Check out my last post on the 70-20-10 model (link in comments). 📚💡 For more insights on the topic of self-awareness, check out this article from Heidrick & Struggles. #selfawareness #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipblindspots #feedback #upwardfeedback #leadershipeffectiveness #heidrickandstruggles #leadershipcoaching #executivecoach https://lnkd.in/gqRZpCTZ

It might be time for a turnaround. Here are ten key signs that indicate a need for change….. https://lnkd.in/gBJp9Ky6 #turnaround #leadership #strategy

An awareness of a leader's strengths, overplayed, can derail. This is one of the insights of our recent study, "Too Aware to Fail." Consider Elon Musk, perhaps the most interesting man in the world today, who acknowledged recently that he is "overly optimistic about timeframes." Musk’s intense performance standards could be unsustainable or even disastrous. Optimism, generally a strength in leadership, in this case, may lead to biting off more than he can chew. But Musk is aware of it, and, with some vulnerability, he put it out there. Warren Buffett also acknowledged one of his flaws as being too slow to remove "underperforming" managers." Empowering managers with authority and autonomy has served the legendary investor well over the years, but overused, it too can derail. Buffett's own self-awareness and humility, has accelerated his success over the decades. #tooawaretofail #heidrickstruggles #leadership

A heightened self-awareness of blind spots combined with the courage to combat the flaws will make a leader and their organization. A lack will break them. #leadershipmatters #selfarwareness #courage #humility https://lnkd.in/gUca96dp

#VUCA has caused a sense of chaos and insecurity in our lives. #OODA is an iterative loop of observe, orient, decide and act. It provides clarity and purpose in uncertain times. OODA is the antidote to #VUCA. It helps us break down large goals into manageable chunks and ultimately arrive at the desired endpoint. #OODA enables leaders and teams to outperform their competition. #Leadership #DecisionMaking The Antidote for VUCA is OODA - Operational Excellence Society https://lnkd.in/e2VPze9

In the face of adversity, Warren Buffett advises to hold steadfast to your principles—never compromise on a decision today that you wouldn’t stand by in better times. Embrace this wisdom at #Dell where we value long-term vision over short-term gains. 🌟 #WarrenBuffett #InvestmentWisdom #LongTermSuccess #BusinessEthics #Leadership #FinancialFreedom #ValueInvesting #BerkshireHathaway #iwork4dell

As a business owner, your role is more than just a job - it's a passion, a vision, and a commitment to making a difference. What drives you to keep pushing forward? #BusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership