Self-Conscious vs. Self-Aware Leaders

Self-Aware leaders are able to bring their best selves to work while also bringing out the best in others. Self-conscious leaders are more absorbed with themselves and less effective as leaders.

Self-Conscious Leaders

• are concerned about how they appear to others
• need to please or satisfy others
• are unaware of how their behavior impacts others
• are regularly looking for affirmation
• are hyper sensitive to criticism
• interpret mistakes as failures
• have inconsistent boundaries
• interpret disagreement as a personal attack
• struggle to incorporate constructive criticism
• are more influenced by self-esteem

Self-Aware Leaders

• know how they function and why they do what they do
• have an internal compass
• understand how others are impacted by their behavior
• don’t brag about strengths and don’t beat themselves up over weaknesses
• are curious about differences and disagreements
• have healthy, consistent boundaries
• embrace constructive criticism and feedback
• interpret mistakes as opportunities
• are more influenced by self-efficacy

How to a become a more self-aware leader

• Take the Process Communication Model assessment to learn about your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.
• Reflect on what’s important to you and how it impacts your behavior.
• Take a stand, take action, make a mistake, learn, get back up.
• Do a 360 assessment of your behavior and performance.
• Say “thank you,” when receiving feedback, positive or negative.

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