Ask any leader if they’re self-aware, and they’ll say yes.

But if their team was polled anonymously…

Most leaders believe they see themselves clearly. The truth? The best leaders reflect on their actions and embrace honest feedback to grow.

SELF-AWARENESS is the most underrated skill in leadership.

Yet, it’s the hardest skill to develop. Why?

Because you can’t see what you can’t see.

The cruel irony of success? As you rise, fewer people challenge your thinking. People say ‘yes’, and honest feedback becomes increasingly rare.

So how do you actually build SELF-AWARENESS?

1️⃣ Few can do it alone, but it’s extremely rare.
2️⃣ A great coach can help by seeing what others can’t and saying what others won’t—by challenging, and asking the hard questions.
3️⃣ The right peer group can reflect blind spots.

The best leaders don’t just grow their business. They grow themselves first.

So here’s a challenge:
👉 Who in your leadership circle genuinely CHALLENGES YOU and isn’t afraid to say what needs to be said?
👉 When’s the last time someone gave you REAL FEEDBACK that dramatically changed how you lead?

If you’re not developing self-awareness—you’re leading with BLIND SPOTS.

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