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Avoid these common leadership pitfalls. What Red flags would you add to the list? #leadership #selfawareness #growthmindset

What makes a great leader? Here are the green flags to look for. What would you add to the list? #Leadership #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset

Leading people who are not self-aware can be challenging as they tend to: - Dismiss critical feedback - Struggle to empathize with others - Overestimate their contributions - Blame others for failures while taking undue credit for successes However, even though they are likely to be defensive, it is still important for leaders to share critical feedback with them in a timely manner. One tip is to meet people with low self-awareness where they are at and make them feel safe first (e.g., by sharing one positive piece of feedback) before you offer observations of their destructive behaviour. This approach makes them more likely to listen to you than if you start right away with your negative feedback. This requires high levels of emotion management on your behalf as a leader as you will likely feel trigger by their behaviours. #Leadership #SelfAwareness #Feedback #Empathy #Management #Narcissism

As leaders, dealing with uncertainty is one of the most critical skills. In times of uncertainty, feeling doubtful is normal and isn’t necessarily bad - it can be a sign of thoughtful, conscious leadership. Be honest with yourself and don’t try to pretend you’re certain when really you’re not. Authenticity builds trust. #leadership #authenticity #uncertainty #selfawareness

As leaders, stress often arises when we're fixated on the future instead of focusing on the present. The pressure of wanting to be somewhere else can pull us away from the here and now, making it hard to manage current challenges effectively. Stay grounded. Focus on what you can control today. By being fully present, you'll reduce stress and make better decisions for your team and organisation. Leadership is about guiding in the moment whilst being intentional about the future. #leadership #authenticity #presence

Giving critical feedback is often challenging for leaders, but it's absolutely essential for growth. Here are two key tips to ensure your feedback is received effectively: 1. Reflect on Your Feedback Style: Consider how you typically give feedback and how it's received. Are you too critical or too lenient? Understanding your natural style can help you balance empathy with honesty. 2. Remember Your Role: Your responsibility is to share constructive feedback, not to control how it's received. Focus on providing clear, actionable insights and allow time for reflection. #Leadership #Feedback #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset

We all possess blindspots — traits or aspects about ourselves that other people can see but remain unknown to us. Feedback serves as a powerful tool in uncovering these blind spots, offering insights about yourself from alternative viewpoints. The goal of feedback is to bridge the gap between your self perception and others' perspective of you. The clearer this is, the more self-aware and therefore effective you are as a leader. For example: You might perceive yourself as a detail-oriented person, but your team perceives this apparent strength of you as being micromanaging. Or You might think you are just being confident, but others might perceive you as being arrogant. If you don’t uncover your blind spots, you may run into the same issues over and over again and not understand why, hindering your ability to improve. If you want to know what your blindspots are, try asking people around you for feedback. 3 Tips: 1. Seek feedback proactively from diverse people, not just people you ‘like’ 2. Actively seek our negative feedback - how can you grow fast if you don’t know what to improve? 3. Provide challenging feedback to your team - proactively offer specific, actionable feedback delivered with empathy to foster a positive developmental experience. #Leadership #Feedback #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset #ContinuousImprovement

The best leaders let go of their need for recognition because they understand that leadership is not about THEM, it’s about empowering others to drive maximum results. #leadership #vulnerability #empowerment