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Why Self-Awareness Is the Leadership Skill Most Leaders Lack
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill, experience, or good intentions – they fail because they don’t truly understand themselves.
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Margaret Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, to unpack why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership – and why so many leaders struggle without it.
We talk about the gap between intentions and behaviors, why leaders often feel misunderstood, and how a lack of self-awareness quietly erodes trust, communication, and performance. Margaret shares a practical framework to help you better understand who you are, what drives you, and how others actually experience you as a leader.
If you’ve ever felt like your message isn’t landing, your team isn’t responding the way you expect, or you’re not leading at the level you know you can – this conversation will challenge you in the right way.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why good intentions aren’t enough in leadership
- The real reason leaders feel misunderstood
- A simple framework to build self-awareness
- How to align your behavior with your leadership goals
- Why growth feels uncomfortable – and why that’s a good sign
Connect with Margaret Andrews:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcandrews/
Website: https://www.margaretandrews.com/
Get the book:
Manage Yourself to Lead Others https://amzn.to/4ukgqVl