What causes us to be self-aware?

“You become self-aware through a willingness to let go of defensiveness, and an openness to seeing yourself in a way that is different from what you have always assumed,” says McManus. “Often this means you have to be willing to see yourself in a less-than-positive light.”

What happens when leaders lack self-awareness?

A leader who lacks self-awareness is typically unaware of why they do many of the things that they do and unaware of the impact they are having on others. This lack of self-awareness can significantly diminish how genuine and authentic they come across.

What is self-awareness in simple words?

Self-awareness involves being aware of different aspects of the self including traits, behaviors, and feelings. Essentially, it is a psychological state in which oneself becomes the focus of attention. Self-awareness is one of the first components of the self-concept to emerge.

Why is self-awareness important as a leader?

Self-awareness helps leaders understand what they bring to their role. Understanding their strengths in both industry skills and knowledge as well as personal characteristics allows a leader to better perform their responsibilities within an organization.

How can a lack of self-awareness impact you and your team?

The researchers discovered that when teams have members with lower levels of self-awareness, “team coordination and cohesion suffer, and conflict is exacerbated”. Indeed, “the mere existence of low self-awareness exacerbates friction and discord among team members”.

What’s the word for awareness?

What is another word for awareness?

cognizance	cognisance
attention	enlightenment
familiarity	information
knowledge	mindfulness
perception	understanding