Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

consistency, and long-term success. As Tang (2021) and Goldsby et al. (2021) emphasize, disciplined leadership is not just about personal integrity; it also involves creating a culture of accountability and resilience that benefits the entire organization. Resources: 1. Tang, J. (2021). CEO self-discipline in power use: A key moderator for the effect of CEO power. European Management Journal, 39 (5), 633 644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2021.01.007 2. Goldsby, M. G., Goldsby, E. A., Neck, C. B., Neck, C. P., & Mathews, R. (2021). Self-leadership: a four decade review of the literature and trainings. Administrative sciences , 11 (1), 25. Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence and one of the most essential traits a leader can develop. It requires a deep understanding of one’s strengths, weaknesses, emotional triggers, and blind spots, as well as recognizing how one’s actions and words impact others. Leaders who lack self-awareness resemble captains navigating a ship without GPS—they may possess the technical skills for navigation, but without a clear understanding of their current position or destination, they risk steering themselves and their teams off course. As Friedland and Jain emphasize, "moral self awareness, a critical aspect of self-awareness, is vital for Self-Awareness: Knowing Yourself to Lead Others

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