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
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