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The Power of Self-Awareness: How to Build Successful Teams

Self-awareness is more important than an MBA.

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Gustavo Razzetti
Jul 05, 2018
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Clarity drives collaboration and action — Pic by Quino Al

Self-awareness has become a management buzzword — let’s hope for the right reasons.

Self-awareness is not something new. Throughout history, the most successful leaders have always been obsessed with knowing themselves. Self-awareness is having an accurate view of one’s skills, abilities, and shortcomings.

Sun Tzu said: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

Let me show you why self-awareness dramatically affects how your team collaborates, communicates, and performs. And how your organization can benefit from it.

The Case for Self Awareness

“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.”― Ramana Maharshi

Research by Tasha Eurich, author of Insight, shows that self-awareness is the meta-skill of the 21st century — self-aware people are more successful, more confident, build better relationships, and are more effective leaders.

Eurich spent several year…

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