Why do we need self-aware leaders?

Author

Dave Winsborough

Created on

May 5, 2025

When we lack self-awareness we are likely to overestimate our strengths and ignore our weaknesses.

In leaders this produces overconfidence, ineffective decision-making and poor judgement — behaviors that can damage team relationships and have disastrous effects on their organizations.

If we had leaders who were intimately aware of their talents and limitations, we would start to see more inclusive and effective teams. This is because self-aware leaders surround themselves with teammates that have complementary talents, while having the humility to defer to those with more skill and experience.

The good news is that through feedback and reflection we can all become more self-aware.

Recent posts

For Team Leaders: How to spot collaboration gaps in your team with Sola

Collaboration issues often hide in plain sight: inside project tags, cross-functional teams, and hybrid setups. With Sola’s new tag search, team leaders can uncover hidden communication gaps, spot complementary strengths, and design smarter ways for people to work together.

For HR Leaders: How to use Sola to find the right people

With Sola’s enhanced search, HR leaders can quickly spot the right people by filtering with tags, exploring Core Drivers and Values, and checking role fit, all in one place. Read the blog to learn more.

For Team Leaders: How to make delegation easier with Sola

Every team member brings different strengths to the table. Sola helps leaders delegate more effectively by turning assessment results into clear guidance on who to trust with what, and how to set expectations that drive ownership and performance. Read the blog to learn more.

From insight to impact - a single assessment for every role

One assessment. Every career. Explore how Soft Skills Intelligence transforms hiring, development, and performance in one platform.

The hiring problem no one talks about

Vague soft skills like “team player” sound good but mean little. Learn how role-relevant definitions help managers hire better and boost performance.

Why do we need self-aware leaders?

Author

Dave Winsborough

Created on

When we lack self-awareness we are likely to overestimate our strengths and ignore our weaknesses.

In leaders this produces overconfidence, ineffective decision-making and poor judgement — behaviors that can damage team relationships and have disastrous effects on their organizations.

If we had leaders who were intimately aware of their talents and limitations, we would start to see more inclusive and effective teams. This is because self-aware leaders surround themselves with teammates that have complementary talents, while having the humility to defer to those with more skill and experience.

The good news is that through feedback and reflection we can all become more self-aware.

Recent posts

For Team Leaders: How to spot collaboration gaps in your team with Sola

Collaboration issues often hide in plain sight: inside project tags, cross-functional teams, and hybrid setups. With Sola’s new tag search, team leaders can uncover hidden communication gaps, spot complementary strengths, and design smarter ways for people to work together.

For HR Leaders: How to use Sola to find the right people

With Sola’s enhanced search, HR leaders can quickly spot the right people by filtering with tags, exploring Core Drivers and Values, and checking role fit, all in one place. Read the blog to learn more.

For Team Leaders: How to make delegation easier with Sola

Every team member brings different strengths to the table. Sola helps leaders delegate more effectively by turning assessment results into clear guidance on who to trust with what, and how to set expectations that drive ownership and performance. Read the blog to learn more.

From insight to impact - a single assessment for every role

One assessment. Every career. Explore how Soft Skills Intelligence transforms hiring, development, and performance in one platform.

The hiring problem no one talks about

Vague soft skills like “team player” sound good but mean little. Learn how role-relevant definitions help managers hire better and boost performance.

Why do we need self-aware leaders?

Author

Dave Winsborough

Created on

May 5, 2025

When we lack self-awareness we are likely to overestimate our strengths and ignore our weaknesses.

In leaders this produces overconfidence, ineffective decision-making and poor judgement — behaviors that can damage team relationships and have disastrous effects on their organizations.

If we had leaders who were intimately aware of their talents and limitations, we would start to see more inclusive and effective teams. This is because self-aware leaders surround themselves with teammates that have complementary talents, while having the humility to defer to those with more skill and experience.

The good news is that through feedback and reflection we can all become more self-aware.

Recent posts

For Team Leaders: How to spot collaboration gaps in your team with Sola

Collaboration issues often hide in plain sight: inside project tags, cross-functional teams, and hybrid setups. With Sola’s new tag search, team leaders can uncover hidden communication gaps, spot complementary strengths, and design smarter ways for people to work together.

For HR Leaders: How to use Sola to find the right people

With Sola’s enhanced search, HR leaders can quickly spot the right people by filtering with tags, exploring Core Drivers and Values, and checking role fit, all in one place. Read the blog to learn more.

For Team Leaders: How to make delegation easier with Sola

Every team member brings different strengths to the table. Sola helps leaders delegate more effectively by turning assessment results into clear guidance on who to trust with what, and how to set expectations that drive ownership and performance. Read the blog to learn more.

From insight to impact - a single assessment for every role

One assessment. Every career. Explore how Soft Skills Intelligence transforms hiring, development, and performance in one platform.

The hiring problem no one talks about

Vague soft skills like “team player” sound good but mean little. Learn how role-relevant definitions help managers hire better and boost performance.

Why do we need self-aware leaders?

Author

Dave Winsborough

Created on

May 5, 2025

When we lack self-awareness we are likely to overestimate our strengths and ignore our weaknesses.

In leaders this produces overconfidence, ineffective decision-making and poor judgement — behaviors that can damage team relationships and have disastrous effects on their organizations.

If we had leaders who were intimately aware of their talents and limitations, we would start to see more inclusive and effective teams. This is because self-aware leaders surround themselves with teammates that have complementary talents, while having the humility to defer to those with more skill and experience.

The good news is that through feedback and reflection we can all become more self-aware.

Recent posts

For Team Leaders: How to spot collaboration gaps in your team with Sola

Collaboration issues often hide in plain sight: inside project tags, cross-functional teams, and hybrid setups. With Sola’s new tag search, team leaders can uncover hidden communication gaps, spot complementary strengths, and design smarter ways for people to work together.

For HR Leaders: How to use Sola to find the right people

With Sola’s enhanced search, HR leaders can quickly spot the right people by filtering with tags, exploring Core Drivers and Values, and checking role fit, all in one place. Read the blog to learn more.

For Team Leaders: How to make delegation easier with Sola

Every team member brings different strengths to the table. Sola helps leaders delegate more effectively by turning assessment results into clear guidance on who to trust with what, and how to set expectations that drive ownership and performance. Read the blog to learn more.

From insight to impact - a single assessment for every role

One assessment. Every career. Explore how Soft Skills Intelligence transforms hiring, development, and performance in one platform.

The hiring problem no one talks about

Vague soft skills like “team player” sound good but mean little. Learn how role-relevant definitions help managers hire better and boost performance.

Why do we need self-aware leaders?

Customer

Job Title

When we lack self-awareness we are likely to overestimate our strengths and ignore our weaknesses.

In leaders this produces overconfidence, ineffective decision-making and poor judgement — behaviors that can damage team relationships and have disastrous effects on their organizations.

If we had leaders who were intimately aware of their talents and limitations, we would start to see more inclusive and effective teams. This is because self-aware leaders surround themselves with teammates that have complementary talents, while having the humility to defer to those with more skill and experience.

The good news is that through feedback and reflection we can all become more self-aware.

Ready for your Spotlight?

Contact us to book your Customer Spotlight and showcase your work to an extensive, global audience!

Start your free trial today

Free access to Deeper Signals’ quick, scientific assessments, feedback tools, and more.

Start Free Trial

Recent posts

For Team Leaders: How to spot collaboration gaps in your team with Sola

Collaboration issues often hide in plain sight: inside project tags, cross-functional teams, and hybrid setups. With Sola’s new tag search, team leaders can uncover hidden communication gaps, spot complementary strengths, and design smarter ways for people to work together.

For HR Leaders: How to use Sola to find the right people

With Sola’s enhanced search, HR leaders can quickly spot the right people by filtering with tags, exploring Core Drivers and Values, and checking role fit, all in one place. Read the blog to learn more.

For Team Leaders: How to make delegation easier with Sola

Every team member brings different strengths to the table. Sola helps leaders delegate more effectively by turning assessment results into clear guidance on who to trust with what, and how to set expectations that drive ownership and performance. Read the blog to learn more.

From insight to impact - a single assessment for every role

One assessment. Every career. Explore how Soft Skills Intelligence transforms hiring, development, and performance in one platform.

The hiring problem no one talks about

Vague soft skills like “team player” sound good but mean little. Learn how role-relevant definitions help managers hire better and boost performance.

Curious to learn more?

Schedule a call with Deeper Signals to understand how our assessments and feedback tools help people gain a deep awareness of their talents and reach their full potential. Underpinned by science and technology, we build talented people, leaders and companies.

Scalable and engaging assessment solutions
Measurable and predictive talent insights
Powered by technology and science that drives results

Let's talk!

Scalable interventions for growth
Measureable data, insights and outcomes for high performance
Proven scientific expertise that links results to outcomes

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Please fill all fields before submiting the form.