Self-awareness is one of the most underrated tools a manager can develop. Yet, you probably aren’t nearly as self-aware as you think. Studies have shown that 90% of us believe we are self-aware. In reality, that number is closer to 15%.
One of the biggest benefits of self-awareness is alignment. Your team is always watching you—how you handle stress, how you give credit, how you make decisions. If your actions don’t align with your stated values or intentions, your credibility suffers. That gap between what you say and what you do is where trust breaks down.
