Self-Awareness: The Keystone of Exceptional Leadership

Exceptional leaders share a common trait that transcends industry, tenure, and title: self-awareness. Research across decades shows that leaders who truly understand themselves—both how they see themselves and how others experience them—are more effective at inspiring trust, shaping culture, and delivering results. And, mic drop… research shows that 95% of people believe they are self-aware, yet only 10–15% actually are (Eurich, 2018).