The Self-Awareness Gap in Management

Scary Friday stat - Managers who lack self-awareness are nearly three times more likely to fail.

2023 Gartner research showed only 1 in 5 HR leaders say managers are aware of their own strengths and development areas… despite 82% of managers believing they have the skills they need for their current jobs. 😦 

This seems obvious but that same research said warning signs of that lack of self-awareness include becoming defensive to feedback and reluctance to delegate tasks, even when lacking the right skills.

Building self-awareness is key for effective leadership. I’d warrant it improves their relational skills, too 👀 – a critical investment for your team's engagement and retention, at the minimum.