April 15: Internal vs. External Self-Awareness

Understanding yourself isn't the same as understanding your impact.

Self-awareness has two distinct dimensions that operate independently. Internal awareness is how clearly you see your values and reactions, while external awareness is understanding how others experience your leadership. Operational leaders often excel at one while neglecting the other, creating inconsistencies that confuse teams.

Take Action: After your next team meeting, compare your perception of how it went with a colleague's experience. Note specifically where your views align and differ. What does this reveal about your external self-awareness?