ADLP 7002 The Self-Aware Leader

Self-awareness is the starting point for leadership excellence. While Socrates believed the first step to true wisdom is to " know thyself," the maxim is equally true for leaders. It is fundamental for leaders to deeply know their values, assumptions, and beliefs to be effective in organizational settings. Knowing oneself is vital for individuals who seek to shape and create the future. Self-aware leaders are more open to receiving candid feedback and pursuing self-improvement. They also are attuned to the needs, feelings, and experiences of others. Deep understanding of self helps leaders be more aware of the impact of their actions on those around them. They make decisions more thoughtfully and are more likely to consider the needs and perspectives of others. Therefore, grounding in emotional and social intelligence is fundamental to leader success. This course will equip students with insight on their current EI competence and provide tools to increase self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. Students will take two self-assessments (Predictive Index and EI survey) to establish a baseline of their current levels of self-awareness. They will have the opportunity at the end of their studies to retake the assessments to learn how they have increased their self-awareness and EI skills.