Why Self Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart (Maxwell Leadership Podcast)

References: Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!): https://growth.maxwellleadership.com/?el=mlp_yt_392 The Value of Going First Podcast Episode: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-going-first Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team: https://go.maxwellleadership.com/jointheteam?c=podcast&el=mlp_yt_392 What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil-A chairman Dan Cathy on the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness for leaders — especially in tough times! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways to cultivate these awarenesses as a leader. They explore how seeking honest feedback, asking thoughtful questions, and learning from role models can expand your leadership capacity. Key takeaways: — Self-awareness doesn't happen in isolation—it requires the courage to invite feedback from others and the humility to receive it. — Before you can lead yourself effectively, you must first know yourself authentically. Self-awareness precedes situational awareness. — Situational awareness grows through experience, but you can accelerate it by asking ""What would a leader I admire do in this situation?"" and seeking input from trusted mentors. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SelfAware and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member: https://go.maxwellleadership.com/jointheteam?c=podcast&el=mlp_yt_392