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LEADERSHIP

Know Yourself as a Leader Before Trying to Lead

Pearls of Wisdom
By Khaldoon Al Ababneh
23-Oct-24
Know Yourself as a Leader Before Trying to Lead

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In this Pearl, Khaldoon emphasizes the critical role self-awareness plays in effective leadership. He says, "Understanding yourself is the foundation of effective leadership," stressing that understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotional triggers is essential before guiding others. By reflecting on these aspects, leaders can cultivate authenticity, empathy, and better decision-making. He highlights how self-awareness not only enhances communication but also enables leaders to inspire and support their teams more effectively.

Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.



Khaldoon Al Ababneh is the Assistant Principal at Al Bayan Bilingual School in Kuwait.

 

 

 




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Comments

26-Oct-24 - Lesley
Thank you for sharing such a great pearl, Khaldoon. I completely agree with you.