ep3 Self-Awareness: Leading with Strengths and Owning Your Gaps

Send us Fan MailEpisode 3 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day is all about a leader’s secret weapon: self-awareness.Erica Saccoccio breaks down why the best childcare leaders know both their strengths and their blind spots—and how that honesty builds credibility with staff, families, and the community. You’ll hear practical tips on reflecting, checking your ego, and using feedback as fuel for growth.👉 We’re celebrating big milestones—3,000 watch hours and more than 2,000 subscribers on YouTube! Keep the celebration going by subscribing, sharing this episode with a colleague, and challenging yourself to do a quick leadership reflection today.Because the more you know yourself, the more powerfully you can lead others. 🌟Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.