Episode 7: The Power of Self Awareness

Self awareness is a crucial quality for leaders, enabling them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and habits that affect their interactions with others. Reflecting on a conversation about self awareness between Monte Erritt, VP of employee development, and CEO Scott Coley at Vermeer Southeast, this podcast transcript explores the definition of self awareness and its importance. Self awareness as a leader helps in understanding personal traits, strengths, weaknesses, and how one's behavior impacts others. The ability to adjust and adapt one's style to achieve desired results is key to effective leadership. Additionally, self awareness helps in building the right team by recognizing personal limitations and surrounding oneself with individuals who complement those areas. The transcript also delves into the challenges faced in developing self awareness and how seeking feedback, practicing vulnerability, and willing to make adjustments are essential steps towards growth and improvement.