Seeing Yourself Clearly: The Trait Every Great Leader Has in Common

Most leaders think they know themselves. But research says otherwise.In this episode, Chris and Steve unpack a Cornell and Green Peak Partners study that reveals the single strongest predictor of leadership success — and it’s not strategy, charisma, or intelligence. It’s self-awareness.Together, they explore why this trait matters more than ever, how blind spots quietly destroy culture and performance, and what it looks like to lead with both strength and softness.You’ll hear:The surprising data on why most businesses don’t survive ten years — and how leadership plays a bigger role than we think.What separates leaders who last from those who burn out.The difference between clarity and compassion — and why you need both.How to balance being liked and being respected.Practical ways to grow your own self-awareness (and why it’s slow but transformational work).Whether you lead a team of five or a company of fifty, this episode will challenge how you see yourself — and remind you that the most powerful leadership tool you have is already within you.