You might be asking yourself why some teams work well with their leaders while some don’t. A big part of it is self-awareness – basically, understanding how your personality, values and habits affect the people you work with. It's like holding up a mirror to yourself and seeing how your demeanor affects the others around you. 

Think about it: if you know how you come across, you can adjust your approach to lead people more effectively and vibe with people better at your workplace. When leaders are self-aware, it will be easy for them to guide their team to success.

Qualities You'll Often See in Self-Aware Leaders:

• Leaders who understand themselves well often take the time to ponder their own thoughts, words, and actions as they interact with others.
• They also pay close attention to their surroundings, to easily assess their environment
• Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is another trait of good leaders with strong self-awareness, and this helps them to better connect with their team.
• These leaders are often good at anticipating the potential outcomes of different situations.
• When interacting with others, they actively listen and can change their approach based on how people respond.
• A self-aware leader can manage their own words and actions effectively.
• Self-awareness also involves making sound judgments when dealing with different circumstances.
• Finally, these leaders can assess a situation and adjust their behavior as needed.

Ways to Grow Your Self-Understanding as a Leader:

1. Especially in real estate where everything is always changing, gaining insight into your strengths and weaknesses can be very beneficial.
2. One way to understand your impact on colleagues is to observe and consider their reactions when you interact with them/
3. To get a more complete picture of yourself and your interactions, look for trusted individuals who can provide you with impartial feedback on how you deal with other people.
4. Another way to demonstrate self-awareness as a leader is to actively consider the emotions of others when communicating and making decisions.
5. Being mindful of your characteristics in different situations gives you more room to use them effectively, and it's important to evaluate whether your choices are helping you and others reach your goals.
6. To become more self-aware, identify the factors that bring out your best self and strive for those results by knowing when you get positive reception from people you are interacting with.
7. Continuously reflecting on and processing your experiences is a good practice for self self-aware leaders, whether it is before, during, or after interactions.

Becoming more self-aware is an ongoing responsibility, but it's one of the most powerful things you can do to become a truly effective and respected leader. It's about understanding yourself so you can better understand and connect with others.