Effective leaders possess a high level of self-awareness, which is crucial for personal and organizational growth.

To improve self-awareness, one must actively focus on it, as every business problem is fundamentally a self-awareness problem.

Management begins with self-awareness, which is crucial for building mutual awareness and ultimately succeeding in company building.

Seeking feedback and understanding your own motivators, strengths, and blind spots makes you a more effective company builder and manager.

Self-awareness is key in relationships. The more self-aware someone is, the more attractive they are to others. It's easier to be around people who are conscious of their actions and emotions.

Humility is essential for leaders; it shows respect for others and acknowledges that they bring valuable contributions to the team. It prevents leaders from placing themselves on a pedestal and fosters a collaborative environment.

The practice of radical self-inquiry is essential for leaders to understand their motivations and the impact of their actions on their teams.

Being humble while also being audacious is important; recognizing your weaknesses and building around them can attract great talent.

By the time I co-founded my next venture, I was a more self-aware leader, owning both my weaknesses and strengths, which improved my companies and my happiness.