Self-leadership comes first. It makes every other kind of leadership possible.

Foundation of leadership.Before you can effectively lead others, you must first master leading yourself. This involves establishing personal credibility and ensuring your internal state is strong. Many leadership challenges stem from a failure in self-leadership, often due to blind spots.

Identify blind spots.Everyone has areas they fail to see realistically, but these are particularly damaging for leaders as they multiply their impact. Common blind spots include a singular perspective, insecurity, an out-of-control ego, and weak character. Recognizing and addressing these is crucial.

Overcome blind spots.Assume you have them, ask trusted people for honest feedback, accept you need help, discuss them openly with your inner circle, and build a team that complements your weaknesses. Aligning your values, thoughts, feelings, and actions strengthens your character and self-leadership.