Leader Quote by Daniel Goleman
““there was one “meta” ability that emerged: self-awareness. Chief executives need this ability to assess their own strengths and weaknesses, and so surround themselves with a team of people whose strengths in those core abilities complement their own.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence, 1995
Self‑awareness lets leaders recognize their limits and build complementary teams.
In simple terms: Self‑awareness helps leaders build strong teams.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and seek complementary talent.
Themes
leadership
self‑awareness
team building
Mood
analytical
encouraging
Type
leadership
development
When to use this quote
- corporate leadership
- startup teams
- project groups
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
strengths assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess your blind spots?
- What methods reveal team strengths?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on self‑awareness can blind leaders to external insights.
