Business Quote by Lee Ellis
““Good leaders know who they are—their strengths, weaknesses, passions, talents, and values. And, developing leaders always starts with self-awareness.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Development, Lee Ellis, 2015
Effective leadership begins with deep self‑knowledge of strengths, weaknesses, passions, talents, and values.
In simple terms: Leaders must know themselves first.
Cultivate self‑awareness before leading others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- career advancement
- personal development
- coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you regularly assess your own strengths and blind spots?
- What practices deepen your self‑knowledge?
Self‑awareness alone may not translate into action without feedback.