Tell me… What is the role of self-management in leadership?
Self-management in leadership is the ability to:
- Objectively assess your emotions, thoughts and behaviors;
- Understand their impact on you, and on the people around you;
- Regulate and adjust your emotions, thoughts and behaviors in order to move towards your goals, and the goals of the organization.
Emotions, thoughts and behaviors are at the core of self-management. That includes everything that stems from those elements. Things like your decisions, interactions, personal development, goal achievement, and even your own well-being. Everything about how you show up for others and how you care for yourself are part of self-management – in life, and in leadership.
As a practice, self-management cannot exist without a foundation of self-awareness. Working together, self-management and awareness are a solid recipe for leadership success.
In this article, we’ll explore:
What is Self-Management and Self-Awareness?
Since self-awareness is the foundation