Become more self-aware and see immediate improvement in your decision-making, by considering the questions posed by the Inc.com article “3 Things All Great Leaders Know About Themselves.” One aspect of becoming a great leader is a heightened sense of self-awareness and knowing how you tend to respond to situations. Recognizing your own biases allows you to get past them and make decisions that are appropriate to each specific situation. Start by answering these questions:

Do you typically undershoot or overshoot? One of the most vital elements of self-awareness is understanding how you set goals. Do you tend to overestimate or underestimate your targets? Doing either will make you less successful, and it’s something that’s easy to overlook. Try to remember the last five or six goals you’ve set and see if you can decipher a pattern. Then keep a running list of your goals to try to gain a more accurate assessment. Knowing your tendency will help you set goals more effectively in the future.

Is your tendency to analyze, fix, or delegate? How you respond when a problem arises is another critical aspect of self-awareness. When something goes awry, you can either analyze the situation, just fix it yourself, or delegate someone else to fix it. Think about your tendency in problematic situations, and try to remind yourself to consider all options before making a move. Do you need more information before deciding how to respond? Do you need to intervene directly? Can someone else fix the problem better and quicker than you?

Do you usually say yes or no? Finding the answer to this one is easy – just ask the people around you. Do you tend to say yes and overcommit and under deliver, or do you tend to say no and miss out on opportunities to innovate? Once again, recognizing your tendency should help you make better decisions on a case-by-case basis.

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