In the earlier post on Emotional Intelligence, we had seen that self awareness is the first stepping stone in becoming emotionally intelligent. “Know Thyself”, is one of the well known ancient adages. A true leader is one who knows them-self before they know their followers and leads them. Self knowledge is realizing one’s emotions, feelings, strengths, weaknesses. This self knowledge enables us to concentrate and capitalize on our strengths and manage or overcome our weaknesses. The great leaders of the past have never allowed their weaknesses to rule them; instead they have used it as a tool for self improvement. Above all, self awareness helps us in making the right choices in life and gives us clarity in decision making, and LEADERS make DECISION. image courtesy: lifitnessandwellness.com