The Untold Leadership Crisis: 85 Percent Lack Self Awareness

In the latest episode, host Bernie Borges invites you into a crucial conversation about self-awareness, why it"s vital for effective leadership, and how you can develop this skill for more fulfillment in every area of your life. Three key discussion points from the episode: 1️⃣ The Surprising Self-Awareness Gap Among Leaders According to a Harvard Business Publishing study, only 10–15% of people are sufficiently self-aware, with less than a 30% correlation between actual and self-perceived competence. This gap negatively impacts decision-making, collaboration, and conflict management, whether at work, at home, or in your community. 2️⃣ The Values and Fulfillment Alignment Guide Bernie shares his own journey, revealing that even when external life looked successful, he felt “off.” This led him to create the Values and Fulfillment Alignment Guide, a framework to help you rate fulfillment across health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy, and align these with your personal values. The guide is free and designed to bring life-changing clarity, often in less than an hour. 3️⃣ Action Steps for Lasting Impact The five-step guide asks you to:Rate your fulfillment in the five life pillarsIdentify your top valuesAssess your alignment with those valuesReflect on insights gainedCommit to one actionable change By embracing self-reflection with structure, leaders can foster meaningful change not just for themselves, but also for their teams, families, and broader communities. Main Takeaway: Becoming a self-aware leader isn’t reserved for CEOs or those with psychology degrees. It’s available to anyone willing to reflect and realign with their values. Start your journey to clarity with the Values and Fulfillment Alignment Guide. Ready to unlock more clarity and fulfillment? Get your free copy of the guide. Carve out a few minutes this week for yourself, and see what insights await you. Connect with Bernie Borges Book Bernie Borges to speak at your next offsite or leadership event: https://fulfilledatworkacademy.com/speaking/  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Website Email: bernie@fulfilledatworkacademy.com Fulfilled@Work™ LinkedIn Newsletter Get in touch with Bernie to: Explore hiring him as a keynote speaker. Explore a tailored workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Watch the Life Fulfilled Podcast on YouTube Music attribution: Text us your feedback on the podcast. Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode!