

The path to self-awareness
When female leaders continue to ignore intrapersonal conflict issues, the path to self-awareness, which is needed to release the emotional and social intelligence required of effective leaders, becomes difficult. Effective female leaders comprehend the importance of working towards sharpened self-awareness (Kubica and LaForest, 2014). In other words, great leaders are self-aware. Reference: Kubica, T., & LaForest, S. (2014). Intrapersonal Skills. Leadership Excellence, 31(4),

Leading From Your Own Dysfunction
Normalcy in leadership patterns or behaviors are often exhibited in default mode- separated from appropriate training or mentorship. Human behavior is driven by outside influencers and often, without our realizing, the effect of these influencers (Schwartz & Ariely, 2016). Additionally, Radoviciu (2011) explains human behavior is shaped throughout one’s life as experiences and exposure to incidents take place. Behavior is learned phenomena and the depth of what has been lear