050: How to Manage An Employee Who Lacks Self-Awareness

Leadership Jam Session

Today's episode will focus on a prevalent yet challenging scenario that plagues all of us: How do you deal with an employee who lacks self-awareness?

As leaders, we've all been there, and I'm confident you've seen this scenario time and time again.

However, objectively assessing the situation can get tricky. Sometimes, it may even boil down to a difference in communication styles or personal values and not necessarily a lack of self-awareness.

But then, how do you know when you're genuinely dealing with somebody who lacks self-awareness?

Fortunately, there are some strategies and specific techniques you can apply when dealing with a situation like this.

In this episode of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast, I'm joined by a group of seasoned leaders to discuss how to manage an employee with a low degree of self-awareness effectively. We'll talk about why it's essential to validate your perceptions with other managers and how to have a fruitful coaching discussion with your employee.

Key Takeaways

- Episode intro (00:00)

- How do you know when an employee isn't self-aware? (01:27)

- Why it can be challenging to have this discussion (02:50)

- Why perspective is crucial (07:41)

- How to have a successful coaching discussion (16:13)

- Why feedback is all about trust (18:56)

- How to increase your employee's engagement (21:39)

- Why timing is vital (27:57)

- Episode recap (31:57)

Leadership Resources

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