When McKinsey published The War for Talent —one of the most widely read and discussed leadership books of the early 2000s—they made a point that still rings true today: if you want to win in your market, you must deliberately develop your top people . Two decades later, many organizations still struggle to do this well. Emerging leaders continue to face more complexity, faster change, and higher expectations—yet they’re often managed and developed the same as everyone else.

We had another great session with one of our Emerging Leaders cohorts this week. The focus: self-awareness  — one of the most important foundations of leadership. We talked about the tools many of us have used — DISC, StrengthsFinder, Working Genius — and how to move beyond simply knowing your results. The real value comes from asking: “How do these insights actually show up in my work every day?” Great leaders stay curious  about who they are and how they lead. They refle

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