050: How to Manage An Employee Who Lacks Self-Awareness
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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About the host, Rob Fonte
Rob Fonte is the founder and President of Sarto Leadership Group, whose reputation has been built on being a transformational leader and inspirational coach with a passion for developing others. His twenty-year career spans across multiple disciplines including leading award-winning sales teams. Rob is an academically trained Executive Coach certified by The University of Texas and the International Coach Federation.