First skill of emotional intelligence -- Self Awareness

“Without self-awareness, you cannot understand your strengths and weaknesses, your ‘super
powers’ versus your ‘kryptonite,’  It is self-awareness that allows the best business-builders to
walk the tightrope of leadership: projecting conviction while simultaneously remaining
humble enough to be open to new ideas and opposing opinions.”
--Anthony K. Tjan, “How Leaders Become Self-Aware,” Harvard Business Review, HBR Blog
Network, July 19, 2012.