You think you know yourself... but do you really?After working with hundreds of leaders as a therapist and executive coach, I've discovered the ONE trait I look for before I'll work with anyone. It's the same trait I look for before I let anyone into my personal life. It's not talent, charisma, or intelligence.It's self-awareness.And if you don't have it, everything else falls apart.In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why self-awareness is the foundation of all leadership (even if you're just leading your own life) ✅ How to spot when you're immune to feedback (and why that's deadly) ✅ The real reason toxic people stay toxic ✅ Why I won't take clients without this trait ✅ Practical ways to cultivate self-awareness starting today ✅ How my lack of self-awareness nearly destroyed my lifeLife is constantly giving you feedback about how you're doing; there’s a good chance you're just not listening (which is okay, they don't really teach us how)READY TO DIVE DEEPER? 📧 Get "The Walkthrough" newsletter (it’s free – link in channel description) 🌐 More resources: jamesscotthenson.comABOUT JAMES: Former therapist, now an executive coach and consultant helping leaders find clarity and take action. I work with founders, executives, and ambitious people who want to stop making excuses and start making progress.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The one trait that changes everything 2:15 - Why toxic people stay toxic 7:45 - How self-awareness saved my life 10:20 - Practical steps to develop insight 12:30 - What we're covering next week#SelfAwareness #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalDevelopment #Mindfulness #Feedback #Growth #BusinessCoaching #Success #LifeCoaching