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Leaders need a high degree of self-awareness - the ability to see their blind spots, accept holes in their knowledge and shun their years of thinking like a manager. Leaders need humility to ask the right questions that enable them to make the right decisions. Being a leader isn’t an extension of their current role, it’s in the way they think, act and lead. Developing your leadership style is always going to be a work in progress. There's always more to learn, but recognizing a few essential traits can get you started.