Episode Summary:
In this episode, Saeed Al-Ghafri explores the core principle that great leadership begins with leading yourself. He explains why self-awareness, self-discipline, and self-care are essential foundations for effective leadership. Through two contrasting executive stories, Saeed offers practical insights to help you manage your mental and emotional state before guiding others.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of self-leadership as the first step to leading others
• How self-awareness enhances decision-making and leadership impact
• Practical strategies for cultivating self-discipline in daily life
• The role of self-care in sustaining long-term leadership effectiveness
• Real-life examples that illustrate contrasting leadership approaches

Timestamps:

• 01:06 – What Top Leaders Do Differently
• 02:06 – Why Self-Awareness Matters
• 03:24 – Meeting: Spot Hidden Triggers
• 04:19 – Parent: Emotions Spill Home
• 04:57 – Story 1: Calm Executive Wins
• 08:12 – Story 2: Moody Leader Fails
• 10:31 – 1. Build Self-Awareness Tools
• 12:40 – 2. Self-Discipline: Start Small
• 14:16 – 3. Commit to Team Support
• 15:37 – 4. Self-Care: Rest as Fuel

Thank you for joining this episode of the Yuwab Podcast. Remember, real leadership starts from within—developing self-awareness, discipline, and care will empower you to lead others more effectively.

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