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Chapter

Strive for

Self-Mastery

motional Intelligence (EQ) is fast becoming the single great-
E est predictor of leadership success across the globe, and self-

mastery is the key element of Emotional Intelligence. Imagine
an organization in which leaders are respected and have integrity,
know both what they’re good at and the areas in which they need
to develop, and take responsibility for selecting the best develop-
mental opportunities for themselves. With leadership succession
and scarcity being one of the greatest challenges for all organiza-
tions, the need for leaders who Strive for Self-Mastery has never
been greater.
Self-mastery refers to your ability to understand, accept, and
transform your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, with a full under-
standing that each day will bring new challenges that are in fact
opportunities for your self-development. Self-mastery is not about
controlling yourself; it is about becoming an expert on yourself
through a commitment to honest self-reflection and the ongoing
process of learning and growing from your experiences.
Having the ability to Strive for Self-Mastery means that you are
skilled in the following six competency components (see Figure
3.1):

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