The path to self-awareness
When female leaders continue to ignore intrapersonal conflict issues, the path to self-awareness, which is needed to release the emotional and social intelligence required of effective leaders, becomes difficult. Effective female leaders comprehend the importance of working towards sharpened self-awareness (Kubica and LaForest, 2014). In other words, great leaders are self-aware.
Reference:
Kubica, T., & LaForest, S. (2014). Intrapersonal Skills. Leadership Excellence, 31(4), 70. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.library.capella.edu/docview/1534108206?acccountid=27965