What's up everyone, this is Alex Lieberman,

co-founder and executive chairman of Morning Brew.

Welcome back to Founder's Journal,

my personal audio diary where I give you the business builder,

the tools you need to think better in order to build better,

whether that's building a business,

a team, or a new product.

Today, I am breaking down non-obvious traits in great leaders.

Let's hop into it.

So if this topic sounds familiar, that's because it is.

Last episode on Founder's Journal,

I shared with you six non-obvious traits

that make the best people I've ever worked with so damn good.

If you haven't listened to that episode,

I'd recommend you check it out after this episode.

I think you'll really enjoy it.

Now, this episode is similar, but it's more focused.

I'm going to share with you the eight non-obvious traits

that make the best managers and leaders

I've ever worked with so special.

Let's start with number one.

Number one is self-awareness and open to admitting fault.

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