Leader self-development in local government: framing the antecedents of self-awareness

Purpose Self-awareness is an essential ingredient of leader performance. However, existing research has not unpacked the specific experiences and practices supporting the development and maintenance of self-awareness. This study establishes a framework to study self-beliefs and a dedication to leader self-development, which we understand to be the antecedents of self-awareness, using examples of mid-level administrative leaders. Design/methodology/approach The interview-based study first develop