“Know thyself”: some personal reflections in teaching a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development

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Abstract This article aims to provide insights gained from teaching a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development in the university setting. A teacher reflects upon the how her previous working experience influenced the teaching of the subject and the development of professionalism in the university setting. It is concluded that a teacher has to first understand and know oneself and this self-awareness benefits student learning.