Leaders often know what they need to do, but don't have a clue who they need to be. Without a true sense of self, their leadership can be void of purpose and confidence. But a leader who can access the Essential Self-the person they are of their core-has the potential for "radical self-awareness," a transformative mindset that unlocks a more effective, agile approach to leadership. In Being Essential, executive coach Dain Dunston presents seven questions that help leaders reorient the mind for radical self-awareness: 1. Where are you? 2. Why are you here? 3. Who are you being? 4. What do you want? 5. What wants to happen? 6. What don't you know? 7. How does this feel? Radical self-awareness is a dynamic tool for staying present, connecting to the Essential Self, and leading with authenticity. With the Being Essential practice, leaders can harness this critical skill and deepen their own self-understanding to be happier and better equipped for the future. Book jacket.