Problem: A leader who possesses the emotional competency of self-awareness has the ability to: Select answer from the options below work hard for reasons other than money and status. understand the emotions of others and to use this understanding to better relate to them. establish rapport with others and to build social capital through relationships and networks. offer something of value as a means of influencing other people. understand his or her own moods and emotions, and to understand their impact on his or her own work and on others' work.