What is the value of asking, "who am I?"?

What is the value of asking, "who am I?"?
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My immediate response is “Bah, humbug!”. But upon reflection I must admit that I have found some benefit in more clearly recognizing and understanding my own communication/working style and getting insight into my coworkers’ styles, as well. It has improved my ability to manage my staff, and helped me to evaluate the root source of communication failures with my partner.
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