Understanding human behavior is fundamental for organizations because we are "human beings" created with a set of emotions, intelligence and free will that allow us to express individual opinions that form a set of values ​​that they will follow us into the various climates of organizations. Leaders of different units within organizations must be able to recognize challenges; adaptations, intervention and management plan and knowing when to exit from unsuccessful options. Not being aware of individual self-assessments such as emotional intelligence (EI), social quotient (SQ), and change quotient (CQ), will impede change and hinder ultimate growth and productivity benefits; hinder the achievement of the organization's complete vision or mission. Self-assessment and self-evaluation prepare you to use “systematic, evidence-based study research to predict behavior instead of relying only on personal intuition” Lusk, Organizational Behavior (2014; p 12) This essay will provide an overview of theories, will examine various dynamics in Organizational Behavior (OB) and draw a conclusion on the critical effectiveness of self-assessment in assessing your leadership style which “continues to evolve as we move forward in life” Clawson, UVA-OB-0733, p 4 My self-assessment tools assessed my weaknesses and strengths. It provided understanding, clarity and defined strategies that would bring the greatest potential for progress. In 1977-79, my employer offered a managerial position to oversee the production of Company A. This was during the "Affirmative Action" era where diversity in most companies was to make sure quotas were respected for hiring without gender or ethnic discrimination. The recruitment was determined... in the middle of the paper... it would not stop at the theories of integration; it was a good attempt to solve the problems. These were extremely difficult times for people of color in the United States. Jack Coleman's philosophy introduces four skills that allow leaders to learn from adversity. “Engaging others in shared meaning; give a distinctive and convincing voice; display integrity; have an adaptive capacity”. Coleman, ( ) these traits taken together provide a strong cornerstone in reducing bias in the workforce. Being able to adapt to different contexts is a character attribute that will provide lifelong leadership skills, enabling individuals to emerge as transformed leaders not only in the business world but throughout society and community. In conclusion we need to bring others together to understand their EI, SQ and CQ through self-assessment skills.