For many of us, that realization hurts. But consider this: when thinking about the coworkers that drive us crazy, could we be unconsciously sensitive to our faults? Could it be that we overreact to this behavior because it bothers us when we do it? Do we react immediately to their actions or tone without allowing time to process the message?
It’s essential to be honest with ourselves about these questions. Once we become self-aware of our shortcomings, we can become stronger, more understanding leaders.
Self-awareness is the ability to understand yourself as a person. While you might think you already do, the fact is that people are complicated and will react differently in different situations.
You might think, for example, that you’re a pretty calm person by nature, but clinging to that self-definition can prevent you from noticing the times when this isn’t true: when you snap at your spouse, when you blow up at an employee, or even when you start to stress out right before a deadline.
Self-awareness in leadership can help you develop a more well-rounded view of yourself, which, in turn, will increase your awareness of how you interact with others. Here are a few ways to improve your self-awareness:
Self-awareness and leadership go hand-in-hand, but self-awareness doesn’t come naturally to everyone. So click on my contact form, fill it out, and schedule a time to meet me on a video call to work on your self-awareness skills.
Coach Dave
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