How comfortable are you with who you are right now? What are your vulnerabilities and shadow sides? How do you handle difficult situations or critical feedback from others? Who are your truth tellers? Who do you confide in about complex or sensitive issues?
Why self-reflection helps develop self-awareness:
1. Clarity of Purpose: Taking time to reflect allows us to revisit our core values and purpose. It ensures that our leadership journey aligns with our personal and professional aspirations. 2. Learning from Experience: Reflecting on both successes and failures is a powerful tool for growth. It helps us extract valuable lessons and apply them to future endeavours. 3. Enhanced Decision-Making: Self-reflection sharpens our decision-making skills. It enables us to step back, evaluate options, and make well-informed choices, rather than reacting impulsively. 4. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding our emotions and how they impact our team is crucial. Self-reflection fosters emotional intelligence, which is essential for effective leadership. 5. Building Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks is a hallmark of great leaders. Self-reflection strengthens our resilience by helping us recognise our strengths and areas for improvement.
Self-awareness is the most essential determinant of an effective manager and leader. Are you setting aside time for self-reflection? Are you aware of who you are, where you want to be and how to get there? Do you know what you want your career legacy to look like?
Consider working with a coach who can guide your self-awareness journey and provide valuable insights.
Remember, self-reflection is an ongoing process. It's an investment in your growth as a leader and, ultimately, in the success of your organisation. Get in touch for a complimentary introductory session.
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