This course will take you on a self-awareness journey, sharing some tools and exercises which will help you reconnect with yourself and discover the leader within. This first chapter will help you delve deeper into the true meaning of self-awareness and why this is such a vital leadership quality. The case study at the end of this chapter will uncover the drawbacks of leading without having developed self-awareness first.
Self-awareness is all about gaining a better understanding of yourself; and although the rewards are huge, it is not an easy goal to achieve. Whether your self-awareness represents a clearer understanding of your personality, strengths, limitations, values or feelings, you have to take responsibility to change the aspects that will enable you to become the leader you want.
How it Works
When you become conscious of yourself, you start building on your strengths, as well as work on your weaknesses to bring value to yourself, others and the world around you.
As you choose to drop the mask and let your true self be seen, you might get a huge vulnerability hangover and want to go running back into your cave of protection. It’s natural.
Reflection
Every time someone sees a strength in you that you consider a weakness, or you can’t even acknowledge within yourself, consider where the truth might lie.
Is there some merit in their perception of you?
Top tip
At this stage, it is recommended to get a journal or a notebook to capture all your insights and reflections.
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