Are you among the 15% who are self-aware?

Are you among the 15% of truly self-aware individuals? If not, you're missing out on a critical leadership superpower. Self-awareness is the secret weapon that can propel your management career to new heights. Let's dive into how you can heighten your awareness and transform your leadership style.

The Self-Awareness Crisis

Recent research reveals a startling truth: while 95% of people believe they're self-aware, only 10-15% actually are.This disconnect highlights a significant opportunity for growth among managers and leaders.

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Why Self-Awareness Matters

Self-aware leaders enjoy numerous benefits:

• Better decision-making skills
• Stronger relationships with team members
• Higher job satisfaction
• Increased creativity
• More effective communication

Cultivating Self-Awareness as a Manager

Here are key strategies to boost your self-awareness:

1. Seek Honest Feedback

Don't shy away from feedback, but also don't over do it. Actively ask for feedback from a colleague who you trust. Ideally it's someone who will not sugarcoat things, but also wants your best interest.

2. Identify Your Triggers

Recognize what situations or interactions cause strong emotional reactions. Understanding these triggers can help you manage your responses more effectively. Without this understanding, you just react and what we wish for you is to take some time and respond constructively.

3. Practice Mindfulness

Regular meditation or mindfulness exercises can enhance your ability to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. This is a side of awareness which is directed inward. It's equally important to understand how aware we are about our environment and our relationships with others.

4. Keep a Journal

Reflect on your experiences, decisions, and interactions through daily journaling. This practice can reveal patterns in your behavior and thinking. One tip: write by hand and don't type. You are using different parts of your brain when you write by hand.

5. Take Personality Assessments

Assessments can provide valuable insights into your preferences and tendencies. It helps to raise your awareness and also to show team dynamic.

Reach out to us if you'd like to better understand yourself and your team members. At the Dragon Coaching House we work with several assessment tools which are internationally acknowledged and we have the accreditation to work with them. Ex. The assessments from TTI Success Insights, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

The Road to Self-Awareness

Remember, developing self-awareness is an ongoing journey. Be patient with yourself and celebrate small victories along the way. As you become more self-aware, you'll notice improvements in your leadership skills and overall effectiveness as a manager.

I started my awareness journey in November 2009. I was driven to this path due to several and similar relationship problems. Little did I know that those problems turned into a blessing. I have since trained to become an executive coach, a team coach and a psychotherapist. I find so much fulfilment in guiding others closer to their true self.

Start here:

Join my free course where I explain about the Gestalt Cycle of Experience. This can serve you as a guiding principle for a healthy functioning of not only the self, but also your team and the entire organisation.

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"Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad." – Debbie Ford

Hope this helps!

Thank you for joining me in this journey towards becoming a more effective and conscious leader. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, and strategies in the next edition of Managers' Leadership Blueprint.

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