Becoming more self-aware

In this episode I talk about · self-awareness and how as leaders, most of us can improve this element of ourselves· Being self-aware is about understanding what motivates you, the impact you have on others, what you do well and where you struggle.· Stephen Covey says that self-awareness involves deep personal honesty and that it comes from asking and answering hard questions.· What self-awareness isn’t is self-judgement.· Research tells us that when we have greater self-awareness we are more effective at communicating, we have increased confidence and we are more creative. This enables us to have stronger relationships, be more effective and impactful leaders, have more productive and satisfied employees and run more profitable companies.· My friend Kate Billing, who I spoke to on episode 9 says that increasing self-awareness and the capacity for inner self management should be a foundational part of our development agenda.· self-talk – that little voice in your head that tells you how great you are or, in many cases, how great you aren’t.· naming the voices in your head· how we become more self aware· CliftonStrengths assessment· be open – to new experiences, new people, new ideas· be curious – ask questions, show an interest· question our assumptions. How are you going to become more self aware? Do you think you might name that nasty voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough? And how will you be more open, more curious and question your assumptions? I’d love to know. You can connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #thisconnectedlife and tagging me @melkettle. I’m always happy to hear from listeners, and if you have a guest you would like to nominate or would like to nominate yourself, you can apply here. If you enjoyed this podcast, I would love you to subscribe. If you REALLY loved it, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes.