EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 5 MIN
Self-Awareness and the Johari Window | Connected Leadership with Peter Boyd
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The Johari window is a classic 2x2 that helps leaders expand their open and free area while shrinking blind spots and masks. This lesson explains the four quadrants and how to use the model to grow emotional intelligence in yourself and your team.Key topics:- The Johari window: arena, mask, blind spot, and unknown- Expanding the open and free area appropriately- Reducing your mask to build trust and shared norms- Narrowing blind spots through feedback and assessments- Cultural considerations in self-disclosure- Sketching your own arena and your team's📚 About the Course:This course is designed to maximize your ability to create change at the individual, team and system levels. Through study, reflection, and deploying practical tools, you will establish a firm connection between your clearly articulated Purpose, effective Priorities, visualized Potential for success, and pathway to maximized Progress. But, what does that mean in practice?When you take this course, you will:Improve your ability to get the most out of life: Learn a simple practice to reflect on your purpose, clarify priorities, visualize your potential, and maximize your effectiveness at progressing towards your goals.Strengthen your leadership toolkit: Tap into your unique leadership style and strengths and join or create a community of others to maximize your potential as a team.Create change through systems thinking: Become a more effective agent of positive change and appreciate the power and complexity of system thinking.Course Takeaways:Improve your ability to get the most out of lifeStrengthen your leadership toolkitPractice and apply systems thinking to plan for change📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezZEnhZC8dS3AvTnzOiB0Ij🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/connected-leadership🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/connected-leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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