Self Awareness as the Key to Leading with Impact

“It is self-awareness that allows the best business-builders to walk the tightrope of leadership: projecting conviction while simultaneously remaining humble enough to be open to new ideas and opposing opinions.”  -“How Leaders Become Self-Aware” by Anthony K. Tjan More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Do you see yourself as a leader?  What type of leader are you?  Are you looking to improve your skills and have more impact as a leader?  In this episode we talk about one of the most effective things you can do as a leader; to become self-aware.  By doing this you can not only have more impact in your work but you will be more effective with your team, as a communicator and in setting important boundaries.  We will go through some important steps to build deeper levels of self-awareness. In this episode we discuss:  What self awareness is and why it is important How to recognize ego-based leaders and why they are toxic Building self awareness to be a better social change leader through the following: Begin to really see yourself as a leader and embrace that role Understand your own style, motivations, strengths and weaknesses Embrace ongoing learning Align your work with your values    In this episode, we reference:  Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #51: Using Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Improve the Lives of All Seniors: A Conversation with Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President AARP Foundation Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #25: Culture and White Body Supremacy: A Conversation with Resmaa Menakam Social Change Leaders Podcast Episode #50: What Type of Social Change Leader Are You? Quiz - What Type of Social Change Leader Are You?   Online Course: Turn Your Passion Into Impact Genuine Impact, Stephanie - Genuine Impact Social Motion, Traci - Social Motion