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Learn to develop self-awareness.
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"It is wisdom to know others; It is enlightenment
to know one's self."
– Lao-Tzu, Chinese philosopher.
Have you ever worked with someone who was very self-aware?
This person considered the needs and feelings of others, took responsibility for her mistakes, was humble about her strengths, never said thoughtless things, and was aware of how her words and actions affected others. Put simply, this person was great to work with!
Self-awareness is one of the most important qualities that you can have as a leader, and developing self-awareness is important in both your personal and professional life.
In this article we'll look at self-awareness in more detail, and we'll explore how you can develop yours.
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Silvia, P.J. and Duvall, S.T. (2001) Objective Self-Awareness Theory: Recent Progress and Enduring Problems. Personality and Psychology Review. Volume 5. (Available here.)
Church, A.H. (1997) Managerial Self-Awareness in High-Performing Individuals in Organizations. Journal of Applied Psychology. Volume 82. Issue 2. April 1997. (Available here.)
Rath, T. and Conchi, B. (2008) Finding Your Leadership Strengths; Why Effective Leaders Must Possess a High Level of Self-Awareness. Gallup Management Journal. December 2008. (Available here.)
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