Widen Your Lens
You Can’t Change What You Can’t See
Leaders will often ask us, “How can I change my behavior?” Or they ask us something which sounds like, “Do I really want to change behaviors that work for me?” To change a behavior, we have to first see it and understand what works about it and what doesn’t.
Practice Self-Awareness Early and Often
Few things are more important to leadership than self-awareness. Self-awareness reveals what works and what does not work for us and helps us understand where we can add value and feel fulfilled. Self-awareness is also the foundation of emotional intelligence, which is essential to engaging others and fostering teamwork. The benefits of self-awareness are significant!