“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
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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 #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
