Self-awareness in the midst of change

Self-awareness in the midst of change

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Book, Circle of Impact, Impact, Relationships, Uncategorized

When did self-awareness become an obstacle in our lives?
After a quarter-century of consulting with organizations and coaching their leaders, I realized that it was the self-awareness of people that was a prime hurdle to fulfilling potential, creating impact, and leading people.
Let’s look into this.
WHAT IS SELF-AWARENESS?
Self-awareness is knowing who you are within the context of your life situations.
There are two sides to self-awareness. One is knowing who we are as persons. The other is understanding the situations that we are in. Self-awareness and situational awareness are indelibly intertwined.
Self-awareness is being aware of who we are, who we can become, what our potential is, and, maybe more importantly, who we are not. This is particularly true in a time where social media has the power to mold people into persons that their friends and family do not recognize.

The Moment of Awareness

The Moment of Awareness

by | Mar 15, 2019 | Circle of Impact, Impact, Transition

This experience is at the heart of the changes taking place in how leadership functions in our lives. Without uncertainty driving us towards certainty, we remain in a false self-confidence that we know what we need to know. This false security is why the process of self-discovery is one of the most challenging aspects of our lifetime.

Being Present at the Critical Moment

Being Present at the Critical Moment

by | Jul 5, 2018 | Ideas

The idea of being present or mindful is a way for organizational leaders to be their true selves in moments of chaos and complexity. Developed as a skill, it helps to create an open and safe environment for the team to find common ground for moving forward.