Self Awareness

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SELF AWARENESS
Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions.
Beyond just recognizing your emotions, however, is being aware of the effect of your actions, moods, and
emotions on other people.
Emotional Self-Awareness is the ability to understand your own

emotions and their effects on your performance. You know what you
are feeling and why—and how it helps or hurts what you are trying to
do. You sense how others see you and so align your self-image with a
larger reality. You have an accurate sense of your strengths and
limitations, which gives you a realistic self-confidence. It also gives
you clarity on your values and sense of purpose, so you can be more
decisive when you set a course of action. As a leader, you can be
candid and authentic, speaking with conviction about your vision.
Consider this real-world example: The chief tech officer at an

innovation incubator is a bully, but he doesn't know it. He's very good
at what he does except when it comes to managing people. He plays
favorites. He tells people what to do. He doesn't listen. He freezes
people out that he doesn't like. If you confront him with a specific
incident, he denies it. He pins the blame on someone else and gets
angry with them. Or he tells you that you’re the problem. Last I heard,
he was about to be fired.
That bully tech officer lacks Emotional Self-Awareness.

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CHALLENGES:
1) INABILITY TO EMPATHIZE WITH OR TAKE THE
PERSPECTIVE OF OTHERS.
One of the contexts in which self-awareness is especially critical is in teamwork. A
self-aware individual would be acutely aware of whether their contribution to the
team’s objective is valuable. They’d be aware if their co-worker relationships are
strong, the extent to which they’re qualified for the tasks allocated to them, and
whether their actions create greater harmony or more-frequent conflict.
2) POSSESSING A GRANDIOSE OPINION OF YOUR

CONTRIBUTIONS AND PERFORMANCE.
If a person is self aware he always figures out what are the gaps in his
performance and most likely soughts attention on how to rectify them.
But if a person is not self aware he may possess a grandiose opinion
of his contribution and performance in the workplace. That’s why 360-
degree feedback surveys are so fascinating. These are the instruments that enable you
to rate yourself, except that your boss, colleagues and staff have to rate you as well.
The results often generate startling realisations. You might think you’re a good leader,
for example, but your employees surprisingly do not. The experience can be quite
discomfiting.
3) GETTING ANGRY WHEN GENUINE AND OBJECTIVE
FEEDBACK IS OFFERED.
If you are self aware you know about your strenghts and your
weaknessess. You know the level of your work and how you
have done it. So you accept and agree to the feedback that your
superior gives you. But if you are not self aware you’ll get angry
when the feedback given is not a positive feedback or is not in
your favour.
4) CONSISTENTLY TAKE CREDIT FOR SUCCESSES AND

BLAME OTHERS FOR FAILURE
A self aware person takes responsibility. HE turns each misstep into an
opportunity to learn from the mistake instead of pointing fingers at others.
But if a person is not self aware he might think he is the only high performing
member in his team.
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BENEFITS:
1) YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT YOUR EMOTIONS HAVE
ON OTHERS:
Self awareness doesn’t only benefit you, but it also benefits those
around you. Knowing your moods and emotions well helps us see how
they impact others. If you’re feeling particularly stressed, for example, you
can be aware of the way this may radiate and do what you can to minimise
this. As much as we would like to compartmentalise sometimes, it’s very
difficult – we’re only human. There’s nothing wrong with bringing negative
emotions to work, but if you see it’s affecting your work or other people’s
moods, try talking about it with your manager and get some support.
2) You’re better able to take on feedback

Receiving feedback can be tricky. One of the benefits of being self-aware is
that, chances are – you already know what feedback is coming. You’re likely to
be more open to constructive criticism and to learn from it. Take it as an
opportunity to improve your self-awareness.
3) You’re better able to deal with stress

Part of self-awareness is knowing what triggers you to feel stressed, angry or
defensive. Knowing your triggers means you can respond to them more calmly when
they come up.
Perhaps taking yourself out for a walk or, if that’s not possible, taking a few moments
to breathe and collect your thoughts. This can prevent you from making a knee-jerk
reaction that may only add to your stress levels (and those of your colleagues).
Knowing what helps to reduce your stress is key here too. Having self-awareness
means taking care of yourself and resting so you don’t burn out.
4) You can manage your time well

Knowing yourself well means you should know when and how you work best.
If you know you have a lot of energy in the morning for example, then flag in
the afternoons, plan to do your more taxing tasks when you get in. If you know
you need limited distractions when you work, try working from quieter places
if possible or invest in some noise-cancelling headphones so you can get in the
zone.
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STEPS TO BECOMING MORE SELF AWARE
 Take a personality test: Various personality test are available online which
help you determine your personality type . 16 personality test is one of the
many test that can be taken to identify your personality type. Personality tests
give you insights into who you really are and help you to better understand
why you behave the way you do. They also provide guidance for changes
that you can make to better yourself at work.
 Ask for informal feedback from your colleagues, direct reports and your
superiors because you get insights into how other see you. Also solicit
feedback from family and friends for the same reasons.
Start journaling: This can be a game-changer when it comes to self-awareness.
Make notes on how you feel, any stress triggers or behaviour patterns you spot day-to-
day. It is a way to monitor your thoughts and feelings. The benefit of journaling is
that it allows you to identify, clarify, and accept your thoughts and feelings. It helps
you discover what you want, what you value, and what works for you. It can also help
you find out what you don’t want, what is not important to you, and what doesn’t
work for you.
Both are equally important to learn. Whether you like to write free-flowing entries,
bulleted lists, or poems, writing down your thoughts and feelings helps you to become
more aware and intentional.
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 Meditate for 15 minutes each day to improve your awareness at a
specific moment in time. It is a way to monitor your thoughts and feelings.

Becoming a more self-aware person helps you to become a

better leader, even if you are only leading yourself.

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SLIDE 13

Emotional Self-Awareness is the ability to understand your own

Consider this real-world example: The chief tech officer at an

That bully tech officer lacks Emotional Self-Awareness.

2) POSSESSING A GRANDIOSE OPINION OF YOUR

4) CONSISTENTLY TAKE CREDIT FOR SUCCESSES AND

2) You’re better able to take on feedback

3) You’re better able to deal with stress

4) You can manage your time well

Becoming a more self-aware person helps you to become a

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