The more self-aware I try to be, the less certain I feel about who I actually am. There is something inherently reductive about believing you could ever fully describe and know yourself. I like to ...

Improving internal and external self-awareness can help leaders understand their impact on others. A senior manager at an automotive manufacturer fights tenaciously for the promotion of her direct ...

It also frequently celebrates self-acceptance and constant self-improvement (“love yourself as you are” . . . but also “become the best version of yourself”), mindfulness and relentless ambition ...

In the realm of leadership, a critical yet often overlooked quality is self-awareness. The ability to lead oneself before leading others is a fundamental principle that distinguishes exceptional ...

As children, we grow up in a rather small circle. The older we get, the more people from different parts of the world we meet. That is when our instilled values can be challenged. Most of the time, we ...

Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn ...

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool." —Richard Feynman "Know yourself" is excellent advice. However, it’s easier said than done. We all think ...

Why does self-awareness stand out above other leadership words and buzzwords? Simple. It is vitally important that you not only know what you’re talking about, but also know with accuracy how you are ...

Being aware of ourselves and others is a superpower, but over-awareness is inevitably taxing. Mastering the art of self-awareness isn’t just about having a grasp on your own emotional wellbeing, ...

Be a more effective leader by understanding the three horizons of self-awareness. As a senior leader, the most effective tool at your disposal is your own self-awareness. Let me say that again: As a ...