Unpacking Self Awareness for the Leader - The Problem E11

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Summary

In this episode, Chris and Adrienne discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They define identity as who a person is at their core, and self-awareness as the awareness of how one shows up and impacts others. They explore the relationship between self-mastery and emotional intelligence, and the concept of the Johari's Window. They highlight the negative impact of a lack of self-awareness on leadership and emphasize the importance of growth mindset and the ability to change. They also discuss the role of the Enneagram in developing self-awareness and the connection between self-awareness and the problem of hurry living. The episode concludes with a call to take the IEQ9 assessment and engage in the journey of self-awareness.

Takeaways

• Self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership, as it allows leaders to understand how they show up and impact others.
• Self-awareness is closely related to emotional intelligence and self-mastery.
• Lack of self-awareness can have a negative impact on leadership and relationships.
• Developing self-awareness requires surrender, a growth mindset, and the willingness to make choices and change.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:06 Definition of Self-Awareness
• 02:16 Relationship between Self-Mastery and Emotional Intelligence
• 03:04 Johari's Window and Lack of Self-Awareness on Leadership
• 06:03 Importance of Growth Mindset
• 10:54 The Impact of Self-Awareness on Leadership
• 16:24 Enneagram and Self-Awareness
• 23:16 Developing Trust as a Leader
• 25:16 Developing Self-Awareness through Surrender
• 27:55 Self-Awareness as a Spiritual/Inner Journey
• 29:48 Taking the IEQ9 Assessment