Courageous enough to stand in front of a Mirror?

In our today's topic, we view through LeadershipLens the introspection that every leader and each one of us should have.

The journey of Leadership Development begins with introspection and self-awareness.

In the vast landscape of leadership, the sacred triangle stands for authenticity, growth and impact and self-awareness serves as the compass, guiding leaders towards that path.
Picture a leader who understands their strengths, acknowledges their weaknesses, and navigates their emotions with grace and insight. Sounds easy? How many examples are coming to your mind? I dare you to count them.

DID YOU KNOW THAT?
Eisoptrophobia or spectrophobia is an unhealthy fear of mirrors and reflections. Charted on the top 10 of rarest phobias, causing severe anxiety issues.

Seeking for improvement?

Reflect Regularly

Carve out time for introspection and self-reflection amidst the hustle and bustle of leadership responsibilities.
Take a cue from Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, who attributes her success to regular reflection sessions where she evaluates her decisions, learns from mistakes, and identifies areas for personal and professional growth.

Book 15 minutes to reflect to your decision's through your day.

Seek Feedback

Actively seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, and team members to gain insights into your leadership style and its impact on others.
Leaders like Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, regularly solicit feedback from employees at all levels, fostering a culture of openness and continuous improvement within the organisation.

Build a feedback circle of people.

Practice Mindfulness

Cultivate mindfulness practices to enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing exercises, help leaders stay grounded, manage stress, and make more conscious decisions.
Oprah Winfrey, media mogul and philanthropist, credits her mindfulness practice for fostering clarity, creativity, and resilience in her leadership journey.

Apply the 4-7-8 breathe method. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 , and exhale for 8 seconds.

In conclusion, do followers indicate the level of a leader?
Self-awareness is one of the top skills that help leaders create followers, as we tend to look up to people more self-aware from us. So, by the next time you will be in front of a mirror think twice..

Hungry for more?

All right by now, but what about authenticity? Empathy, purpose, self-awareness start and finish with you, but authenticity in a workplace is a whole different issue.

Is there a limit to authenticity?
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Wanna more?
Start with the Self-Leadership book (link here)
How to Become a More Successful, Efficient, and Effective Leader from the Inside Out

Article Quote: "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle