Leadership Series 005
According to psychologists, there are two types of self-awareness: Private and Public. What do other people see?
Is there anything you would like to develop to be a better leader? Being self-aware will help you improve your leadership skills.
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- Two Types Of Self-Awareness
Two Types Of Self-Awareness
According to psychologists, there are two types of self-awareness:
- Private self-awareness
- Public self-awareness.
Private Self-awareness
This is being aware of some personal feeling or emotion which is private such as:
- Feeling sick before an exam.
- Being excited before going on a date.
Usually, only close family and friends are aware of some of your private self.
Public Self-awareness
This is being aware of how you appear to others. This is important for leaders as they are often the center of attention. Leaders must display the best example of expected behavior. Even when this may not be their true personality.
Action
Think about a good leader you know. Who do you recognize as being a good leader? Why are they a good leader? What do they do that makes them a good leader?
Identify the behaviors Demonstrated by a “good leader” including:
- Actions
- Values
- Attitudes.
Think about the factors that have influenced and shaped you as an individual?
- What are your values?
- Where do they come from?
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