Over many years I have learned that to be truly effective in improving myself and leading others, I must first ask myself this question: Who Am I?
Winning Edge has identified 3 areas that may influence our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.
They are as follows:
1.Personality Type
One tool is a simple personality test. There are any number of these on the market; they are inexpensive and readily accessible. While they are not determinative, they will give us a different lens through which to view ourselves. The insight we gain can help us better understand the impact of our actions on others. When we are able to see ourselves more objectively, and we can more effectively influence those around us, then each and everyone of us will take another step.
2.Family, Childhood, and Educational Experiences
It is well known that one’s experiences in early childhood are critical to the development of the adult belief system. The better we understand how our development impacts our thoughts and beliefs today, the better we will maximize our strengths and develop our weaknesses. A coach or mentor can be especially useful in helping us understand how our history informs our present and future. Once we embrace these experiences and use them for our benefit, then we will know more about who we are and how to take another step.
3.Significant Emotional Experiences
Everyone has experiences that are uplifting, traumatizing, validating, and devastating. Perspective is the key! How do you react to life’s inevitable dramas? To have difficult emotional experiences are common to us all, what is unique is the way we respond. Do we have the courage to say that things happen for us rather than to us? Once we have the proper perspective, our courage and resolve will inspire everyone around us to take another step.
Our thoughts will drive our beliefs, our beliefs will drive our behavior, and our behavior will drive our destiny. We must seek to understand the origins of and influences upon those thoughts and behaviors. Self-awareness confers upon us the power to change. When we use introspection as a tool to chart a better path forward for ourselves and those around us, then we can lead everyone to take another step.
Are you self-aware on how you impact others?
Are you aware of the way you do the things and why?
Do you understand that being self-aware can be a game-changer for you?
I would love to connect with you on helping you on this mission of becoming self-aware. Contact me at 318-230-6491.
If you're currently strong in being self-aware, I would love to hear your success story on how you accomplished this very important task.
