5 Core Aspects of Self-Awareness
I believe that my overall self-awareness has really changed for the better since I began the leadership program at ERAU. I have noticed that as an overall change in how I process information and situations for the better. I now really try to make an attempt to realize and understand everyones thoughts and opinions, whereas before I started the leadership program I was unlikely to consider other opinions and just go with mine....
I must say that I am much more open to the ideas and concepts of core self evaluation. I still not good or exactly comfortable with it, but I am trying to make a conscious effort to work on it. Although, I guess if I were comfortable with the process then it wouldn’t really be self evaluation...
I have also noticed that my I have questioned some of my values, for the good I think. I grew up in a household where personal values were of upmost importance, because of this I hold my values very important also. But what I’m beginning to question are the values really mine or my parents??? I think this is a very important distinction in determining and realizing myself.
In realizing my true values, I have began to realize and adapt to change better than I had in the past. Change is not always a bad thing, in fact often change is a good thing. Because of this process and I’m beginning to become comfortable with change, therefore becoming more adaptable. I believe as a leader, you need to be adaptable. Life events and situations may not always turn out how you expect, but a true leader can adapt to the unexpected and make it better.
As I spoke in my previous blog, I’m a very scientific thinker. Through this process, I have learned that thinking analytically about a problem doesn’t usually address my thoughts or feelings. I have been really trying to think about why I respond or have the thoughts and feelings I do. This is not easy!!! But I so believe it is an extremely important piece of becoming a leader, if you can’t analyze yourself, you really shouldn’t be analyzing others.
Because of all this, I believe that my emotional intelligence has improved and will continue to improve. I think everyone has the tendency to want to be selfish in their thoughts and feelings. As I’m really beginning to look at the big picture, I’m realizing even more so than I did before everyones thought, feelings, ideas, etc. are just as important if not more important than my own...
Self-awareness is process that never ends.. If you are not aware and constantly and consistently analyzing yourself, I believe you stop growing as a person and a leader. I have lots of work to do!!!
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