Getting in touch with your true self must be your first priority. ~Tom Hopkins
Imagine you’re trying to balance on one leg.
You sway a bit, adjust, and finally find your center. That’s self-awareness – recognizing your own wobbles and course-correcting.
As a leader spearheading digital transformation, self-awareness can mean the difference between a resounding success and a lukewarm response.
Understanding your strengths, like perhaps strategic thinking, and weaknesses, like maybe resistance to change, allows you to deliver the digital transformation goals more effectively. It’s like knowing your balancing act well enough to stand firm.
To enhance your self-awareness, consider these:
- Reflect daily: Allocate a few minutes each day to reflect on your actions, decisions, and emotional responses. This simple routine can provide valuable insights about yourself.
- Seek feedback: Constructive feedback is a reality check that provides an outside perspective on your leadership style. Encourage open communication in your team.
- Implement mindfulness practices: Mindfulness helps you to stay present and observant of your thoughts, actions, and reactions. Consider practices such as meditation or mindful listening.
Embrace the journey to self-awareness, and watch as it strengthens not just your leadership, but also your digital transformation initiatives. Stand firm, sway less.
Blog posts are my own and not the views of my employer.