The Importance of Self Reflection

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i have some deliberate practices that i've started to do that have now become habit. So, ou know, i pretty much a journal every morning. Tenl nout every morning, every week daym off on the week ends. And then i reflect on different elements of of my life. I think about my wife, because that's, argy, the most important relationships. Do you not check boxes or xes? Don't track and trend that stuff? No,. but, you know, doing it consistently gives me a sense of where i'm having gaps and where i need to rebalance. That invariably leads to action.

Kwame Marfo Kwame Marfo is a director at Genentech in the San Francisco area. He is a graduate of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. He joins me in this episode to share how personal values can align intentionally with career choices. Key Points Kwame’s dad inspires the work he does today for others. An effective way to connect with others is to ask what books and podcasts they are listening to. This value of curiosity also came from Kwame’s dad. Getting diversity of leadership experience is useful to expand beyond an industry perspective. Establishing a vision gives clarity to what’s most important. Journaling has helped Kwame reflect on his life and illuminate gaps that lead to action. Don’t trust the summary. Resources Mentioned UnCommon Law Related Episodes Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223) Craft a Career to Fit Your Strengths, with Scott Anthony Barlow (episode 424) How to Create Your Personal Vision (free membership required) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.