Coaching for Leaders

442: The Way to Be More Self-Aware, with Tasha Eurich

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Nov 25, 2019
Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, reveals the secrets of self-awareness in leadership. She discusses the importance of distinguishing between internal and external self-awareness and highlights the 'mum effect'—the tendency to avoid uncomfortable truths. Tasha introduces the concept of 'loving critics,' individuals who provide honest feedback to help you grow. She also shares strategies for effectively seeking feedback and emphasizes the role of kindness in enhancing leadership skills.
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INSIGHT

Two Types of Self-Awareness

  • Self-awareness involves two independent types: internal (knowing yourself) and external (knowing how others see you).
  • Both are crucial for leadership but don't guarantee each other, leading to different self-awareness archetypes.
INSIGHT

The Mum Effect

  • The "mum effect" describes people's tendency to withhold uncomfortable truths, even resorting to white lies.
  • This makes proactively seeking feedback crucial for self-aware leaders.
ANECDOTE

Self-Awareness Unicorns

  • Tasha Eurich's research on "self-awareness unicorns" revealed people who significantly improved their self-awareness.
  • These individuals proactively sought feedback, debunking the myth of naturally self-aware people.
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