SELF-AWARENESS

“The ability to take an honest look at your life without attachment to it

being right or wrong”
-Debbie Ford
 The benefits of self-awareness
1. Improve skills by recognizing what you do well and what you need to improve

2. Raise happiness levels by aligning your ideals with your actions

3. Become a better leader by understanding how employees perceive your behavior

4. Strengthen work and personal relationships by managing emotions

5. Increase work motivation by seeking out your true passions

6. Decrease stress by identifying emotions and lessening tasks you don’t enjoy
 How to assess self-awareness?
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 Emotional Intelligence

“Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, use, understand,

and manage emotions in an effective and positive way.”
The benefits of Emotional Intelligence
1. It allows for better team work

2. You can deal with change

3. You can handle those tough conversations

4. It’s an essential people skill

5. It’s a key feature of a strong leader

 How to assess self-awareness?
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