For those who wish to seriously invest in their growth and development as a leader it is wise and sensible to start the journey with a self awareness phase.
There are many ways of facilitating this journey and over the last 40 years Danny has developed his own unique approach which involves the exploration of a number of world-class self-assessment models and instruments.
See below three of the most powerful, tried, tested and helpful instruments and models:
- The Keirsey temperament sorter (KTS)
- The Gallup Strengthsfinder
- The Enneagram
Beginning the leadership development journey by devoting valuable time to becoming self-aware, in an affirming way and at the granular level, can render huge dividends.
As the following extract from the Harvard Business Review reveals, the value of the self awareness journey is increasingly well respected and more important, well documented and researched.
“Self-awareness seems to have become the latest management buzzword — and for good reason.
Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies.”
What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
by Tasha Eurich
Harvard Business Review January 04, 2018
Very often coaching clients fall into two broad categories that can be described as follows:
- Those who can’t wait and who engage wholeheartedly with their self awareness journey and they are never disappointed with the results.
- Those who are reluctant, anxious or quite against the self awareness journey and may need some encouragement to embark on the journey. Once they do, they become the most enthusiastic champions of the self-awareness approach.
How well do you know yourself, as a human being and also as a leader?
Do you know what your core strengths are, the gifts and talents that you were probably born with?
If any of your answers boil down to “no” or you are not sure, feel free to contact Danny McGuigan:
Tel: 07850 143 209
Email: email@dannymcguigan.com
