Actionable Self-Reflection

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ACTIONABLE SELF-REFLECTION

ACTIONABLE
SELF-REFLECTION

Being aware of yourself and examining yourself objectively

ILLUMINATE YOUR BLINDSPOTS

DEFRAGMENT YOUR MIND

DEFINE YOUR ROLE

ILLUMINATE YOUR BLIND SPOTS

ILLUMINATE YOUR

BLIND SPOTS

How can I see my own blind spots to be more confident and effective as a leader?

LEARN

Escape from the Zero Learning Zone

Jim Knight on why we run from opportunities to learn (hint: we lack self-awareness)

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The Importance of Self-Awareness

An episode of the Blanchard Leader Chat Podcast on why it matters to know who you are and how others see you

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PRACTICE

Insight Self-Awareness Quiz

An assessment tool from The Eurich Group to uncover your level of self-awareness

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13 Questions To Ask Yourself Every Day

Ask yourself these tough questions from Leaderonomics, regularly

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How Self-Reflection Can Make You a Better Leader

Establish a habit for 15 minutes each day to ask these questions from the Kellogg School of Management

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EXTEND

Insight by Tasha Eurich

A book by Tasha Eurich, a summary of the fascinating science about self-insight.

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The Easiest Person to Fool

Psychologist Adam Grant describes the magic that unfolds when we challenge our own deeply-held beliefs.

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DEFRAGMENT YOUR MIND

How can I respond more productively to everyday stresses?

LEARN

No Time to Think

An article from The New York Times about what happened to reflective thought and why it matters

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In Mindfulness, a Method to Sharpen Focus and Open Minds

How to know what's really going on in a fractured world, from The New York Times

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Mindfulness for School Leader Well Being

Why mindfulness matters and how to make it work, from the Association of California School Administrators Leadership Magazine

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How Can We Maintain Healthy Boundaries Between Our Work and Personal Time?

Psychologist Guy Winch, a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives, workplaces and education systems, discusses the psyche of work stress and how to recover from it, on TED Radio Hour

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PRACTICE

Guided Reflection on Finding a Win-Win-Win

From the Institute for Mindful Leadership, a guided meditation on achieving a win-win-win in a difficult decision

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Try the 30 Day Digital Detox Challenge

A step by step guide to digital detox, from Forbes

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Reslience to Stress

The Greater Good Science Center offers this curated collection of brief, accessible practices for honing your resilience to stress.

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EXTEND

The Power of Off by Nancy Colier

A book by Nancy Colier on building connection and distilling focus.

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Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle

Brene Brown talks to Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski about what causes burnout, what it does to our bodies, and how we can move through the emotional exhaustion

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DEFINE YOUR ROLE

How can I show up as a leader?

LEARN

How Leaders Inspire: Cracking the Code

Bain & Company's research shows 33 statistically significant attributes that create inspiration in others

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What People (Still) Get Wrong About Emotional Intelligence

By understanding how EI actually works, you can have powerful, productive conversations that build up your ability to influence and lead across all your relationships, from Harvard Business Review.

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What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?

Define your leadership footprint with these insights and tips from Harvard Business Review

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PRACTICE

How to Build a Better Reputation

Michael Bungay Stanier from Box of Crayons offers guidance on how to build your reputation by knowing your values

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How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work

Written by Harvard psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, this book provides guidance for finding your own answers to questions about the gap between what you intend and what you actually accomplish.

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