We so often have thorny, tricky and challenging problems in work. So, what's the best way to go about solving them? Talk it out and transfer it from from inside your mind where it's huge, jumbled and complex. Moving from thoughts to words helps the mind think...
One of the Delphic maxims (engraved on the sacred temple of Apollo at Delphi in Greece), and probably the most well know is “Know Thyself”. There are many interpretations, but you could say in a nutshell that it is about reflecting and developing a greater understanding/awareness of who you are, could be and/or who you ought to be, and in turn an awareness of others and your relationship towards them and they to you. Throughout her career, Dr Nia Thomas, has been interested in the working relationship: the dynamics between people and the impact both good and bad relationships have on individuals and their ability to effectively deliver their work. This led her to develop an interest in self-awareness, leader effectiveness and leadership at all levels which became the focus of her doctoral research. In this episode she discusses the experiences which led to her interest in self-awareness, leader effectiveness and leadership at all levels. She further talks about the 3 layers she sees as embodying self-awareness – reflection, recognition and regulation and touches on the difference between someone who just manages (the focus is on their technical skills) and others who manage but have self-awareness (whether it is inherent or one of the skills they have developed).
TEDx London Women was absolutely excellent! We heard about… * untapped potential of pension power* how one woman took on a corporate body and their lawyers, and won* the collective power of community at Grenfell* that trans-joy is about the mundane, being individual...
Had a really interesting morning at TEDxCroydon listening to inspirational speakers talking about… * …the need to extend teaching methodology to include greater outdoor and experiential learning opportunities (Jordan Wylie MBE)* …how learning from failure is the spice...
In episode 4 or series 2 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, I had the absolutely delight of speaking to the fabulous Síle Walsh about self awareness, leadership at all levels, coaching, psychology and more. Here's a Top Takeaways review of our discussion…....
I read this book because I was looking for someone. And I found them. In chapters 1, 2 and 7! The book starts with a questionnaire. This is not for the feint hearted. It's not your average Good Housekeeping multiple choice questionnaire that'll tell you if you should...
In Episode 13 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, I had a great discussion with Matthew Phelan and here are my Top Takeaways from our discussion….. Matthew Phelan, The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast Our definitions of self-awareness changes over time....
Well this is just a little bit marvellous!! Number 1 in the Top 100 Indie Management chart on Goodpods Thank you for listening. Looking forward to having you on my continuing learning journey
Hello and welcome to the the very first Knowing Self Knowing Others monthly newsletter! At the end of every month, I'll be sharing with you a few snippets about what I've been up to during the month - from podcast episodes and Top Takeaway reviews to blog posts. I'll...
I was delighted to be joined in conversation by Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership Book in episode 2 of series 2 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast. Here's are my Top Takeaways from our discussion….....