mission & Values
At Knowing Self Knowing Others, we are on a mission to develop self-aware leaders around the globe to generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection of hard and relational skills, recognition of impact and regulation of behaviour.
care
Prioritising the wellbeing of others through empathy, supportive actions, and demonstrating kindness in every interaction.
Respect
Treating everyone with dignity, valuing their contributions and perspectives, while listening actively and fostering understanding as the foundation of all relationships.
creativity
Embracing innovative thinking and encouraging fresh ideas to drive positive change, while cultivating an environment where imagination leads to effective problem-solving and inspiration.
Learning
Committing to continuous growth by seeking knowledge, reflecting on experiences, and recognising learning as an enriching journey that enhances understanding and fosters improvement.
Blog
What’s in a name? Soft Skills – Part 2
Soft skills is a real contradiction in terms! Soft skills are the most difficult to acquire and by calling them ‘soft skills’, we don’t convey just how difficult they are to develop. Two weeks ago I put out a poll seeking ideas for a better term than soft skills and...
We can’t like all of the people all of the time!
We don’t all like all of the people all of the time. And this is difficult, because I really want to like everybody! I’ve come across people that no matter how hard I’ve tried, I’ve just not liked. Some people I’ve had to accept it was a battle not worth fighting....
Civility, Respect and Self-Awareness
How do we improve civility and respect in the workplace? I’m convinced that if we improve people’s self awareness we can improve their level of civility. But it’s not just about improving self awareness. We need to work on improving it when the chips are down, stress is high and emotions are frayed. It’s then that we’re in real danger of falling short of our own standards of kindness. Access my conversation with Radhika Nair on The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast