Become relevant at work! Grab some self-awareness!

"Self-awareness is a psychological state in which people are aware of their traits, feelings and behavior. Alternately, it can be defined as the realization of oneself as an individual entity."
(Crisp & Turner, 2010).

1) Clarify personal values
2) Clarify personal boundaries
3) Manage personal biases
4) Manage personal defensiveness
5) Recognize when personal feelings have been aroused
6) Remain physically healthy while under stress
7) Resolve ethical issues with integrity
8) Avoid getting personal needs met at the expense of the client or company's business
9) Work within the limits of your capabilities, but strive to learn new things each day.
10 Perform effectively in an atmosphere of ambiguity
11) Perform effectively in the midst of chaos
12 Energize others
13) Listen by seeking to understand someone else first, suspend your judgment, think about it, then respond.
14) Be aware of your tone, pitch, how you frame your points, and energy. How are you coming across?

Cricket J.
Resume Architect + Social Media Writer + Career Coach

www.culturaminds.com

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