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SECTION 15 TOOLS FORTAKINGCARE OFYOURSELF 457
Knowing who you are(warts and all!)
➠ self-awareness of own feelings
➠ getting feedback to align your self-perception with that of
others
➠ having sufficient self-esteem to be able to take risks
[☛15.1 Balance, 15.3 JoHari Window]Personal self-mastery(dealing with your own feelings)
➠ taking responsibility for yourself; not blaming others for your
shortcomings
➠ handling yourself well in emotional and changing situations
➠ not being threatened by others’ expertise or aggressiveness
➠ integrity and trust
➠ balance between big picture (vision, creativity, innovation)
and detail (structures, priorities, getting things done)
➠ consciously modeling the behavior you expect in others
[☛1.8 Recursive Leadership, 15.5 Habits]Motivation and drive(having a results orientation)
➠ formulating and holding yourself accountable for your goals
➠ a balance between becoming (wanting and leading change)
and being (getting things done)
➠ able to get personal results, but not at the expense of your
colleagues
[☛1.7 Results-Based Leaders, 13.3 Accountability]Awareness of others’ emotions and needs
➠ empathic and understanding; able to walk in another’s
shoes
➠ taking a personal interest in others and what others have to
say
➠ active listening skills
➠ knowing and, if appropriate, adapting to the maturity, styles,
and preferences of others.
[☛8.7 Active Listening, 14.7 Personal Preferences]Social skills
➠ helping others succeed; seeing your success as the success of
others; crucial to leader success
➠ teamwork: knowing when to collaborate and when to compete
➠ networking: building a win–win support system
➠ basic counseling skills: being able to help people express their
concerns, needs, and feelings
➠ communication skills
➠ roles and power relationships: reading and working within
the inevitable organizational power structures
[☛8.1 Conversations, 9.1 Leadership Versatility, 13.10 Careers]Emotional competency My assessment Coach’s assessment