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Self-Awareness: Is it Important in Your Workplace?

Derek Strike
5 min readSep 5, 2024
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate workplace challenges with ease?

The secret might be self-awareness. At its core, self-awareness is understanding your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In the workplace, it’s a game-changer. It helps you communicate better, make smarter decisions, and build stronger relationships with colleagues.

In this article, we’ll explore self-awareness, its importance in the workplace, and how it promotes a positive environment. We’ll also discuss how to develop self-awareness and the role organisations can play in promoting it.

What is Self-Awareness?

Self-awareness is like having a personal GPS for your mind and emotions. It can be categorised into two main types: internal and external self-awareness. Internal self-awareness refers to how you see your values, passions, and motivations, while external self-awareness is about understanding how your actions and behaviours come across to your coworkers.

Both types are crucial in the workplace. They help you know yourself and how you fit into your team and organisation.

By developing self-awareness, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, which empowers you to make better choices in your career and personal life…

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Derek Strike
Derek Strike

Written by Derek Strike

Writing is about becoming conscious. Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others. Love to learn and be challenged.

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