Becoming a Self-Mentor

In one of the articles in a new Exchange Online CEU set, "Becoming a Self-Mentor," Paula Jorde Bloom explains the importance of self-awareness for leaders:

"Having a better understanding of oneself is the first step to having a better relationship with others.  This is because self-awareness provides a window to expand our understanding about other points of view and perspectives.  While the importance of self-awareness is readily understood by most people, achieving it is easier said than done. Even Benjamin Franklin acknowledged this when he wrote in his Poor Richard’s Almanac, 'There are three things extremely hard:  steel, diamonds, and to know one’s self.'

"The reason self-awareness is so difficult to achieve is that it involves an ongoing assessment of our assumptions, beliefs, values, and mental models that shape our behavior and guide our actions, both at work and in our personal lives.  The goal of this kind of reflection is not merely to see who we are and better understand ourselves today, but to envision what we might become tomorrow.  It is a life-long process — a journey of self-discovery, meaning making, and identity shaping.  It is the journey of becoming a self-mentor."

The University of Wisconsin-Stout will award you a CEU for reading a set of Exchange articles and passing an online test.  And, this week, these CEUs are on sale at a 20% discount.  Teachers and directors have 27 sets of articles to select from including our newest sets...

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