How can we find out what we don’t know when it’s unclear how to seek the answers? In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses the stages of unconscious incompetence, how to remain confident and motivated in situations where you aren’t knowledgeable enough in a particular area, and how to seek the answers that you didn’t know you needed.

Segment 1:

Confidence can be the end all be all in a conversation in which somebody is aiming to gain influence, but how can we remain confident if we aren’t knowledgeable enough on the topic that is being discussed? What are the stages of unconscious incompetence, and how can we gain knowledge of things that we don’t know?

Segment 2:

In hindsight, there are many times in our lives where we wished that we had information that would have changed the outcome of an important situation. Are you aware of the skills, knowledge, and mindset that you are missing? How can we recognize what we don’t have so that we can work towards it?

Segment 3:

We wouldn’t expect it, but our peers can reveal our true potential through observation and feedback. How can a personal SWOT analysis reveal the truth about our skill set and knowledge? What are the fears and assumptions that get in the way of us maximizing our talent?

Segment 4:

Our life experiences have shaped our knowledge and confidence – but there is always an avenue for improvement. How can our confidence impact our self awareness? What is a skill or characteristic that you want to develop, and what steps can you take to achieve it?