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Summary

In this episode, Diane Ring, an executive coach and Enneagram practitioner, discusses the importance of self-awareness for leaders. She explains how self-awareness helps leaders navigate the challenges of the business environment and make informed and balanced decisions. Diane also introduces the Enneagram as a powerful tool for self-awareness, describing how it goes beyond describing what we do and helps us understand why we do what we do. She shares examples of organizations that have experienced transformation through self-awareness and emphasizes the role of community and accountability in the growth process. In this conversation, Diane Ring discusses the importance of self-awareness for leaders and shares stories of personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the power of open-hearted leadership and the positive impact it has on teams. Diane also highlights the journey of personal development and the need for self-acceptance and curiosity. The Enneagram is discussed as a tool for unlocking defensiveness and improving relationships. Strategies for developing self-awareness are provided, including seeking feedback, working with coaches, and practicing new patterns of behavior. The conversation concludes with a reminder of the value of self-awareness and the continuous growth it brings.

Takeaways

• Self-awareness is crucial for leaders to navigate the challenges of the business environment and make informed decisions.
• The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness, going beyond describing what we do and helping us understand why we do what we do.
• Measuring self-awareness can be done through personal reflection, feedback from others, and noticing the impact of growth in various areas of life.
• Technology can both help and hinder self-awareness, and it is important for leaders to find a balance and manage distractions.
• Transformation and growth through self-awareness can lead to more authentic leadership, improved relationships, and a deeper understanding of one's purpose. Open-hearted leadership has a powerful impact on teams and encourages others to open up.
• Personal development is a journey that requires self-acceptance and curiosity.
• The Enneagram can help unlock defensiveness and improve relationships.
• Strategies for developing self-awareness include seeking feedback, working with coaches, and practicing new patterns of behavior.
• Self-awareness and growth bring vitality and a sense of fulfillment to life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction of Diane Ring

01:21 Background and Journey as a Leadership Coach and Enneagram Practitioner

04:35 The Importance of Self-Awareness for Leaders

10:00 Understanding the Enneagram and its Role in Self-Awareness

19:23 Defining Self-Awareness and Measuring It

37:08 The Impact of Technology on Self-Awareness and Self-Development

43:39 Before and After: The Transformation of an Organization through Self-Awareness

49:12 The Power of an Open-Hearted Leader

50:08 The Journey of Personal Development

51:31 Transforming Relationships through Self-Awareness

53:27 Unlocking Defensiveness with the Enneagram

55:29 Strategies for Developing Self-Awareness

59:41 Practicing New Patterns of Behavior

01:02:18 The Value of Self-Awareness and Growth