In a time when trust appears to be at an all-time low, the importance of self-awareness and leadership skills has risen to an all-time high. We all have technical, relational, and leadership competencies to juggle in the workplace, but how can each of those skills best be improved? On this career development episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer is joined by leadership expert and retired Marine Wally Adamchik. Together they explore the importance of developing effective leadership skills (regardless of your current position), simple ways to improve self-awareness and enhance relationships, and the opportunities that come when we take time to focus on improving ourselves. 

 

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

 

Leadership skills apply to everyone

• Regardless of your position in your organization, leadership starts with you. 
• Every individual is responsible for leading themselves. 
• Leadership is ultimately about exerting positive influence. 

 

Defining the 3 competencies 

• Technical competencies are the non-transferrable skills associated with your position. 
• Relational competencies refer to interactions with self, others, and organization. 
• Leadership competencies include change and influence, which can be accomplished at any level in any organization. 

 

Ways to improve self awareness in your leadership

• Formal assessments can provide opportunities for introspection. 
• Reflection through journaling can reveal themes and areas for improvement. 
• Expressing gratitude on average days can be just as important as journaling about the highs and lows. 
• Identifying the good that is happening all around you builds resilience when things get hard. 
• The self awareness journey begins when you put it all out before you. 

 

Opportunities that come with increased self-awareness

• Small wins create a positive experience that allows you to take on bigger wins over time. 
• Resilience on a personal level is more important now than ever. 
• The ability to persist and persevere is critical to success in the workplace. 
• There will always be a need to continue on in scrappiness when seeking opportunities. 
• The pandemic has required a greater need for resiliency in every facet of life. 

 

The role of organizations in increasing belonging and community

• As we pivot back to in-person work, companies need to provide a place of trust. 
• Trust, respect, and values need to be upheld within the workplace. 
• The future of the workplace is one where employees feel safety and trust. 

 

Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.

 

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