How a system of self-reflection can improve leadership

How a system of self-reflection can improve leadership | practice (split each time) | Consider a remote team's needs for good communication Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( April 26, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [How a system of self-reflection can improve leadership]( [How a system of self-reflection can improve leadership]( (Stígur Már Karlsson/Heimsmyndir/Getty Images) Developing a system of self-reflection can help leaders handle their emotions, identify self-defeating patterns and find ways to change them to improve their decision-making skills and self-awareness, writes Ben Bryant, a professor of leadership and organization at IMD in Lausanne. Bryant outlines five steps necessary to identify feelings, experience them, explain them, see limiting patterns and intentionally change them. Full Story: [IMD]( (4/24) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Bryant recommends [feeling your feelings but questioning how you explain them]( so you can spot recurring patterns that may be holding you back. "Reflecting on experiences as they unfold will help you shift from simple solutions to moving toward an acceptance of dissonance within yourself and your role," Bryant writes. Learn how to manage political divides at SHRM24 Political discussions are inevitable at work, leaving HR in a bind. How can you foster empathy and respect during these charged moments? Equip yourself with the tools to navigate these situations effectively at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024 (SHRM24). Join us June 23-26 in Chicago. 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Full Story: [Radical Candor blog]( (4/24) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Some of your team members may prefer verbal feedback, [but others may need written communication](, writes Sharma, who suggests using AI-powered tools such as Grammarly or Textio to keep grammar, tone and inclusivity up front. "Always keep in mind that the major goal of communication is understanding." [] [You must believe in your team to coach them effectively]( Leaders who want to be good coaches for their direct reports put others at the center of their attention so they can notice patterns, ask questions and make space for responses as well as challenge limiting beliefs and move their team toward success, writes Dan Rockwell. "Coaches believe growth is probable. You can't coach someone you don't believe in," Rockwell notes. 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