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Part One: Know yourself

One of the most fundamental questions for any leader is ‘How well do I know myself?’ Understanding ourselves well can create stability and calmness. It enables us to be less thrown by the events of the week. Accepting ourselves for who we are, warts and all, provides an essential starting point on the journey to become a measured and reflective leader.

Part One suggests that we need to be clear about what we are trying to achieve and about the importance of our values. We need to know what motivates us, to identify our strengths, to compensate for our weaknesses and to acknowledge our default behaviours.

It concludes with some practical suggestions about how to reflect more effectively. We hope this will stimulate you to develop sources of reflection that work well for you.