Welcome to this episode of Jack Chat and another tiny lesson in leadership, straight up.
Long time fans of Jack Chat may have noticed that we always include self-reflection questions in every episode. You may be wondering…why do we do that?
Well, it’s because here at Jack Chat International, we believe that good self-reflection leads to self-awareness, which is the opposite of the destructive force of self-deception.
Kim Garrett off camera – Cut, cut! Jack, we work at Slingshot25 and you just said Jack Chat International.
Jack – No I didn’t.
Kim Garrett – Yes, you did. And, ironically, this episode is about avoiding self-deception, we should reshoot.
Jack – Ok…I suppose I can see your point. I may have let my ego influence me a bit here…
The truth is, feedback from others may not always be as available to you as it was for me in this situation. Remember, most people are not superfans of giving feedback and they may sugar coat it or avoid it altogether.
Obviously, Kim Garrett doesn’t have a problem with avoiding or sugarcoating.
In contrast to feedback from others, self-reflection is always available to you. You can use effective self-reflection practices before or after any interaction or task – and it can take just a few minutes!
As a bonus, when you practice good self-reflection and confront your self-deceptions, getting feedback from others will be less painful. You’ll be less likely to be surprised by the feedback and you’ll be more ready to incorporate it into your already self-aware journey of self-development
Here’s some self-reflection questions to help you…
- How often do I focus on self-reflection?
- What mental habits tend to block my personal growth?
- How might I bring self-reflection practices into my daily routine?
Give those questions some “self-reflective” thought…and join me again for another chat!