Know Thyself, Grow Thy Business
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Aug 30, 2024
Know Thyself, Grow Thy Business
Imagine trying to sell a product without understanding your target customer… it’s the same with yourself!
We run on autopilot, unaware of the habits and blind spots sabotaging our success.
- Stronger decision-making: Know your biases to combat them (impulsivity, FOMO, etc.).
- Identify your zone of genius: Leaning into your strengths brings the best results, not trying to be good at everything.
- Hire to fill your gaps: Self-aware leaders surround themselves with people who excel where they don’t.
- Spot burnout BEFORE it hits: Understanding your triggers helps you implement preventative measures.
- Emotional regulation = superpower: Not reacting from anger/frustration builds trust with teams and clients.
- Feedback becomes fuel, not threat: Self-aware people take criticism less personally, extracting growth from it.
What’s one recurring mistake you tend to make in business, and why do you think you keep doing it?
Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down anything that comes to mind about your work strengths (no judgement!). Start with “I’m good at…”