Week 3: The Power of Self‑Awareness in Leadership (10.19.2026)
Podcast: HBR IdeaCast
Episode: “How To Become More Self Aware”
Description: Harvard Business Review editors discuss how leaders can intentionally cultivate greater self‑awareness and why it’s crucial.
Discussion Questions:
- What did you learn about self‑awareness that surprised you?
- How do you typically invite feedback from others?
- What practices help you become more aware of your impact on others?
- Who do you trust to speak honestly into your leadership?
- What’s one self‑awareness practice you will try this week?
Personal Development Plan Assignment 3
Core Values Discovery, Part 2
- Theme: Living aligned with values.
- Scripture for Reflection: James 1:22–25
- Prayer Focus: Courage to align life with values.
- Exercise: Write one paragraph for each of your top 5 values, describing how you want that value to be lived out in your everyday life.
Discussion Questions:
- What are you learning about yourself through these exercises?
- Have you discovered any disconnect between the values you say are important and the way you're currently living?
- How might a clearer understanding of your experiences and values influence the way you lead?
Required Reading
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Section 3: The 2nd Law (Chapters 8-10)
Discussion Questions:
- What is one positive habit you've struggled to develop and how could you make it more attractive by pairing it with something you already enjoy? (Chapter 8; How to Make a Habit Irresistible)
- How are the people you surround yourself with influencing the person and leader you're becoming? Are they reinforcing the habits you want to develop? (Chapter 9; The Role of Family and Friends in Shaping Your Habits)
- Think about a bad habit you've struggled to change. What deeper desire might be driving that habit and how could you find a healthier way to satisfy that desire? (Chapter 10; How to Find and Fix the Causes of Your Bad Habits)
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