?? Unveiling the Full Rainbow: Lessons on Self-Awareness and Leadership ??
Sandra Velasco
Empowering Leaders to Transform Healthcare | Country President Adriatics at Novartis
Greetings, everyone! ?? Have you ever paused to contemplate the beauty of a perfectly circular rainbow? It serves as a visual reminder of how every element in our surroundings can hold valuable lessons for our personal and professional journey. ????
Self-awareness, much like the full spectrum of colors in a rainbow, is essential for authentic leadership. Just as each color contributes to the formation of a rainbow, every aspect of our personality and experience shapes our identity as leaders. ????
?? Exploring Our Inner Spectrum: Just as light breaks down into colors in a rainbow, self-awareness allows us to explore different facets of ourselves. Understanding our strengths, weaknesses, and values helps us lead from an authentic and congruent place.
?? Embracing Internal Diversity: A rainbow shows us how the combination of colors creates a stunning spectacle. Similarly, being aware of my emotions, talents, and areas of improvement allows me to integrate my internal diversity and lead with better balance and empathy.
??? Rising Above Challenges: Much like a rainbow appears after the rain, I've leveraged my self-awareness to address professional challenges. My capacity to remain composed in high-pressure situations has been a valuable tool for my personal growth and potentially, influence on others.
?? Guiding Toward Authenticity: Just as a rainbow is unique and beautiful in its entirety, self-awareness helps us grasp our uniqueness. By embracing our individual traits and core values, we can lead authentically and attract others with our genuine authenticity.
?? Leading from the Inside Out: I see my self-awareness as an internal guiding light that may influence my team. Acknowledging my own limitations has, at times, encouraged others to share their challenges, contributing to a supportive atmosphere we all value.
So, while you admire a complete and round rainbow, I encourage you to reflect on your own journey of self-awareness.
Each color in your personal rainbow serves a purpose in your leadership path! ???
Financial Educator | Speaker | Lecturer | Founder of WomenInvestorsClub.com and FunFinanceAcademy.com #FinancialWellbeing
12 个月Amazing picture, insightful article and beautifully written. Thank you, Sandra Velasco!
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12 个月Love it, Sandra!
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12 个月Totally agree with "Leading from the Inside Out". We need to look more inside in order to bright outside and genuinely inspire others!
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12 个月I had no idea! That's a stunning photo - thanks for sharing
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12 个月I didn’t know that!! That is so beautiful!! ??