Summary of Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter's The Mind of the Leader

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Self-leadership is the ability to manage your own thoughts, behaviors, and actions. It is the foundation for effectiveness and productivity, and for living according to your values and aspirations. #2 Self-awareness is the skill of being aware of your thoughts, emotions, and values, moment to moment. Through self-awareness, we can lead ourselves with authenticity and integrity. #3 The starting point of leadership is self-awareness. We must have awareness of ourselves to lead ourselves. In this chapter, we explore self-awareness, how your mind works, and how you can gain better self-awareness through mindfulness. #4 Self-awareness is the ability to monitor yourself so you can manage yourself accordingly. It is getting to know yourself, moment by moment. It is knowing what you are thinking while you think it and what you are feeling when you feel it.