Self-awareness isn't just about knowing how you move through the world; it’s about knowing how your energy affects others. Everything is connected—your interactions with other people, how they perceive you, your attitude, and your responses to them in the moment—and all can be enhanced through better self-awareness. Here’s how to become more selfless with your self-awareness: Don’t assume that you know how others perceive you. What we think we’re projecting and how others are receiving our energy can be two very different things. To bridge the gap, seek the input of others. Press the pause button. Our never-ending activity often leaves us feeling stressed, and we can’t help but bring that negativity with us in our interactions with others. But by regularly hitting the proverbial pause button, you’ll allow yourself a few moments to reset. Be intentional. Before you head into a team huddle, begin a pitch, or meet with a client, make a conscious choice about what energy you want to project and then do that. Hone your powers of observation. How aware of you of others and your environment? The best way to increase your powers of observation is to pay attention. (And spoiler alert, you can’t effectively do that when you’re multi-tasking.) #leadership …see more