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Who is the person in the mirror?

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  As 2022 nears its end, take a moment to ask yourself: how will you prepare for a new year? Have you paused to reflect on your performance and how you show up to others?  Traditionally, we define self-awareness as knowing what you are good at and not good at with a willingness to grow  [i] . It is an acknowledgment that your self-perception may not align with how others perceive you.    How can you become more self-aware? Frequently asking others for feedback or utilizing tools such as 360s can create a picture of others’ perceptions.   Ask yourself, “Does this feedback show the leader I aspire to be? If not, what do I do to change?” This learning mindset requires a change in behavior and action. Awareness requires communication and accountability.   Self-awareness is both awareness of self and your impact on others. Here are three strategies to move toward the improvement of self-awareness  [i] .   Step out of your comfort zone   Anything out of your comfort is an