Finding yourself

When we see people being authentically themselves we call it things like “individuality” and “charisma” - yet how can we be our true selves when we have so many demanding roles to fulfil in life? This book explores how you can find your authentic self, understand who you really are and as a result relate to others much more effectively. It explores how you can be more yourself in the workplace, particularly in management and leadership roles.

Content

1. Introduction
2. Part 1 – Understanding yourself
3. Understanding human beings
   1. The evolutionary biologists’ view
   2. The psychologists’ view
   3. The management theorists’ view
   4. Conclusion
4. What motivates us
   1. Motivation at different life stages
   2. Motivation for individuals
   3. Conclusion
5. Who we think we are
   1. Our roles
   2. Role conflict
   3. Our identity
   4. Feeling lost
   5. Personality and ego
   6. Internal identity
   7. Conclusion
6. Who we really are
   1. The authentic self
   2. Self-awareness
   3. Self-understanding
   4. Self-acceptance
   5. Conclusion
7. Part 2 – Relating to others
8. How we see each other
   1. Prejudice
   2. Projection
   3. Persona
   4. Conclusion
9. Relating to others at work
   1. Roles at work
   2. Management and leadership
   3. Promotion
   4. Developing a coaching management style
   5. Conclusion
10. Developing your inter-personal skills
    1. Listening
    2. Non-verbal communication
    3. Pauses and silences
    4. Summarising and checking
    5. Questions
    6. Statements
    7. Conclusion
11. Conclusion