Self-awareness has become somewhat of a buzzword in the business and education sectors. And it seems to make sense. After all, the way we work with others, the way we lead, and the way we work to deliver results all comes back to understanding who we are and how others perceive us. But self-awareness is not simply acquired through a little light introspection and then calling it good. As Tasha Eurich points out in this book, self-awareness is developed and refined over time, and it often involves doing some work that is uncomfortable and sometimes undesirable. But when one considers that leaders and teams who lack self-awareness consistency perform a much lower levels than those who exhibit healthier levels of self-awareness, it is something that cannot be ignored. The more self-aware individual is not only more productive and fulfilled at work, but they also tend to be happier outside of work and more likely to achieve their personal goals. Eurich provides a number of strategies that readers can use to develop their own self-awareness while also offering tactics for dealing with those we encounter in work and in life who are not self-aware (and especially those who have no apparent desire to get there, either).

[Disclaimer: This review is based on a copy of the book provided by the publisher via Blogging For Books.] ( )

I started off really well with this book and had read at least 100 pages. But then I did not want to pick it up again. It just seemed to belong to that group of self help books that say something basic but use a lot of words to get there. So I did that relatively rare thing of abandoning it. ( )

A well-balanced book that will appeal to a newish audience of self-improvement reader - those who are able to cope with both logic and reasoning aspects as well as emotional ones. In fact, it places the emotional determinations in a light that many readers may find uncomfortable. A book designed to cut through the self-help standards and get to accurate and useful self-awareness, through equally important external analysis (vs. strictly internal). I'm digging the trend towards scientists laying out the things that work in the giant stew of misguided efforts of the past (Freud sits at the throne atop of the worst examples).

On the down side - at the end of the book, she promotes a workbook (64pgs IIRC) to do a thorough self-assessment using the books outline, and she charges 20.00 for it. ( )

Title: Insight
Author: Tasha Eurich
Publisher: Crown Business
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life" by Tasha Eurich

My Thoughts....

This was definitely a wonderful read for anyone wanting to increase their self awareness through scientific finding and some authentic stories that will definitely help in the way you may be perceived. The read will help one in asking the question what instead of why as it offered ups such informative, colorful and even some humor. I loved how this author was able to give the readers some anecdotes coming from her own practice and in the end making the read a educational read along with her appendix which was a great tool to use too. By the end of this read one will be able to see "that we should never stop seeking personal insight in order to form stronger relationships, teams and growth."

These are definitely some steps one can do in order to evaluate just where you are now and even some ideas on how one must chance especially if you don't like the feedback you hear. Now, I will say one has to be in the right frame of mind to be open and receptive to any change one may want in there life. Sometimes it may be a forever journey getting to this place, but it is worth the effect to try.

In the end I will take from the read "Insight" being a good read of how to get a good sense of how others may see you through self-awareness with some detailed exercises for developing that skill. This is definitely a read for "therapist, managers and anyone interested in improving themselves as a human being." As for me I can only say its teaching me my own self-awareness and lack thereof. I am still working on this thought-provoking process. ( )

This self-help book does deal somewhat with self-awareness. However, the bulk of useful, actionable information about that topic is in the first few chapters (from a personal growth standpoint which is what I was, personally, looking for). This book is more anecdotal and tells about the author's experiences as a corporate coach, primarily. The final chapter has some helpful tips for dealing with folks who are self-delusional, but the overall takeaway, is that corporate coaching and 360 feedback is the bomb.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!