Confident At Work 47. How To Be A Good Manager and Leader (To Yourself)
Jun 2, 2023
A look at the inner supervisor we all carry and how it shapes career experiences. A discussion of common self-mismanagement patterns like relentless self-criticism. Exploration of how internal culture affects resilience, wellbeing and decisions. Practical prompts for redesigning how you lead and give feedback to yourself.
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You Carry Your Internal Boss Everywhere
- You are your closest supervisor, manager and leader throughout your career and you carry that internal boss with you to every role.
- Most people never consciously notice how they manage themselves and how that internal leader shapes their work life.
Internal Culture Can Be Toxic Or Nurturing
- Poor internal self-leadership is common and often goes unnoticed like background noise.
- That internal culture can be nurturing or toxic and it strongly affects how you perform and feel at work.
Self-Management Drives Career Outcomes
- How you manage yourself affects confidence, procrastination, mistakes and career choices.
- Even people who love their work can lose passion or avoid promotion because their inner boss is harsh.