We All Have Them
I was talking with a friend who leads thousands of people. She is incredibly self-aware and I was amazed at her insight. She described an insecurity that she has and how she was battling not to allow it to drive her behavior with her family and her work environment.What if you were asked to describe something about yourself that made you feel insecure? Does anything come to your mind? We all have them.
Our society seems to reward those who appear overly confident, even if that confidence is nothing but shallow arrogance. The rewards are generally short-lived as the false narrative cannot be sustained. Those who have the courage to face their insecurities with honesty and authenticity are the ones who will ultimately influence others and enjoy strong connections with those they care about.
The strongest relationships are developed when there is an ability to recognize one’s own weaknesses and do the self-work necessary to make the relationship stronger rather than toxic. The first step is taking time to reflect on how our words, behaviors, and actions affect others. The next step is to change how we are interacting within our relationships. Choosing not to allow our emotions to dictate our behavior is vital to experiencing success in this process.
We all have been affected by someone who has allowed their insecurities to damage a conversation, team, or relationship. The results are frustrating, damaging, and even hurtful. Let’s not be that person.
Instead, we can work on our self-awareness. Let’s be honest about identifying our insecurities and then not allowing them to define us or our relationships.
Choose to do the work to become aware of what is holding you back from having strong relationships, and you will make a difference.
Larry
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