Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!
Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation. Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation. Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership. Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others. Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age. Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!

Welcome to this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, where we journey into the realm of self-aware leadership. I'm your host, Nia Thomas, and today we're joined by a remarkable guest, Lauren Rosario Maldonado. As an executive coach, author, and thought leader with over 25 years of experience, Lauren specializes in leadership and cultural intelligence. Her expertise lies in building high-performing, inclusive teams across various industries.
Loren is an insightful author passionate about helping leaders enhance their self-awareness to improve business relationships and resolve employee conflicts. With a keen understanding of the importance of self-awareness in today's digital age, Loren's book serves as a practical guide for those aspiring to elevate their leadership skills and reputation. Through this work, Loren offers invaluable advice on leveraging self-awareness for leadership excellence, capitalizing on constructive feedback, and pioneering people-centric approaches in business. Available at major retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, "Charting Your Leadership Journey" is an essential resource for leaders ready to embark on their self-improvement journey.
Join us as we explore the transformative power of cultural intelligence, exploring how self-awareness serves as the foundation for effective leadership. Discover the essence of empathy, humility, and curiosity in fostering meaningful connections and driving impactful change. Stay tuned as Lauren shares insights from her book, "Becoming the Change," and her podcast, Choice Chats, which inspire leaders to embrace diversity and navigate the complexities of the modern workplace with cultural intelligence and grace.
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