Quick Spoon: Awareness often begins with a metaphorical itch

About this episode

Ross reflects on the importance of awareness in leadership and personal growth.

You can't lead beyond what you notice and awareness often begins with a metaphorical itch. A feeling that something isn't quite right. Something isn't fitting. Something needs attention. In this Quick Spoon , Ross reflects on a question that changed what he started paying attention to and explores why awareness can be uncomfortable, but essential for growth and leadership. Reflection Question - What have you been noticing recently that you've been tempted to brush aside? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes. Leadership beyond autopilot - The McIntosh ACT Leadership Framework Visit Ross'  Website. Connect with Ross on  LinkedIn People Soup on  Instagram  which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life He's now also on  Bluesky The People Soup Website on  CAPTIVATE

People in this episode

Host: Ross

Topics covered

• awareness
• leadership
• personal growth
• reflection
• behavioral science

Keywords

• awareness
• leadership
• metaphorical itch
• personal growth
• reflection question

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Organizations: People Soup

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