The Mirror That Talks Back

I used to think leadership meant having the right answers. Then one of my team members said, “Jerry, you don’t listen, you don’t wait to respond.” That stung. But it was true.

That day, I discovered that self-awareness is a mirror that talks back. It doesn’t just reflect my face; it reflects my impact. When I finally listened to that feedback, I saw how my defensiveness shut people down. I wasn’t leading with clarity; I was protecting my ego. That realization changed everything.

I began to slow down and ask, “How did what I just said land with you?” 

Those eight words opened doors that had been closed for years. My team began to share ideas more freely, and trust started to grow again.

The same principle transformed my other close relationships. When I stopped reacting and started reflecting, arguments became conversations.

I learned that connection grows best in the soil of self-awareness.

Whether in love or leadership, self-awareness isn’t self-criticism, it’s self-correction. It’s the courage to face what I’d rather not see and the wisdom to grow from it. When I change my reflection, I change my relationships, and ultimately, my life.

Watch for the blind spots.

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Author Jerry D. Clark has faced life’s challenges and created strategies for success—he’s eager to share his insights with you! 🎯