In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined Steve Fleming, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. Steve illuminated the critical role of self-awareness and how developing this ability can enhance performance. He also shares insights from his new book: How the New Science of Self Awareness Gives Us the Edge.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Introduction & episode highlight
00:36 - Steve's background
01:14 - Interest in metacognition
02:22 - The role of self-awareness
03:31 - Differences in self-awareness
03:35 - Is self-awareness innate?
04:39 - Development of self-awareness in children
06:03 - Metacognition vs. self-awareness
07:17 - Animal vs. human self-awareness
08:12 - Benefits of self-awareness
09:05 - Improving self-awareness
12:11 - Using affirmations to enhance self-awareness
12:28 - Self-awareness in animals
14:28 - Self-awareness and AI
17:05 - Outsourcing to AI impacts self-reflection
18:41 - Dreams and self-awareness
21:02 - Using affirmations while sleeping
23:16 - Additional resources
23:31 - Connecting with Steve
24:00 - Key takeaways and closing thoughts
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