Week 2 Discussion – Self and Social Awareness
We learned this week that self-reflection is a key element of honing our Self and Social Awareness. When we self-reflect we consider both our strengths and where we have room for improvement. In the workplace, self reflection should occur after receiving feedback. That’s because receiving feedback from others and interacting with people are essential aspects of self and social awareness. Understanding your strengths and weaknesses and knowing how to resolve conflict are vital in the workplace.

Remember to answer each part of the discussion prompt in a thoughtful, logical, and well organized manner. A substantial discussion forum response should make connections to course content, professional experiences, and personal experiences.

Suggested Discussion Organization:
Paragraph 1: Self Awareness: Describe a time when you received constructive feedback from your boss, coworker, or teacher. How did you react to the feedback? Did your reaction demonstrate strong self awareness?
Paragraph 2: Social Awareness: Describe a time when you had a difference of opinion with a coworker, a boss, or a teacher. What steps did you use to resolve the conflict, or the difference of opinion? Did the steps you took demonstrate strong social awareness? If not, what could you have done differently to have improved the situation?