Title: Working with People Who Aren’t Self-Aware
Headings: Working with People Who Aren’t Self-Aware
Working with People Who Aren’t Self-Aware
Understanding the problem
What’s behind the tension?
Where is this person coming from?
Helping the unaware
Am I the right messenger?
Am I willing to accept the worst-case scenario?
What to do if they don’t change

Content: the unaware can’t see how they’re showing up (“That client meeting went well!”). Helping the unaware
Once you’ve determined someone suffers from a lack of self-awareness, it’s time to honestly assess whether they can be helped. Think about their intentions and whether they’d want to change. Have you seen them ask for a different perspective or welcome critical feedback? This suggests that it’s possible to help them become more self-aware. But the odds can be steep. Our survey found that although 70% of people with unaware colleagues have tried to help them improve, only 31% were successful or very successful. And among those who decided not to help, only 21% said they regretted their decision. So before you step in, ask yourself: Am I the right messenger?