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The connection of high self esteem and individual peak performance is very clear.  A key trait of high self esteem is a strong self awareness and acceptance of oneself.  Individuals who truly understand their own strengths will ensure they are performing a role in which they are competent but also enjoy.  This in turn leads those individuals to be peak performers in their chosen profession. 

I will be  reviewing the key elements of self esteem as defined by Nathaniel Branden in his book “The Six Pillars of Self Esteem” and the implication on team performance.  Discussing each of the pillars in turn, starting with Pillar #1 – Living Consciously.

1. Living Consciously:
Respect for facts; being present to what we are doing while we are doing it; seeking and being eagerly open to any information, knowledge, or feedback that bears on our interests, values, goals, and projects; seeking to understand not only the world external to self but also our inner world as well, so that we do not act out of self-blindness.

Being present, seeing clearly and being open, allows individuals to build self esteem as they are solidly grounded in reality.  This sense of stability translates to confidence in themselves and their abilities given the situations.  If they are in a situation where they do not feel they can deliver what is required, they will take action to bridge the gap or remove themselves from the situation.

So how does this translate to successful teams?  As we work with team members being engaged is critical and living consciously increases engagement.  It also is extremely important in building trust within the team.  Team members can count on each other to a much higher degree when all team members are engaged and focus on a clear understanding of the common objective.

Challenge yourself and your team mates to “live consciously” it will both build self esteem and increase the performance of your team.

Lynn

Team Enthusiast