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.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/Thanks to Greenhouse for Supporting the Show!Greenhouse helps companies adopt a fair hiring approach that positively impacts their people and business. Because when you hire for the kind of business you want to build, you hire for what’s next.Learn more at Greenhouse.com/hireEpisode highlights00:00 - Introduction & episode highlight00:36 - Steve's background01:14 - Interest in metacognition02:22 - The role of self-awareness03:31 - Differences in self-awareness03:35 - Is self-awareness innate?04:39 - Development of self-awareness in children06:03 - Metacognition vs. self-awareness07:17 - Animal vs. human self-awareness08:12 - Benefits of self-awareness09:05 - Improving self-awareness12:11 - Using affirmations to enhance self-awareness12:28 - Self-awareness in animals14:28 - Self-awareness and AI17:05 - Outsourcing to AI impacts self-reflection18:41 - Dreams and self-awareness21:02 - Using affirmations while sleeping23:16 - Additional resources23:31 - Connecting with Steve24:00 - Key takeaways and closing thoughtsAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.