Social Awareness

Reading people and the mood in the room accurately.

When this skill is strong

• You notice when a group's mood shifts, even if nobody says anything.
• You pick up tone and timing, not only the words.
• You check your read instead of assuming.

Signs it is asking for attention

• You learn about tension later, from someone else.
• You assume you know how people feel without asking.
• The same misunderstandings keep happening with different people.

Practices to try this week

• In your next meeting, notice one person's energy shift and one possible reason for it.
• Try: 'I might be reading this wrong. How is today going for you?'
• Before you react, ask yourself what story you are telling about the other person, and what else could be true.