Awakening Awareness and the Power of Hope | Mai Moore

Awakening awareness of oneself has been a common thread for many of the rockstars who’ve shared their journeys on this podcast series.  

And yet, to have greater impact in the service of others and to be a more effective leader, we also need to become “other” aware. 

This is a “yes and…” both self-aware and other-aware: the ability to grow the impact of our superpowers and be better leaders, requires the same amplifiers of superpowers that past guests have shared: empathy, curiosity, and connections, and today’s guest talks specifically about awakening awareness to the experiences and perspectives of others.

 Today we’re joined by Mai Moore, the former technology executive turned social justice leader, and we explore her experience with her superpower, “awakening awareness,” and the benefits of our own increasing awareness has on our ability to impact the people and communities we serve.

✨ New Pillar of Potential ✨
This is the first episode in this podcast series where we explore the role that hope has with the guests’ superpower and their journey towards their potential and possible self. 

And to be clear, when we’re talking about hope, we’re using a definition that psychologist Charles R. Synder put forth in his “Hope Theory”: 

Hope is a motivational state based on one's belief in:

➡️ Having achievable goals, 
➡️ On the right path, and 
➡️ Their ability and capabilities to create change

And Mai picks up and runs with this definition of Hope and amplifies it by suggesting when tied together with authenticity, it makes a bigger impact, and also fuels more hope.

In this episode, Mai answers the following questions:
 - How does becoming more aware of others make you a better leader?
 - How does awareness increase social impact?
 - Why hope requires action in order to have an impact?
 - How to give others hope?
 
My favorite quote from the episode: “Awakening awareness is the ability to see more clearly so we can lead better.”

This feels like one of those statements that no one would argue with, however, the power is where one chooses to fix their gaze, and having the continuous curiosity to go deeper and understand even more what it is like to be someone else.

📌 Connect with Mai Moore
Website: https://maimoore.com
Instagram: @maimoore
LinkedIn: Mai Moore

Music in this episode by Ian Kastner.

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is a series of conversations where I speak with interesting people about their special talent or superhero power and the meaningful impact it has on others. The intention is to learn more about their experience with their superhero power, so that we can learn something about the special talent in each of us which allows us to connect more deeply with our purpose and achieve our potential. 

For more info about the podcast or to check out more episodes, go to: https://whatdoyouknowtobetrue.com/  

"What Do You Know To Be True?" is hosted by Roger Kastner, is a production of Three Blue Pens, and is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Duwamish and Suquamish people. To discover the ancestral lands of the indigenous people whose land you may be on, go to: https://native-land.ca/

Keywords

#AlmostSocialImpact #Awareness #Authenticity #Hope