Awareness Intelligence Cycle

The following is a technique I use with men in groups (Awareness Intelligence Cycle) that helps them improve as disciples and leaders. This is self-imposed activity is used for developing higher awareness as a disciple & leader that results in rapid personal development. If we can master this process in our personal and professional life, we will head down a path of constant improvement and overcome the obstacles to growth. The following is a short synopsis of the process.

1. AWARENESS OF AN INDICATOR

• Person becomes aware that something is “out-of-place”
  • RESPONSE A: We address “out-of-place” issue (move to #2)
  • RESPONSE B:
    • Person ignores unintentionally (get distracted)
    • Person ignores intentionally (an ongoing flaw & offer excuse)
• An Observer becomes aware that something is “out-of-place” with said Person
  • RESPONSE A: Observer could choose to increase our awareness but this:
    • Could be embarrassing (depending on the Indicator)
    • Could be difficult to navigate (supervisor, parent)
    • Complex to address (risk) by the Observer due to four factors:
      • The deeper the issue the higher the risk
      • The farther the relationship the higher the risk
      • The lower the teachability the higher the risk
      • The greater the isolation the higher the risk
  • RESPONSE B: Observer ignores and hopes the person will figure it out on their own.

2. CONNECTION OF INDICATOR TO AN EFFECT

• We follow the connection of a sign (effect) to the issue (cause or the thing that is out-of-place)
  • Involves a sense of curiosity, mystery, wanting
  • Dependent on our ability and willingness to listen
• Signs (effects) can come from different dimensions of our life
  • Personal Character
  • Leadership Style, Talent, Skill
  • How we Deal with Problems
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Authority
  • Time/Rest/Space

3. RESOLVING THE CA– USE

• Resolution is relatively simple
  • Resolution completes the “aha” experience
  • Resolution increases the likelihood that the pattern of A.I. will repeat
• Resolution is extremely difficult:
  • When it is a pattern that has played out for a long time
  • When it is a pattern that if changed could alter life
  • When it is a pattern that might disrupt a major area of life
  • Resolution creates new mental wiring that resulting from in experiential learning