Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Find out the name for this behaviour – it’s not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: * The difference between acquisitive and protective self-monitoring * The type of people who may engage in self-monitoring * My own experience with self-monitoring and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  Self-monitoring reflects the extent individuals differ in their responses to social cues. “Self-monitoring involves the degree of concern individuals have for behaving appropriately in a social setting” Self monitoring is a personality trait “if it’s not part of your personality.. it becomes tiring. You could even think about it as a form of emotional labour or identity work” Some people engage in self monitoring because they feel they need to “People who are underrepresented, marginalised or disadvantaged at work may engage in self monitoring behaviour” Here are some resources so you can go deeper:  Mark Snyder (psychologist) – Wikipedia Interactive Self Monitoring Scale. Check out these related episodes of the show. The Performance of Self In Everyday Life  [Book Review] What’s good for the goose may not be as good for the gander: the benefits of self-monitoring for men and women in task groups and dyadic conflicts How Façades of Conformity Reveal An Inclusion Issue Why Having a Babyface Helps Black Leaders in the Workplace [Research Breakdown] The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion