In spite of his idiosyncrasies, he was remarkably self-reflective and would actually change his behavior.

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Off the bench in friendly audiences, he can be gregarious, inquisitive and often self-reflective.

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Organizations, governments, individuals all find it is not always fun to be self-reflective.

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She's also reluctant to be self-reflective in public.

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Anytime you use unconventional conventions to tell a story, particularly at a time when pop culture is so self-reflective and it's difficult to find a unique voice, I think you are going to have a hard time selling it to people.

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But by identifying specific, non-essential, and not damning areas of development, you can come across as a self-aware, reflective, and thoughtful professional.

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Davis' subtle enactment of Edgar, who claims deteriorating health, equally embraces his bullying ways, empty swagger and self-pitying, reflective moments of broken spirit.

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Peter Levene, Chairman of the London-based insurers Lloyd's, admitted the mood among corporate representatives would need to be more reflective and self-critical than usual.

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Everyone likes a speech that is reflective and honest, and one way to set the stage is by using tactful self-effacement.

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