ASSIGNMENT
A Healthy Personality
From American Psychologist
Gordon Allport (1897-1967)
Six Characteristics
1. Extension of the sense of self.
This includes concern for the welfare of others and growth in skills interests. There is a wider participation in life.
2. Warm relating of self to others.
Capacity to love and give to others, respect for others.
3. Emotional Security (self-acceptance).
Minimum of internal conflict.
4. Realistic perceptions and skills.
A growing ability to deal with reality.
5. Self-objectification: insight and humour.
Can laugh at oneself.
6. *** A Unifying Philosophy of Life
This gives a sense of purpose and direction to life.
A Healthy Personality: Allport
1. Extension of the sense of self.
2. Warm relating of self to others.
3. Emotional Security (self-acceptance).
4. Realistic perceptions and skills.
5. Self-objectification: insight and humour.
6. *** A Unifying Philosophy of Life
Questions to Discuss:
In YOUR Life:
1)How are you doing on these six things?
Which characteristics do you excel in?
PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP
2) How do you think that these Healthy Personality Traits Relate to a being a Good Leader?
AREAS FOR GROWTH
3. Are there any areas that you would like to grow in or develop to become a more effective leader?
4) What is an important event (or a person) in your life that has helped to shape the person that you are today?