Definition of PersonalityPersonality - A relatively stable set of characteristics that influences an individual’s behavior

Definitions: Mackinnon (1959)•Personality refers to “factors” inside

people that explain their behavior

•The sum total of typical ways of acting, thinking, and feeling that makes a person unique.

Definitions: R.B. Cattell (1950)•The personality of an individual is that which enables us to predict what he will do in a given situation”

3 Facts to Consider When Defining “Personality”

Individuals are unique

Individuals behave differently in different situations

Although individuals are unique and behave inconsistently across situations, there is considerable commonality in human behavior

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

A man is identified by his personality – public image.It is the totality of the person and not merely external

looks, but character, behavioral traits and attitude towards life.

Personality development – is the improvement of behavioral traits such as communication skills, interpersonal relationships, attitude towards life and restoring our ethics.

Know your

personalityCharacte

r traits Behavioral traits

Attitudinal

Change

IntegrityInterper

sonal Skills

Positive Attitude

Acceptance

Communication Skills

Win-win situation

DisciplineLeadershi

p Qualities

Keep the end in mind

Dedication Stress and Time

managementSynergise

BODY LANGUAGEBody language communicates much more than words. Body language signals are called ‘leakages’ because you may try to tell something, but the truth will leak out visually.

Factors Determine our Attitude(Triple E’s of Attitude)

EnvironmentExperienceEducation

Results of Negative AttitudeBitternessResentmentPurposeless LifeIll HealthHigh stress level for themselves and others

Benefits of Positive Attitude

Increases ProductivityCultivates Team WorkSolves ProblemsImproves QualityMakes Healthy AtmosphereBreeds LoyaltyIncreases ProfitsReduces StressDevelops Pleasing Personality

Steps To Build Positive Attitude

CHANGE FOCUS, LOOK FOR POSITIVEMAKE A HABIT OF DOING IT NOWDEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDEGET INTO CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

PROGRAMMEBUILD A POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEMSTAY AWAY FROM NEGATIVE INFLUENCESLEARN TO LIKE THE THINGS THAT MUST

BE DONESTART YOUR DAY WITH A POSITIVE

MotivationInspiration is Changing Thinking - Motivation is Changing Action

Motivation is the driving force in our lives. It comes from a desire to succeed.

Pain or Gain PrincipleMotivation is a Spark

Motivation Concept

Motivation comes from Within.It is a drive to satisfy an unsatisfied

need.Once a need satisfied, it is no longer a

motivator.No until a lower level need satisfied

does the next higher need become dominant.

An unsatisfied need which can’t be satisfied leads to frustration.

Man is a ‘Wanting Animal” and finds new needs when old ones are satisfied.

Advantages of Motivation

It increases the Employees’ Productivity

It increases a favourable company Image

It provides a means of satisfying employee needs.

It helps boost Group MoraleIt encourages discipline among the employees.

What is Communication?o Transfer of information

and understanding from one person to another person.

o A bridge that a person can cross safely on the river of misunderstanding.

o It is not what you say, but how you say that matters.

o Communication is an art and it is improved by experience and patience.

What is Communication? Messages are Sent and Received.

Confirmation of their receipt.

Interpretation is returned by the receiver to the sender.

Effective communication is always a two-way process.

Be a Good ListenerEncourage

the SpeakerAsk questionsDon’t

interruptDon’t change

the topicShow respectPay attention

Avoid distractions

Be open minded

Concentrate on the message.

Recognize the non-verbal communication

Be ‘SLIM’ and no ‘FAT’F = Fear and Frustration

A = Anxiety and AngerT = TensionS = Self-ConfidenceL = LoveI = InitiativeM = Moderation

What people worry about?

Things that never happen - 40%Things that can’t change - 30%Needless worry about health - 12%

Petty and miscellaneous worry - 10%

Real problems - 8%

A tortoise and a hare story Fast & consistent

will always beat the slow and steady.

Change

3 Things!

Watch your definitions - they become thoughts Watch your thoughts - they become words Watch your words - they become actions Watch your actions - they become your destiny

Remember to . . .

The Choice is YOURSWith a Bad attitude

you can never have a positive dayWith a Positive attitude you can never have a bad day

BUILD CONFIDENCE AND DESTROY FEAR

• Fear is the enemy of success

• It stops people from making right use of opportunity

• Indecision or postponement increases fear

• Action cures Fear

TWO STEPS TO CONQUER FEAR

1. Identify your fear

2. Take appropriate action to eliminate fear

A Starfish Story

Once upon a time there was a wise old man who

used to go to the oceanto do his writing .

He had a habit of walking

on the beach before he began his work…..

One early morning he was walking along the shore, and as he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving

like a dancer.

He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance

to the day.

So he began to walk faster to catch up...

As he got closer, he saw that he was a young man , and the

young man was not dancing ..

Instead he was reaching down to the shore , picking up

something , and very gently throwing it into the ocean….

As the old man got closer , he called out , “Good

morning! What are you doing ?”

The young man paused and replied, “Throwing starfish

into the ocean..”

The young man continued..

“As the sun is up and the tide is going

out….If I don’t throw them in , they will die……”

“But, young man,” said the older, “don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are tens of

thousands of starfish all along it …..You can’t make a

difference..”

The young man listened politely

Then he bent down , picked up another starfish

and threw it inside the sea, outpast the breaking

waves and said……..

“I made a difference to that one….”

Moral of the story….

You can make a difference...

“SMART” GOALS = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Achievable

R = RealisticT = Time-bound

Setting GoalsLONG-TERM GOALS (3-5 Years)SHORT-TERM GOALS

(6 months to a year)IMMEDIATE GOALS (30 Days)

Goal Setting Requirements -7s

DesireDecisionDirectionDedicationDeterminationDisciplineDeadlines

3-stages to turn your dream into reality

•THINK your Dream

•VISUALIZE your Dream

•PLAN your Dream

Thank You - Prerna PATEL ( Trainer, consultant & counselor ) PRERNA Training & Consulting