The Self-Actualizing Style
Essay by Wilfried Kohou • July 17, 2016 • Exam • 1,399 Words (6 Pages) • 810 Views
The Self-Actualizing Style "That man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering Show Me My Circumplex
Individualistic by nature, self-actualized people have a strong interest in working to become everything they are capable of being. They have a healthy sense of self-worth, a strong curiosity about people and things, and an acute awareness of both their own and others' feelings. Their insightfulness and directness add fresh perspective to situations. Self-actualized people are able to live in, and enjoy, the present moment. Freed from the belief that self-worth is related to being approved of or recognized by others, these individuals actively take a higher degree of responsibility for themselves and are motivated by their own values and beliefs. They lead satisfying lives, and their behavior is an effective insulator against stress. In general, this style is characterized by:
The Self-Actualized Manager Self-actualized managers are effective because they are able to see possibilities and opportunities in most situations. They take an open-minded, flexible approach to their work, and their strong intuition enables them to identify and develop realistic long-term goals. These managers are good judges of people and tend to select creative and unconventional staff members. Because they respect the abilities and talents of others, self-actualized managers actively encourage working together toward a project's success. They balance concern for getting the job done with consideration for people and their needs. These managers take pleasure in what they do, and their "zest for life" is often contagious within organizations. Your Results on the Self-Actualizing Style Your results on this style, as indicated by the [pic 2], are in the high range. Thus it is likely that you'll find the following to be descriptive of you: Self-Actualizing Scores in the High Range [pic 3]
While you can become fully involved in projects that interest you, you tend to leave situations you don't find as satisfying: your motivation to do something comes completely from within. You have many interests, and are open to new people and experiences. Others typically admire your confidence, spontaneity, and the joy you experience in simply living. People with scores in the medium and low ranges may exhibit different thinking and behavioral tendencies that those described above. While your score did not fall in those ranges, you may find the following descriptions useful: Self-Actualizing Scores in the Medium Range
Self-Actualizing Scores in the Low Range
How Self-Actualizing Relates to Other Styles Note: In this section, statements that are followed by a green [pic 7], indicate statements that are relevant to your profile. Other statements, followed by a red [pic 8], indicate statements that may not apply directly to you. These statements may still be of interest in that they describe how the different styles work together. A higher Avoidance (6 o'clock position) score may work against your Self-Actualizing score. [pic 9] Avoidance-oriented people lack self-esteem and tend to move away from opportunities for personal growth. In contrast, self-actualized people tend to be confident and look for chances to grow and improve. One or more of your scores for Approval, Conventional and/or Dependent (3, 4, and 5 o'clock positions) may be higher if your Self-Actualizing score is lower. Those who use these three defensive styles seek feelings of self-worth through others, rather than through themselves. [pic 10] Higher Humanistic-Encouraging (1 o'clock position) and Achievement (11 o'clock position) scores effectively complement a higher Self-Actualizing score: in fact, the most successful key executives typically score highest in these three styles. Using these styles represents a unique balance of attention to people, tasks, and one's own growth and development, as well as a sense of overall satisfaction. [pic 11] Becoming More Effective: Steps To Change Those who are self-actualized feel in complete control of their lives, are vitally interested in what is happening around them, and have achieved a unique sense of self-acceptance, self-respect, and pride in what they do. The more these statements describe you, the less Self-Actualizing you are now:
Use these suggestions to become more Self-Actualizing:
Becoming more Self-Actualizing can result in these benefits:
___________________________ [pic 12] Those who are truly Self-Actualizing have a unique view of lie, are postive, and often find beauty in things that seem mundane to others. |
[pic 13]
...
...