The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Awareness, Acceptance, and Change".
The document discusses mentoring, coaching, and feedback. It defines mentoring as helping less experienced employees through career and psychosocial functions. Coaching involves assessing skills, guiding experience, and providing regular feedback to help executives achieve their potential. Effective feedback should be factual, focus on feelings and interpretations, and suggest actions for improvement. Creating a culture where feedback is valued and received positively can help organizations and individuals grow.
This document discusses cross-cultural communications and provides context and principles for improving cross-cultural performance. It notes that cross-cultural performance involves continuously improving one's awareness, empathy, attitude, mindset, and approach through experiences in multicultural environments. The document emphasizes developing a growth mindset and non-judgmental attitude to avoid "myopia syndrome" and better understand different cultural perspectives. It highlights listening with empathy and understanding context as important principles for cross-cultural communications.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Facets of Assertiveness".
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The Origins of Assertiveness".
How to End a Challenging Session Smoothly: 13 Eminent Therapists Share Their ...Becky DeGrossa
Do you worry that your client has just opened a wound as the clock winds down and you need to end the session? Are you concerned that you might be sending them off raw, unsettled, and unresolved?
If so, you are not alone. In fact, mastering the art of closing a therapy session without leaving your client feeling cut off is a challenge for many, and a skill that is worth learning.
Objectives--- Learn group activities to help clients...
~ Explore why it is important to develop interpersonal skills
~ Identify the goals of interpersonal skill development
~ Explore why the relationship with self is vital in developing healthy relationships with others
~ Identify personal vulnerabilities which may impact interactions with others
~ Discuss boundaries, why they are important and common boundary issues
~ Explore resentment and jealousy and how to help clients address these feelings
~ Help clients develop a plan for nurturing relationships
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Challenging and Closing Down".
Practical tips on improving your confidence.
There are people who live “normal lives” and appear to be “just fine,” but due to their problems with confidence often stumble over obstacles they should never be stumbling over.
Tips on how you can get rid of stage fear, meeting new people, starting your own business.
The document discusses mentoring, coaching, and feedback. It defines mentoring as helping less experienced employees through career and psychosocial functions. Coaching involves assessing skills, guiding experience, and providing regular feedback to help executives achieve their potential. Effective feedback should be factual, focus on feelings and interpretations, and suggest actions for improvement. Creating a culture where feedback is valued and received positively can help organizations and individuals grow.
This document discusses cross-cultural communications and provides context and principles for improving cross-cultural performance. It notes that cross-cultural performance involves continuously improving one's awareness, empathy, attitude, mindset, and approach through experiences in multicultural environments. The document emphasizes developing a growth mindset and non-judgmental attitude to avoid "myopia syndrome" and better understand different cultural perspectives. It highlights listening with empathy and understanding context as important principles for cross-cultural communications.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Facets of Assertiveness".
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The Origins of Assertiveness".
How to End a Challenging Session Smoothly: 13 Eminent Therapists Share Their ...Becky DeGrossa
Do you worry that your client has just opened a wound as the clock winds down and you need to end the session? Are you concerned that you might be sending them off raw, unsettled, and unresolved?
If so, you are not alone. In fact, mastering the art of closing a therapy session without leaving your client feeling cut off is a challenge for many, and a skill that is worth learning.
Objectives--- Learn group activities to help clients...
~ Explore why it is important to develop interpersonal skills
~ Identify the goals of interpersonal skill development
~ Explore why the relationship with self is vital in developing healthy relationships with others
~ Identify personal vulnerabilities which may impact interactions with others
~ Discuss boundaries, why they are important and common boundary issues
~ Explore resentment and jealousy and how to help clients address these feelings
~ Help clients develop a plan for nurturing relationships
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Challenging and Closing Down".
Practical tips on improving your confidence.
There are people who live “normal lives” and appear to be “just fine,” but due to their problems with confidence often stumble over obstacles they should never be stumbling over.
Tips on how you can get rid of stage fear, meeting new people, starting your own business.
The document discusses the importance of empathy in problem solving. It argues that (1) people are more motivated to solve problems that directly impact them, (2) lacking empathy makes it difficult to care about problems facing others, and (3) developing empathy allows people to better understand different perspectives and support solving community issues. The document provides strategies for improving empathy, such as listening without judgment and considering how potential solutions benefit everyone. Developing empathy is key to identifying problems all stakeholders have a role in solving.
The document provides an overview of leadership qualities and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It discusses that effective leadership requires understanding the big picture, empowering and developing teams, and adapting to different situations. It also outlines the seven habits which include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, synergizing, and sharpening the saw.
This document provides advice on developing inner strength and personal growth. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of admitting weaknesses and addressing them through action. Specific tips are provided for building self-assurance, including blocking negative self-talk, following your heart, seeking moral support, and believing in your own abilities. Maintaining a positive mindset is also highlighted as key to achieving goals and handling challenges.
This document provides guidance on personal growth and development through self-reflection. It discusses a 3-step process of identifying strengths and weaknesses, admitting to weaknesses, and addressing areas for improvement. Specific strategies are outlined, such as getting feedback from others, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a growth mindset through action and perseverance. The importance of cultivating self-assurance, positivity, and having a clear sense of purpose are also emphasized to overcome challenges and criticisms in life.
Introducing Inner Strength Manifesto - The #1 Secret to constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance and Realize Your Inner Potential. Inside this ebook,you will discover the topics about what 95%of the people do not know about personal growth.''no matter what'', little known wayto: self assurance!,how positivity enable you to achieve more in life,how to be a rockstarand attract people effortlessly manifestation at its'core,2 simple way to practice manifestation and so much more!
Introducing Inner Strength Manifesto - The #1 Secret to Constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance and Realize Your Inner Potential. Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about what 95% of the people do not know about personal growth, ''no matter what'' ,little known way to: self assurance!, how positivity enables you to achieve more in life, how to be a Rockstar and attract people effortlessly, manifestation at it's core, 2 simple ways to practice manifestation and so much more.
This document provides guidance on developing self-awareness and confidence. It discusses identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are given to build confidence, such as getting feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The document stresses the importance of purpose and perseverance in achieving goals despite obstacles or criticism from others.
This document provides guidance on personal growth and development. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are provided, such as seeking feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The overall message is that personal change requires honest self-reflection, commitment to improvement, and perseverance through challenges.
This document provides guidance on developing self-awareness and confidence. It discusses identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are given to build confidence, such as getting feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The document stresses the importance of purpose and perseverance in achieving goals despite obstacles or criticism from others.
An individual who is in business of leading, motivating and inspiring others should give careful consideration to embarking on a self development. You can feel the power of positivity.
25 killer actions to boost your self confidenceKoduvayur Anand
Below, I outline 25 things that will help you do that. None of them is revolutionary, none of them will do it all by themselves. The list certainly isn’t comprehensive. These are just some of my favorite things, stuff that’s worked for me.
And you don’t need to do all of them, as if this were a recipe … pick and choose those that appeal to you, maybe just a couple at first, and give them a try. If they work, try others. If they don’t, try others.
You can see the video here: 25 killer tips to boost Self Confidence
https://youtu.be/LMP9wuCrNy0
Interior this eBook, you'll find the subjects approximately what 95% of the individuals don't know almost individual development, “no matter what”, small known way to self-confirmation! How inspiration empowers you to attain more in life, how to be a rockstar and pull in individuals easily, sign at its’ center, 2 straightforward ways to hone sign and so much more!
I have combined 20 years of personal, working experience, and spiritual knowledge to create the methods to reach PEACE OF MIND and harmonize life in any aspects, like relationship, health, career, and more.
EBOOK
The #1 Secret to Constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance, And Realize Your Inner Potential.
NOTE: Once you discover this secret, your Soul Path will be revealed right before your eyes.
And you will always know the next steps on your path as you walk hand-in-hand with The Universe!
And there is no better feeling than knowing you are doing what you came here to do and living a fully abundant life!
PS: Do not abuse it.
Use this guide to make your life better and the life of other people.
Sharing is Caring!
Inner Strength Manifesto with You Mind and BodyTonyLee324
The Truth About Manifestation, and what they don't want you to know...
Generate wealth and prosperity
Rejuvinate your mind and your body
Attract lasting love and friendship
Discover your hidden past lives, and your true calling
This document summarizes a manifesto on inner strength. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations through self-reflection. It emphasizes the importance of admitting weaknesses and addressing areas for improvement. Specific techniques are provided to build self-assurance, including blocking negative self-talk, following your heart, seeking moral support, and believing in your own abilities. The document stresses developing a positive mindset and a strong sense of purpose to overcome challenges.
Change and knowledge management ppt @ bec doms mbaBabasab Patil
Change is inevitable and necessary for organizations to adapt and survive. There are many causes of change, both internal and external to an organization, and many levels on which change occurs from the individual to the team to the wider system. Successfully implementing change requires leadership, establishing a sense of urgency, communicating a clear vision, and empowering employees. Individuals and organizations may resist change due to factors like habit, fear of the unknown, and threats to established power structures or resource allocations. Overcoming resistance involves education, participation, support, and other tactics. Personal change involves self-awareness, self-analysis, developing self-esteem and efficacy, and going through phases like discovery, clearing, and programming. Tools like the Myers
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills.
The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The Dispositions of Counselling".
Change and knowledge management ppt @ bec bagalkot mbaBabasab Patil
The document discusses change and knowledge management. It defines change as making things different and explains that change agents are responsible for managing change processes. It discusses why change is necessary for organizations to adapt and lists common causes of change like mission, workload, resources, and technology. The document also examines individual and organizational resistance to change and provides tactics for overcoming resistance like education, participation, and negotiation. Finally, it explores the concept of personal change and elements like self-awareness, self-analysis, and self-esteem that are important for facilitating personal change.
The document discusses the importance of empathy in problem solving. It argues that (1) people are more motivated to solve problems that directly impact them, (2) lacking empathy makes it difficult to care about problems facing others, and (3) developing empathy allows people to better understand different perspectives and support solving community issues. The document provides strategies for improving empathy, such as listening without judgment and considering how potential solutions benefit everyone. Developing empathy is key to identifying problems all stakeholders have a role in solving.
The document provides an overview of leadership qualities and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It discusses that effective leadership requires understanding the big picture, empowering and developing teams, and adapting to different situations. It also outlines the seven habits which include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, synergizing, and sharpening the saw.
This document provides advice on developing inner strength and personal growth. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of admitting weaknesses and addressing them through action. Specific tips are provided for building self-assurance, including blocking negative self-talk, following your heart, seeking moral support, and believing in your own abilities. Maintaining a positive mindset is also highlighted as key to achieving goals and handling challenges.
This document provides guidance on personal growth and development through self-reflection. It discusses a 3-step process of identifying strengths and weaknesses, admitting to weaknesses, and addressing areas for improvement. Specific strategies are outlined, such as getting feedback from others, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a growth mindset through action and perseverance. The importance of cultivating self-assurance, positivity, and having a clear sense of purpose are also emphasized to overcome challenges and criticisms in life.
Introducing Inner Strength Manifesto - The #1 Secret to constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance and Realize Your Inner Potential. Inside this ebook,you will discover the topics about what 95%of the people do not know about personal growth.''no matter what'', little known wayto: self assurance!,how positivity enable you to achieve more in life,how to be a rockstarand attract people effortlessly manifestation at its'core,2 simple way to practice manifestation and so much more!
Introducing Inner Strength Manifesto - The #1 Secret to Constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance and Realize Your Inner Potential. Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about what 95% of the people do not know about personal growth, ''no matter what'' ,little known way to: self assurance!, how positivity enables you to achieve more in life, how to be a Rockstar and attract people effortlessly, manifestation at it's core, 2 simple ways to practice manifestation and so much more.
This document provides guidance on developing self-awareness and confidence. It discusses identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are given to build confidence, such as getting feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The document stresses the importance of purpose and perseverance in achieving goals despite obstacles or criticism from others.
This document provides guidance on personal growth and development. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are provided, such as seeking feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The overall message is that personal change requires honest self-reflection, commitment to improvement, and perseverance through challenges.
This document provides guidance on developing self-awareness and confidence. It discusses identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. It emphasizes accepting weaknesses and taking action to address them. Specific tips are given to build confidence, such as getting feedback, focusing on aspirations over weaknesses, and adopting a positive mindset. The document stresses the importance of purpose and perseverance in achieving goals despite obstacles or criticism from others.
An individual who is in business of leading, motivating and inspiring others should give careful consideration to embarking on a self development. You can feel the power of positivity.
25 killer actions to boost your self confidenceKoduvayur Anand
Below, I outline 25 things that will help you do that. None of them is revolutionary, none of them will do it all by themselves. The list certainly isn’t comprehensive. These are just some of my favorite things, stuff that’s worked for me.
And you don’t need to do all of them, as if this were a recipe … pick and choose those that appeal to you, maybe just a couple at first, and give them a try. If they work, try others. If they don’t, try others.
You can see the video here: 25 killer tips to boost Self Confidence
https://youtu.be/LMP9wuCrNy0
Interior this eBook, you'll find the subjects approximately what 95% of the individuals don't know almost individual development, “no matter what”, small known way to self-confirmation! How inspiration empowers you to attain more in life, how to be a rockstar and pull in individuals easily, sign at its’ center, 2 straightforward ways to hone sign and so much more!
I have combined 20 years of personal, working experience, and spiritual knowledge to create the methods to reach PEACE OF MIND and harmonize life in any aspects, like relationship, health, career, and more.
EBOOK
The #1 Secret to Constantly Generate Positive Energy, Manifest Abundance, And Realize Your Inner Potential.
NOTE: Once you discover this secret, your Soul Path will be revealed right before your eyes.
And you will always know the next steps on your path as you walk hand-in-hand with The Universe!
And there is no better feeling than knowing you are doing what you came here to do and living a fully abundant life!
PS: Do not abuse it.
Use this guide to make your life better and the life of other people.
Sharing is Caring!
Inner Strength Manifesto with You Mind and BodyTonyLee324
The Truth About Manifestation, and what they don't want you to know...
Generate wealth and prosperity
Rejuvinate your mind and your body
Attract lasting love and friendship
Discover your hidden past lives, and your true calling
This document summarizes a manifesto on inner strength. It discusses identifying strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations through self-reflection. It emphasizes the importance of admitting weaknesses and addressing areas for improvement. Specific techniques are provided to build self-assurance, including blocking negative self-talk, following your heart, seeking moral support, and believing in your own abilities. The document stresses developing a positive mindset and a strong sense of purpose to overcome challenges.
Change and knowledge management ppt @ bec doms mbaBabasab Patil
Change is inevitable and necessary for organizations to adapt and survive. There are many causes of change, both internal and external to an organization, and many levels on which change occurs from the individual to the team to the wider system. Successfully implementing change requires leadership, establishing a sense of urgency, communicating a clear vision, and empowering employees. Individuals and organizations may resist change due to factors like habit, fear of the unknown, and threats to established power structures or resource allocations. Overcoming resistance involves education, participation, support, and other tactics. Personal change involves self-awareness, self-analysis, developing self-esteem and efficacy, and going through phases like discovery, clearing, and programming. Tools like the Myers
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills.
The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The Dispositions of Counselling".
Change and knowledge management ppt @ bec bagalkot mbaBabasab Patil
The document discusses change and knowledge management. It defines change as making things different and explains that change agents are responsible for managing change processes. It discusses why change is necessary for organizations to adapt and lists common causes of change like mission, workload, resources, and technology. The document also examines individual and organizational resistance to change and provides tactics for overcoming resistance like education, participation, and negotiation. Finally, it explores the concept of personal change and elements like self-awareness, self-analysis, and self-esteem that are important for facilitating personal change.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Customer Relations".
Psychoanalysis is a set of theories and therapeutic techniques that deal in part with the unconscious mind, and which together form a method of treatment for mental disorders.
A brilliant proverb describing how to build the optimal team "choose your companions before you choose your road".and thats such a true saying,teams are a delicate beast.ideally each member shares a common goal, whether it be winning a race or completing a project.the selflessness and pasion embodied in a groupof people striving for achievement is wondorous.Positive energy emanates from their labors,breeding high standards and astounding productivity.There is no limit to what a great team can accomplish,like a rope:together as one united,consisting of the highest human material:to build that great dynamic individuals willing to work long hours,to motivate them when the inevitable.Human nature can lead to a team s downfall whether from disinterist,laziness,or the dozen of other daily emotions coursing through disparate individuals.Honestly believe the makings of the great team can be found in one word:chemistry.A group of modestly talented individuals who are team players will accomplish far more than an assortment of geniuses thinking of themselves...
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The Art of Conversation".
One this is confirmed that if we want to progress in our career or sustain in our career, we have to identify and practice Soft Skills. Many of us confused about Soft Skills. In this presentation, we will be able to understand the 12 most important pillars of Soft Skills.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "What Is Assertiveness?".
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "People and Groups".
The document summarizes key points from Stephen Covey's book "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It discusses the 7 habits which are: 1) Be Proactive, 2) Begin with the End in Mind, 3) Put First Things First, 4) Think Win-Win, 5) Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, 6) Synergize, and 7) Sharpen the Saw. For each habit, it provides an overview of the concept and supporting principles such as developing a personal mission statement, prioritizing tasks, empathic listening, and balancing renewal across physical, spiritual, mental and social dimensions.
Change and knowledge management ppt @ bec doms mbaBabasab Patil
The document discusses change and knowledge management. It defines change as making things different and explains that change interventions are planned actions to make things different. It also discusses why change occurs, the causes of change, dealing with change, and overcoming resistance to change. Personal change is defined as a means of self-improvement and involves self-awareness, self-analysis, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Tools like the Johari Window model and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator are presented as ways to gain self-awareness which is a key part of personal change.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Communication Barriers".
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| Chapter One: Valuing Diversity 1
Chapter One: Valuing
Diversity
The wise are as rare as eagles that fly
high in the sky.
Bantu proverb
| Chapter One: Valuing Diversity 2
VALUING DIVERSITY
Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
x know how to value diversity.
x understand what it takes to manage change.
x explain how the right or wrong attitude affects managing
change.
x clarify what it means to embrace diversity.
x see the connection between interrogating my thinking and
valuing diversity
x identify the three approaches to diversity.
x describe what is required for cultural competence.
Chapter One
| Chapter One: Valuing Diversity 3
Introduction
What is Diversity? Organizations use definitions of diversity that are almost as
diverse as the subject itself, but what is clear is that the central theme of ‘valuing
everyone as individuals – as employees, customers, and clients’ extends diversity
beyond what is legislated.
Business exists in competitive and changing markets, which means that all
employees must make significant contributions to business success and add value
in every conceivable manner, but everyone is different, so organizations will need
to be able to harness individual workers’ unique differences and convert them into
competitive advantage.1 When studying organizational phenomena, many
researchers state that employers implicitly assume that employees within
an organization are homogeneous.
Diversity researchers reject this assumption. Their work focuses on
questions that arise when the workforce is acknowledged as a heterogeneous mix
of people with different backgrounds, experiences, values, and identities.2 A
challenge of this type puts a premium on value systems that are inclusive, fair
and ethical. We know from the essential characteristics of the psychological
contract that employees expect their employers to value who they are.3 This is
why effective workplace diversity is so important to enhancing business
performance and, as research evidence shows, is correlated with good people
management.4
According to the change agenda, Managing Diversity: Linking Theory and
Practice to Business Performance Conference foreword by Dianah Worman:
[Type the company name] | Chapter One: Valuing Diversity 4
In the global market place of the twenty-first century, the pace of change in
business practice is considered faster than ever before. Organizations are striving
to keep one step ahead of competitors to gain and sustain market share and to
appease the increasingly voracious appetites of customers regarding products and
service delivery. Against this fluid background, the challenge organizations face is
to be able to respond to change in ways that assure survival.5
While change is a constant fac.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Interpersonal Skills".
How to Influence OthersPresented by Argu, Taylor, A.docxwellesleyterresa
How to Influence Others
Presented by: Argu, Taylor,
Ahmd, and Joshua
1
Good Morning Everyone!
My name Taylor and these are my colleagues Ahmd, Argu, and Josh… and today we’ll be presenting on How to Influence Others.
To give you a background on how we chose this topic, we started to imagine life after college, work, and although we
go to college to learn the basics of business, business is more than just knowing how to set up an income statement,
how to calculate the weighted average cost of capital, or understanding the current economic and political state of
The global economy… we need to know the skills of how to conduct business… which boils down to influence… how
our thoughts, ideas, and opinions are going to impact the people around us... our customers, coworkers, bosses, and
investors in the future.
Learning Objectives
Enhance one’s ability to influence using emotion, charisma, and vulnerability
Become more confident with using logic, emotion, and cooperative appeals
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The learning objectives of this workshop include:
Gain understanding of the differences between influence and manipulation
Enhance one’s ability to influence through connection using emotion, charisma, and vulnerability
Acknowledge positive influencers in your life and how they have affected you as a person
Follow the Cialdini technique of pre-suasion through a step-by-step process
Make a connection between emotional intelligence and influence
Become more confident with using logic, emotion, and cooperative appeals
Practice the five simple steps to win people over instantly
So let’s jump right in and get started with Influence vs. Manipulation...
Influence v. Manipulation
3
I want to pose a question to the class… in your own words, what differentiates
influence from manipulation?
Could I get two volunteers to share their thoughts?
People often use influence and manipulation interchangeably as at the end of the
day, both words basically mean getting someone to do something you want them
to do. However, these two words have different connotations.
In our interviews and online questionnaire, we posed the question of “what is one thing you would like to find out more about influencing others?”
We received numerous responses such as, “Is the result of influencing more of a positive or negative aspect?”, “Do
people know if I’m manipulating them or influencing them?”, “How to be a positive influencer”, and “Knowing the tools
and methods available in order to positively influence another.”
Which is why we’re training on positive influence today, and clarifying the difference between manipulation
and influence first.
How to Enhance your Ability to Influence: this is my part
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Connect with People Emotionally: this too
The ability to control the emotions of others helps in influencing them. The first step in achieving this is engaging others in conversation.
5
When a person can ...
The document summarizes The Arbinger Institute's book "Leadership and Self-Deception" which discusses how people have a tendency to view others as objects rather than fully as people ("in the box") and how this hinders collaboration and productivity. It notes that getting "in the box" involves betraying one's own sense of how one should treat others and then justifying this irrational behavior. Addressing this issue can help improve discretionary behavior, collaboration, creativity, innovation and leadership within teams.
In business, how often do you hear about the need for engagement, ownership, autonomy, empowerment, culture and change ... but fail to hear any details about 'how' to improve them?
Duxinaroe are delighted to share an aide memoir we provide as an extension to our leadership, Lean and H&S training and consulting activities.
This short, simple and incisive tool will add value when considered and used as presented. Additionally, once understood with more depth, it can become a powerful transformation tool, enabling Culture change and dramatically increasing your organisations potential to improve performance sustainably.
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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COUNSELLING SKILLS
Awareness, Acceptance, and Change
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INTRODUCTION
The role of the manager has undergone enormous changes
in the last few years. Once he or she was a higher status
figure who expected others to carry out their wishes. Now
he or she is seen as the key figure who can unlock the
contributions of the individuals who work with them.
Through the skills of leadership, motivation, understanding,
communication and techniques such as the counselling
approach, the helped manager has been transformed into
the helping manager.
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AWARENESS
The first stage in the counselling process is Awareness.
There are three types of Awareness surrounding any
problem with people:
1. Awareness Of Facts. Facts includes information, how
things happened, what the underlying problems are.
We may not see all of these, either because we choose
not to or because we just do not know them.
Counselling brings these to light.
2. Awareness Of Ourselves. This is an ability to see how
we are in different situations. This means seeing both
our good points and bad. Often in counselling it means
seeing what we are doing that is causing a problem to
us.
3. Awareness Of How Other People See Us. Many of the
problems in relationships arise because we see things
differently from others. When things break down
between people, a counsellor can help individuals see
things from the other person's perspective.
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FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS
We increase our self-awareness as much from the feedback
we get from others as from our own reflections. We have
two options in handling feedback from others: treating it in
regressive ways or in developmental ways.
1. Regressively-received Feedback means that we do not
use what others say to us in a constructive way. When
we hear good feedback in the form of praise, we
become smug, complacent and pleased with ourselves.
When we hear bad feedback, we reject it, blame others
or take the criticism to heart and feel bad. Either way,
we fail to move on.
2. Developmentally-received Feedback means making use
of what others tell us to move forward. When we hear
good feedback, we discover more about what we are
doing right and resolve to do more of it. When we hear
bad feedback, we take whatever seems to us to be true,
and resolve to learn from it and change.
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THE JOHARI WINDOW
The Johari Window is a model for explaining the different
ways people approach self-awareness and feedback. It was
designed by two Californian psychologists, Jo Luft and Harry
Ingham (hence Jo-Hari).
The basic model is a square composed of four windows.
Each window represents parts of our true selves, according
to whether they are open or closed to us and to others.
The four windows are:
1. the public arena (open to us and open to others)
2. the blind spot (closed to us and open to others)
3. the facade or mask (open to us and closed to others)
4. the unknown (closed to us and closed to others)
Every relationship we have can be described by a separate
Johari Window.
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THE UNKNOWN PANE
The Unknown Pane on the Johari Window is made up of
everything unknown to us and also unknown to others.
People who have a low level of interpersonal contact are
often portrayed as having large Unknown Panes. They make
themselves immune to what others say about them, being
unaffected by anything others say. They make difficult if not
impossible counselling subjects, although they may need it
most. They are likely to find personal change difficult
because of their lack of self-awareness.
The Unknown Pane can never disappear completely in any
relationship we have. This is because, no matter how open
we are to others, the Unknown Pane contains all our
untapped resources and potential which currently lie
dormant. A new relationship with someone can be
portrayed as being a predominantly Unknown window.
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THE BLIND PANE
The Blind Pane on the Johari Window consists of all the
things about ourselves that others see but we don't. For
example, in a relationship with another person, you might
think you are charming and pleasant but they may be put
off by what they see as falseness and artificiality.
In a counselling situation, people with large Blind Panes
often resist feedback for fear that it will damage their own
carefully-constructed self-image. The wonderful person they
thought they were has feet of clay! Such people often use
defensive tactics such as irrational thinking, excessive talking
and half-listening to protect their blind spots.
Counselling someone with a large Blind Pane is likely to lead
at some point to a confronting or challenging situation when
the counsellor may have to point out exactly how the
person comes across to others.
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THE MASK
The Mask, or Facade, Pane on the Johari Window consists of
all those things that you know about yourself but which you
keep hidden from others. These consist of thoughts, feelings
and needs that you fear revealing because of the effect they
may have on your relationship with others.
A mask is, of course, essential in all social relationships. We
do not tell others everything we think or feel particularly
where this might be hurtful or damaging to people we care
about. In honest and trusting relationships, however, we are
able to let down the mask and increase the Open Pane.
In counselling, people with a large Mask Pane may pretend
to be someone different from who they really are. They may
stay quiet, doing more listening than talking, more watching
than doing.
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THE OPEN PANE
The Open Pane on the Johari Window is that part of
ourselves that we knowingly reveal to others. It consists of
all those known facts about ourselves, such as our personal
life histories, and also how we openly feel about ourselves
and others. People with large Open Panes are likely to be
relaxed and outgoing with nothing to fear from what others
say to them. They are learners of life.
In any relationship where your Open Pane is large, you are
likely to be honest with others, revealing not just your
strengths but also your weaknesses. Most successful
relationships progress by a gradual opening up of the Open
Pane on both sides.
The counselling process itself can be viewed as a process of
opening up the client's Open Pane with the person being
willing to discuss their problems openly and honestly.
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ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance is the second phase of the counselling process.
It bridges the gap between Awareness and Change.
Let us suppose someone has breached the organisation's
rules on attendance. If the organisation uses a disciplinary
approach, it is likely that the person will seek to defend
themselves (eg others do it, it wasn't that bad, I caught up
with the work). The outcome may be a reprimand but the
person continues to make excuses, does not accept his or
her responsibility and makes no plans to change.
If, on the other hand, the organisation uses a counselling
approach, the person can be guided in a non-defensive way
towards an awareness of the conflict between his or her
actions and the rules of the organisation. Awareness leads
to acceptance of responsibility which in turn leads to a
readiness to change.
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ACCEPTING WHAT IS
Much of the unhappiness we give ourselves in our lives
comes from our inability to accept things as they are and
move on. This includes accepting ourselves as we are.
1. When we don't get the job we desperately wanted but
thought we should have had, we suffer low self-esteem,
grow depressed and harbour thoughts of revenge
instead of accepting the fact of the rejection and
moving on.
2. When we find our job not to our liking, instead of
accepting it as it is, or leaving it to find one we can
accept, we stay and find every reason to complain and
find fault.
3. When we fall out with our colleagues, friends and
family, we find others to blame instead of facing up to
our part in the problem and setting about changing
ourselves so that we can make amends.
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OWNERSHIP AND CHANGE
Awareness lays the groundwork for Acceptance. When we
are in an unsatisfactory situation, it is easy to put
responsibility onto others: "It's not my fault. Why should I
do anything?" There is no progress possible in this route.
However, when we accept the situation, two things happen:
1. we take responsibility and ownership. Instead of finding
excuses, blaming others, ignoring the situation, running
away or wishing we were somewhere else, we face up
to it.
2. when we accept an unsatisfactory situation, we almost
immediately recognise the need to do something about
it.
Acceptance is thus a two-edged sword, combining
ownership and a willingness to change. One of the most
valuable roles a counsellor can perform is to lead clients
away from excuses, blame and defensiveness and towards
responsibility and acceptance.
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COPING WITH CHANGE
Our ability to grow is tested every time we are faced with a
new situation which we haven't met before. This test could
be a new relationship that we must make, eg a new member
of the team; a re-location of our workplace; or a new
learning need, eg the introduction of a revised procedure.
When we handle such change well, there is a cycle of
Awareness, Acceptance and Change. We first become aware
of the new situation. We then choose to face up to the
situation and what it means to us. We then decide what we
must do to adjust to the new situation so that it fits in with
the rest of our lives.
When we handle such change badly, there is a similar cycle
but this time it is Ignorance, Blockage and Inaction. We
block awareness, fail to face up to the need for change and
so do nothing about it.
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INTERRUPTIONS
Interruptions are the different ways we stop ourselves from
taking the action we need to take in order to change.
Counselling is a way to help people overcome these blocks.
The most common interruptions are a series of excuses
which psychologists call "introjection".
For example, suppose someone avoids attendance on a
training course. They might use the following
"interruptions":
1. "It's a waste of time" (a belief we interject to suit
ourselves)
2. "The trainer's no good" (a belief projected onto others)
3. "My boss hasn't been" (confluence: making ourselves
the same as others)
4. "I'm not good enough" (a belief about ourselves turned
back onto ourselves, known as retroflection)
5. "I'm too busy" (a deflection to something else).
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ACCEPT YOURSELF
As an illustration of the value of accepting ourselves and our
true needs, Benjamin Hoff in his book "The Tao of Pooh"
describes an incident in the life of the Taoist Chinese writer
Chuang T'se.
Chuang T'se was once approached by two representatives of
the Prince of Ch'u who offered him a position at court.
Chuang T'se pondered for a while and then replied: "I am
told that the prince has a tortoise which is over two
thousand years old, and he keeps it in a box. If the tortoise
had a choice, what would he prefer - to be alive in the mud
or dead in the palace?"
"To be alive in the mud, " the men answered.
"I too prefer the mud, " said Chuang T’se.
When you know, respect and accept your own inner nature,
you know where you belong and what you must do.
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JEWELS IN THEIR CROWN
Many managers find it hard to focus on the good points of
some of their team. The view of people as resource, rather
than growing and changing human beings, means that the
job of management has invariably been to measure, assess
and evaluate people. In some cases where people don't
"measure up", this has meant non-acceptance.
Acceptance of others means discovering what is worthy in
them. It means discovering the jewels in their crown. It is:
1. a warm regard for people as persons of unconditional
self-worth
2. valuing people no matter what their condition,
behaviour, thoughts or feelings
3. respect and liking for people as separate, unique
persons
4. regard for the attitudes of the moment, whether
positive or negative
5. an attitude of non-judgment towards others.
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JEWELS IN OUR CROWN
One of the principal ways in which the counsellor
encourages their clients to accept themselves, warts and all,
is to model that they, as counsellor, accept themselves,
warts and all. In acceptance, the counsellor leads by
example; he or she can see the jewels in their own crown.
When we accept ourselves, we acknowledge both good and
bad in ourselves: our physical shape and appearance; our
strengths and weaknesses; our successes and failures; our
talents and our failings.
"If a person constantly criticises themselves and runs
themselves down, then it is difficult for that person not to
be critical and emotionally punishing to other people. Put in
another way, we need to see the jewel in ourselves before
we can see it in other people." (Ray Woolfe)