Discussion: Student Exchange- Self-Concept and the Johari Window
Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.
-Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel, teacher, kibbutznik and politician
Your journey into the field of communication begins with knowing yourself. As Golda Meir suggests, knowing and trusting yourself can help you build a successful life. The Johari window provides a simple, yet effective graphic tool to consider parts of your self-concept that you already know, what others know about you, and areas in which knowledge can be gained. By identifying areas of self-knowledge to gain, you identify ways to improve your interpersonal communication expertise. What "sparks of possibility" will you discover?
In this Discussion, you begin building a trusting environment with your peers as you share personal insights gathered from constructing a Johari window. You also identify areas where additional self-knowledge can be gained.
Post a cohesive response based on your analysis of the learning resources and your professional experience. Be sure to discuss the following:
a. Evaluate the results of your 25-word Johari window that includes how these words relate to your self-concept. Be sure to address each of the categories in your window.
b. Compare the differences between your self-concept (façade) and how others describe you.
c. Analyze your blind spots you identified based on the responses received from the persons who helped you with your Johari window and discuss any surprising outcomes.
d. Analyze how your self-concept can help you devise strategies for effective professional image, specifically in how you may represent yourself in various settings.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.