Personality

THE AUTHORITARIAN PERSONALITY I: PRELIMINARY PERSPECTIVES AND STUDIES
William Bergquist and Kevin Weitz Man would fain be great and sees that he is little; would fain be happy …

The New Johari Window #6: The Postmodern Self
Ironically—and poignantly—the Johari Window, as a guidebook for this transitional period—is still relevant today.

Instinct, Learning, and Emotion
We humans often like to think of ourselves as superior beings functioning from our superior intellects (as opposed to the …

Harry Stack Sullivan: Energy and Interpersonal Relationships
Harry Stack Sullivan theorized that Personality is manifest in interpersonal situations through interactions and experiences. Sullivan defined Personality as to be a temporal phenomenon which is shaped by the relationships that are shared with other people.

The New Johari Window #6: Awareness of Self and the Postmodern Condition
We live in a world of complexity, uncertainty and turbulence that continues to call into question our sense of a coherent self and our sense of a consistent set of interpersonal relationships.

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises–VIII. The Participating Entrepreneur
The participating entrepreneur draws attention to unacknowledged ideas and competencies in the organization. She appreciates that which already exists and encourages use rather than conservation of existing resources.

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises–VII. The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
The thoughtful executive encourages reflection and leads the organization toward small, incremental changes that can easily be reversed if needed.

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises–VI. The Inspiring Entrepreneur
Like many gurus (ranging from Buddha to Jesus) the inspiring entrepreneur often seems to gather people and resources around her without even trying.

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises–V. The Assertive Entrepreneur
In many closely-held enterprises, a forceful, clearly focused demonstration of executive authority is not only appropriate but also sorely needed.

Love Lingers Here: Intimate Enduring Relationships–Essay IV: The New Self and Founding Story
The first myth that we are likely to embrace when we are looking for and establishing an intimate relationship concerns the sense of a “new self”.