how to get awareness of yourself

2. CHAPTER NO 2
SELF-DISCLOSURE AND TRUST

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 Self disclosure
 Elements Of Self-Disclosure
 Self-Description
 Benefits Of Self-Disclosure
 Fears
 Guidelines
 Johari Window
 Trust & its elements
 Personal Trust Builders
 Organizational Trust Builders
 10 Managerial Tips For Building
Trust

4. SELF-DISCLOSURE
• Transferring information from the hidden self
to open self.
• Reveals selected information that is not
easily transparent.
• Based on feelings
• Can be consciously or unconsciously done.
• Usually involves some degree of risk.

5. ELEMENTS OF SELF DISCLOSURE
Self disclosure has following elements.
i. Feelings more than facts
ii. Greater breadth and depth over
time
iii. A focus on the present rather than
the past
iv. Reciprocity

6. SELF DESCRIPTION
Involves disclosure of nonthreatening
information
Reveals information that is easily
transparent
Based on facts
Information that can usually be acquired
in some other way
Does not involve risk

7. BENEFITS OF SELF-DISCLOSURE
 Brings an enormous sense of
psychological relief
 Validates our perception of reality
 Reduces stress and tension
 Improves us physiologically
 Result in clearer lines of communication
with others

8. BENEFITS OF SELF-DISCLOSURE
 Improves our ability to understand diverse
perspectives and viewpoints
 Leads to strengthened , enhanced
relationships
 Increases productivity in teaming
situations
 Creates a trusting environment

9. Fears of Self - Disclosure :
Fear of
change
Fear of
judgment
Fear of
closeness
Fear of
rejection
Fear of
knowing
yourself

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Some Guidelines for self – disclosure :
 Discuss situation as they happen .
 Choose the appropriate time and place .
 Choose the appropriate level of disclosure.
 Share feelings and thoughts than facts.

11. WHAT IS THE JOHARI WINDOW
1. It is named after the first names of its invention , Joseph luft and Harry Ingram.
2. It is one of the most useful models describing the process of human interaction
1. It helps in self – awareness , personal development and understanding
relationship

12. THE JOHARI WINDOW
Unknown to selfKnown to self
Known to others
Unknown to others

13. The Johari Window
1
2
3 4
Open Area
[Known to self, to
others]

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3 4
Blind area
[I don’t know You know]
The Johari Window
a

15. The Johari Window
3
1
4
2
Hidden area
I know you don’t know

16. The Johari Window
4
1
3
2
Unknown area
[I don’t know you also
don’t know]

17. TRUST
1. Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or
character of a person or thing
2.No Trust, No Us

18. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUST
• INTEGRITY- honesty and
sincerity
• COMPETENCE- knowledge and
ability
• LOYALITY- faithfulness
• OPENNES- not close to new
ideas

19. PERSONAL TRUST BUILDERS
• Fulfill promises
• Maintain secrecy
• Avoid unnecessary gossip
• Don’t make self-flattering statements
• Be consistent
• Develop reputation for loyalty
• Be realistic
• Develop personal competence
• Honesty and faithfulness
• Make sure your actions

20. ROLE OFTRUST IN
ORGANIZATION
• Individual impact
• Organizational impact

21. Organizational trust builders
 Depth of relationship
 Understanding of roles
 Forthright communication
 Member self-esteem
 Skill competence
 Clarity of shared purpose
 Honoring promises