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Figure 7

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Satisfaction with Self-Awareness Scores

Very
satisfied
1 = Defining Issues Test
(Level of values maturity)
2 = Learning Style Instrument
(Information gathering
and evaluation)
3 = Locus of Control Scale
(Internal/external locus
of control)
4 = Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale
(The higher the score, the
higher the intolerance of
ambiguity)
5 = FIRO-B Scale (Interpersonal
orientation regarding inclusion,
control, and affection)

Neutral

Very
unsatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
Values Learning Orientation Interpersonal
style toward change orientation

identify your notable accomplishments and your newsworthy successes. What will you
have achieved that will fulfill your dreams? What outcomes would make you ecstatically
happy? What legacy do you want to be known for?
Step 2: (Characteristics): Review your scores on the Pre-assessment instruments. Using
Figure 7, identify the extent to which you are satisfied with your scores on these various
instruments. The vertical axis in the figure ranges from Very Satisfied to Very Dissatisfied.
The horizontal axis identifies the five instruments you completed in this chapter. For each
instrument, plot your satisfaction level with how you scored. By joining those points
together, you will have created a Self-Awareness Satisfaction Profile. This will help you
highlight areas in which you will want to improve.
Based on that plot, identify your distinctive competencies, your strengths, and your
unique attributes. What are the values, styles, and attitudes that will assist you in
achieving the aspirations you have identified in step 1?
Step 3: (Feedback): Interview a member of your family or someone who knows you
very well. Ask that person to describe what he or she sees as your unique strengths and
capabilities. What does he or she see for you in your future? Include the following
questions in your interview:
1. Who do you know that you admire a great deal because of their success in life?
What capabilities and attributes do they possess?
2. Who do you know that has failed to achieve his or her potential? What do you
see as the most significant causes of that persons failure?
3. What do you see as the distinctive and notable capabilities that I possess?
4. In what areas do you think I should focus my improvement and development
efforts?
5. What do you see me doing in 10 years?

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