Chapter 2

Learning Objectives
Define Self-Concept Identify the four areas of Self-Concept Describe the real and ideal selves Explain the importance of pleasing yourself and others

Define Self-Esteem
Discuss the relationship between the self-esteem and work performance Distinguish among different types of self-esteem Explain the origins of your self-esteem

What is Self-Concept?
the way you see yourself

The Four Parts of Self-Concept

Ideal Self LookingGlass Self

Real Self

Self-Image

Ideal Self
Your vision of your future self.
Realistic Attainable

Looking-Glass Self
How you assume others see you

Self-Image
The way you truly feel about yourself

Real-Self
How you really are when nobody is around

Focusing on the Real & Ideal Selves

Carl Rogers (psychologist) said

Ideal self comes from messages your receive from your environment about what you SHOULD be like
The Ideal self may be different than the Real self
People feel bad about themselves

Pay more attention to your Real self and adjust your Ideal self to fit reality
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Pleasing Yourself and Pleasing Others

Many people like to please others.
women more than men

Girls grow up with media messages that they are valued for their physical appearance. Having a healthy self-concept means not allowing yourself to be a slave to other peoples opinions.
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What is Self-Esteem?
what an individual believes himself or herself to be capable, sufficient and worthy of

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Exploring Your Self-Esteem Activity

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Is Self-Esteem and Work Performance Attached?

Business success depends greatly on ones level of self-esteem

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Is Self-Esteem and Work Performance Attached?

A person with lower self-esteem experiences:
Anxiety Depression Irritability Aggression Feelings of resentment

A person with a healthy self-esteem is:

Open and ready for new experiences Useful and adaptable at work Objective and constructive in problem tackling A valuable and satisfied employee

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Two Types of SelfEsteem

Self-Worth Positive or negative feelings Self-Efficacy Confidence an individual has in their ability to deal with problems when they occur

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Where does Self-Esteem Come From?

Starts from early childhood messages Evolves through experiences and people that influence you Parents, Teachers, Coaches, Friends, Classmates, Siblings, Neighbors

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Where does Self-Esteem Come From?

Unconditional Positive Regard Conditional Positive Regard

Acceptance of individuals as worthy and valuable regardless of their behavior

Acceptance of individuals as worthy only when they behave in a certain way

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Strategies for Success

1. Take steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem 2. Take steps toward combating low self-esteem by defeating the pathological critic

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Steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem

Learn to accept yourself Develop a winning skill Read biographies of people you admire

Develop an internal locus of control

Study confident people

Make a list of your greatest talents

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Testing Your Locus of Control Activity

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Steps toward achieving a higher self-esteem

Stop procrastinating Avoid surface analysis of yourself and others Dont forget the needs of others

Find a mentor

Use positive self-talk

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Steps toward combating low selfesteem by defeating the pathological critic

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Summary
Self-concept is the foundation of all thoughts, including ones self-esteem. Self-concept is divided into four parts: the self-image, real self, looking-glass self, and ideal self. Self-esteem is defined as the extent to which an individual believes oneself to be capable, sufficient, and worthy. The two types of self esteem are self-worth and selfefficacy. With a healthy self-concept and high self-esteem you can become an effective manager of other people, and become someone whom others listen to and respect.
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