Cult of personality

In Quiet, Susan Cain (2013) argued that most people undervalue introverts, and therefore she attempts to show us how much we lose by doing so. She describes the rise of the extrovert culture in the 21st century and explains how deeply it has influenced the western culture. Additionally, she introduces an example of successful introverts from people who recharges in loneliness after his talks then to a record-breaking sales associate who taps into the questioning power. Passionately argued and…

Jack Welch once wrote that “before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others” (Goodreads Inc., 2016, p. 1). In order to be a vital school administrator one needs to be a leader. So, to become a school principal, I used six different assessments to evolve my leadership skills. This paper will present a leadership development plan that assisted me, but can also assist other school administrators who want to deeply…

past, Boorstin compels us to question whether greatness ever existed in the first place. We all have flaws. Viewing all famous people with a critical mind and an increased attention on their personality, the development of new heroes has stunted and former heroes have dissolved. To be known for your personality is to become a celebrity. And a celebrity, “...is always a contemporary...the creature of gossip, of public opinion, of magazines, newspapers...the passage of time...destroys the…

evaluating the origin of this personality characteristic from the perspective of the individual themselves another approach is to look at introversion through the lens of Freud and a neo-analyst, Jung; seeing how each views how the trait originates and how the trait continues to stay present over time, then comparing both views through a critique. The origins of my introversion…

human nature can affect and change self-identity “Value” and “personality” are the two critical concepts in self-identity work, especially how people’s self-identities play in organizations. Value, as Cowan said, has three layers: surface value, hidden value and deep value . Deep values contain in biological, psychological and social systems that significantly affect leaders as well as their strategies toward organizations. Personality refers to “the sum total of ways in which an individual…

football player showing his willingness to seek treatment, I had no idea what diagnosis Mr. Walker had. He floored me when he disclosed how he stated how his provider diagnosed him with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder). He started to bring up that during his days of playing football, individual personas would take place to get through periods of his life. Of course, during his football career, these roles were able to succeed in many ways.…

black and white photo with the common theme of being in each person’s college home space, whether apartment or dormitory. But the photos were taken in a specific room in each home, the bedroom. A bedroom is defined online as “a reflection of one’s personality, as well as social class, and is unique to each person. However there are certain items that are common in most bedrooms - beds.” A bed is defined online as “a piece of furniture used as a location to sleep or relax,” but it’s up to us as…

The mystery of the self and relationships has given way to numerous books lining the shelves in bookstores for years, as well as filling the wallets of counselors. Pride, humility, personality type, and introspection are merely a few terms that come to mind when reflecting on pertinent items dealing with these topics. When examining the relationships in one’s life a certain ingredient is relevant, and that is self-awareness of who one is in relation to God, self, and other people. The lack of…

so many different personalities in the world, and it would be extremely boring if we all acted the same. “Every society and social group has values, experiences, and understandings that are widely shaped among members but may not be endorsed by those outside of the culture or group” (Wood, 2016, p.54). This is your personal identity, which is how you choose to live your life and what you stand for. Your identity can be shared closely with other people. However, your personality is uniquely your…

L.M. Montgomery Middle School is located in the Blithe county district. This district has been ranked at 92nd out of 182 districts in the state of Georgia, according to SchoolDigger.com. L.M. Montgomery is in the process of becoming a Title 1 school, as about 63% of the students in attendance receive free or reduced lunch. This school is also in the final stages of a renovation, which began during the second half of the previous school year. As a result, the students and teachers are enjoying a…