definition personality Essential traits of personality M.A(RD) Sem-II in English
What is Personality? From the Personal Development point of view, what are the three essential traits?
Q. व्यक्तित्व क्या है? व्यक्तिगत विकास के दृष्टिकोण से, तीन आवश्यक लक्षण क्या हैं?
Personality is the way we look, feel and behave. It is the totality of a person’s being – not merely the external appearance but also various other traits.
Personality includes the following:
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Character Traits:
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Integrity: a person’s honesty in dealing with others, loyalty to one’s beliefs, value systems etc.
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Acceptance: by others who come into contact with a person, and recognizing and accepting them as a whole.
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Discipline: refers to a person’s disciplined approach to life and work.
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Dedication: refers to the commitment a person shows towards the achievement of individual as well as group goals.
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Behavioural Traits:
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Interpersonal skills: the way a person develops and sustains interpersonal relations with all those he/she has dealings with- bosses, co-workers, fellow students, customer clients, suppliers, private and government organizations.
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Communication skills: refer to the effective way a person communicates with others through various channels- writing, speaking, listening and using positive body language.
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Leadership Qualities: refer to the qualities which help a person behave in a leadership position- getting work done willingly, exercising participative leadership style and be a role model by setting example.
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Team Management: refers to the effectiveness with which a person demonstrates ability to build and manage team in order to achieve the desired goals and objectives.
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Stress Management: the quality of keeping cool in stressful circumstances, identifying the factors causing stress, and finding solutions to reduce- if not eliminate altogether- the stressors.