Johari Window

The importance of learning more about ourselves is critical to our success in the communication. It is also critical to reaching our goals, becoming independent, and building a bridge for the future. We need to become more open, confident, and comfortable with who we are. We need to build our self-esteem because we have a lot to give to the world and our families. Everyone is not out to get us, and in fact they may have good feedback for us if we are open to it.

Using a blank piece of printer paper, draw the Johari Window large enough that you can write in each quadrant (use the entire paper). Now spend a few moments considering each quadrant and determine the quadrant that you believe you operate from most often, why you do so, and how it effects your communication, and life in general.

Without disclosing too much personal information, share your thoughts on the matter in the discussion board as follows:

In no less than 150 words, create an initial post that describes your Johari Window, how you operate within your self-perceived dominant quadrant, and the effects that this has on your communication.
After your initial post, respond to at least three of your classmates in a meaningful way (see rubric).
Before you post, be sure you read the rubric so you know how your instructor will evaluate your work.