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*The Action-Observation-Reflection Model. *He follows this model to show he perceived the board room. *Observed the boards attitudes towards him, reflected on how he could change it, and acted appropriately to gain their respect. *

* *Self Awareness: individuals who are keenly aware of their own strengths and short comings often find ways to either manage or staff around their personal knowledge and skill gaps. *Example: Uses his strength of speech to “manage” the staff.

*Subject had been in jail, still made the interview- nothing will stop him *He used referent power (personality) to obtain admiration/respect from his superiors

* 1) Neuroticism- anxious/ self conscience * He may have these feeling or emotions but he tries to not make them noticeable * 2) Extroversion- assertiveness/cheerfulness * The subject is assertive with board room members, while maintaining a positive attitude about his less than appropriate attire *

* 3) Openness- imaginative/adventurous/honesty *Subject views the larger picture or benefits that the position will eventually give him *States that he is willing to take risks and step outside his comfort zone (schooling) *Honest about the situation and why he was dressed the way he was *

4) Conscientiousness- achievement striving/self disciplined. *He tries his best to provide the best life for his son, and getting this job was a big achievement for him. *Comes early and consistently to the office to check on his job status *

5) Agreeableness- sympathy/cooperation *The situation or circumstances *Offered to do whatever necessary to fulfill job requirements *

* *Values- : constructs representing generalized behaviors or states or affairs that are considered by the individual to be important. *Example: not lying about his appearance and jail. *Turns down offer down because he wants to provide for his child. (priorities)

*Showcased relevant ethical standards by sacrificing his own time and comfort. *Uses moral reasoning to skip to the beginning of the list to get ahead, because he needs to leave to go to the homeless shelter to find a spot. *

*Initiating Structure- how much a leader emphasizes meeting work goals and accomplishing tasks. *Establishes Performance Standards, and Monitors Performance Standards. Example: Call lists, and efficient work habits. *

Goals Require Commitment * "Can I say something? I'm the type of person that if you ask me a question and I don't know the answer, I am going to tell you that I don't know. But I bet you what, I KNOW how to find the answer and I WILL find the answer. " - Christopher Gardner * "Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something. Not even me. You got a dream, you’ve got to protect it. People that can’t do something themselves, they feel the need to say that you can’t do it either. You want something, go get it. Period!" - Christopher Gardner