The Unknown Self

Open Self

Skills
Attitudes
Knowledge

Enlarging will:

Increases transparency
More authentic relationships
Fosters trust
Collaboration
Stronger connections

Blind Self

Others can see
Self-unaware
Non-verbal cues
Habits / mannerisms
Behavioural tendencies

Reducing by:

Improves self-awareness

Achieved by:

Seeking feedback
Open to advice
Willingness to learn

Inhibited by:

Pride
Denial

Hidden (Façade) Self

Thoughts
Feelings
Fears
Lusts
Values
Aspirations
Insecurities

Reduction by:

Self-disclosure
Honesty

Strengthen relationships
Improve emotional connections

Inhibited by:

Fear of judgment
Vulnerability
Embarrassments

Unknown Self

Latent talents
Repressed emotions
Subconscious beliefs
Potential capabilities

Reduction by:

Self-reflection
New experiences
Challenges
Unexpected circumstances

Joseph Luft, Harrington Ingham, (1955)