What Is The Johari Window?

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Would you like to talk to someone?  Click Here! The “biggest” poems I ever made are based on the psychological principle of the “Johari Window”: what the self freely shares with others; what the self hides from others; what others hide from the self; and what is unknown to the self and others. ~ Denise Duhamel

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What is the Johari Window? There are so many fascinating layers to how we perceive things and how others perceive us. Considering how much our perspective shapes our understanding of the world is truly astounding. By acknowledging aspects of ourselves we may not be fully aware of, we open a world of growth and learning. Embracing different perspectives through prayer allows us to uncover blind spots or hidden areas that others can see but we cannot. It’s like peering through a multifaceted prism, where each angle reveals a new truth about ourselves – one that might surprise or enlighten us. 

Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John All Walked With Jesus, Yet Each Had Their Own Story Or “Perspective To Share.” Just Like The Johari Window Points Out, We Know Ourselves, Others Know Us, And How Things Appear Can Be Different Depending On Whose Perspective It Is Being Viewed Through!

Matthew 26:10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing for me.

Would you happen to know what the Johari Window is? (Explained in 2 minutes)

 

It Is Your Perspective That Really Matters…

For example, I may know that I am 6’4″ tall, and since I have been playing basketball my whole life, I would consider that somewhat of an average height, yet someone who is seven years old may even look at me and think I am so very, very tall. Again, perspective counts. When we use different perspectives, we can see the blind spots or hidden areas we are unaware of, while others are very aware of them! How familiar are you with yourself? Most people, including me, have a limited understanding of themselves, how others see them, and who they really are. Let’s encourage each other to explore these various viewpoints with curiosity and an open mind, for it is in doing so that we embark on a journey toward deeper self-understanding and empathy for others. ~ Bill Greguska

 

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WHAT IS THE JOHARI WINDOW MODEL?

Not known to others, known to others, known to self, not known to self. NeedEncouragement.com

1. Open/Self-Area Or Arena ~

The person and others will know their attitudes, behavior, emotions, feelings, skills, and views. This is where most of the communication occurs, and the larger the arena becomes, the more productive and dynamic the relationship will be. ‘Feedback solicitation is a process of understanding and listening to feedback from another person.
This way, the open area can be increased horizontally, decreasing the blind spot. The arena’s size can also be reduced, thereby reducing the hidden and unknown regions by revealing one’s feelings to another person.

2. Blind Self Or Blind Spot –

There is information about yourself that others know in a group, but you will be unaware of it. Others may interpret you differently than you expect. The blind spot is reduced for efficient communication by seeking feedback from others.

3. Hidden Area Or Façade –

I’m sharing information that you already know but that others don’t. This can be any personal information that you feel reluctant to reveal. This includes feelings, past experiences, fears, secrets, etc. We keep some of our emotions and information private because they affect relationships. Thus, the hidden area must be reduced by moving the information to the open spaces.

4. Unknown Area –

Information unknown to yourselves and others includes information, feelings, capabilities, talents, etc. This can be due to traumatic past experiences or events that can be unknown for a lifetime. A person will remain unaware until he discovers his hidden qualities and capabilities, or through observing others. Open communication is also an effective way to reduce the unknown and thus communicate more effectively.
Example
Linda got a job in an organization. Her co-workers knew a little about her; in this context, the unknown and hidden areas would be more prominent, and the open space would be small. As the others don’t know much about her, the blind spot will also be smaller, and the model will be shown in Figure 1.

 

 

 

Johari Window ~ A Tool For Understanding Yourself!

What Is The Johari Window?Asking for feedback or disclosing or giving feedback. NeedEncouragement.com

Linda spent most of her free time sketching in the office, her preferred pastime, and her co-workers found her shy and elusive. With that evaluation, she understood that she had tried to be more talkative and interact more with co-workers. This helped her increase her open area, thereby making the hidden and unknown regions smaller. (Figure 2)

 

Linda received feedback from her co-workers, enabling her to perform well in the office and reach her full potential through effective interaction with her colleagues.
The Johari window is a helpful tool for understanding and enhancing communication among group members. American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham developed this model in 1955.

Here’s A Summary Of How To Place The Adjectives:

 1 /Arena – Adjectives selected by the individual and peers or significant others are placed in Arena.

 2 / Façade – Adjectives chosen by the individual only are placed on Façade.

 3 / Blind Spot – Adjectives selected by peers or significant others only are placed in Blind Spot.

 4 / Unknown – Adjectives not selected by anybody are placed in the unknown.

 

 

360 Feedback ~ What Is The Johari Window?

The Participant Can Use Adjectives Like These

(As Possible Descriptions In The Johari Window)

  • able
  • accepting
  • adaptable
  • bold
  • brave
  • calm
  • caring
  • cheerful
  • clever
  • complex
  • confident
  • dependable
  • dignified
  • empathetic
  • energetic
  • extroverted
  • friendly
  • giving
  • happy
  • helpful
  • idealistic
  • independent
  • ingenious
  • intelligent
  • introverted
  • kind
  • knowledgeable
  • logical
  • loving
  • mature
  • modest
  • nervous
  • observant
  • organized
  • patient
  • powerful
  • proud
  • quiet
  • reflective
  • relaxed
  • religious
  • responsive
  • searching
  • self-assertive
  • self-conscious
  • sensible
  • sentimental
  • shy
  • silly
  • smart
  • spontaneous
  • sympathetic
  • tense
  • trustworthy
  • warm
  • wise
  • wit

 

What Is The Johari Window?

 

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

1 Timothy 4:10 ESV 

To this end, we toil and strive because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially those who believe.

Numbers 30:2 ESV 

If a man vows a vow to the Lord or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

Acts 2:21 ESV 

And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

John 9:5 ESV 

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

 

 

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