Preview Session | What Story Do They Think You’re In?

Focus: How others perceive your story versus how you perceive it.

• Welcome, Intros: Offer: Name, Location, A Favorite Movie as a Child

– How do you usually reply, "What do you do?” or “How’s your week going?”

• Explore: The idea that the throughline of your epic story may be hiding in plain sight.

• Exercise: “En-Roling as a Protagonist. "What is a Protagonist? Where am I in the story arc? What would come next in a good story? Note: This exercise is preceded by an instrumental meditation and a selected reading from the Worth It Bokshelf. Review: “Mastery Path | Executive Examen” and “Hero’s Journey” worksheets.

• Discussion: Looking at through a “Johari Window,"How can the people around us help us “get our stories straight?” What might others say they are watching?

Our Question:

WHAT STORY DO THEY THINK YOU'RE IN? WHAT SCENE, EPISODE AND SEASON ARE THEY IN? BINGE WORTHY?

The Johari Window is a psychological tool created by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham in 1955, deriving its name from a combination of their first names. This tool is designed to help individuals understand their relationships with themselves and others better. It consists of four quadrants that represent different aspects of our identity: known to self and others (open area), known to self but not others (hidden area), known to others but not self (blind spot), and unknown to self and others (unknown area). By using the Johari Window, individuals can gain insights into their self-awareness, perception, and communication with others.

When we ask the question, "What story do they think they are watching?" in relation to the Johari Window, we are prompting individuals to reflect on how they are perceived by others. This question encourages them to consider the narratives they project through their actions, words, and behaviors. By exploring this question, individuals can uncover the discrepancies between their self-perception and how others perceive them, shedding light on potential blind spots in their Johari Window. This exercise can lead to increased self-awareness and improved communication with others.

Overall, the Johari Window is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. By examining the different areas of the window, individuals can enhance their self-awareness, develop stronger relationships, and become more effective communicators. Understanding the significance of the Johari Window and why we may ask, "What story do they think they are watching?" can facilitate profound insights and empower individuals to navigate interpersonal dynamics with clarity and intention.

Lesson Summary

During the "Preview Session | What Story Do They Think You’re In?" workshop, participants focus on how others perceive their story versus their own perception of it. The session includes the following elements:

• Welcome and Introductions: Participants offer their name, location, and a favorite childhood movie, and explore how they typically respond to questions like "What do you do?" or "How’s your week going?"
• Exploration: The idea that the underlying theme of one's life story may be overlooked. Participants engage in the exercise "En-Roling as a Protagonist," reflecting on their role in their story arc and what might come next in their narrative.
• Exercise: Preceded by instrumental meditation and a reading, participants work through "Mastery Path | Executive Examen" and "Hero’s Journey" worksheets.
• Discussion: Through the lens of the "Johari Window," participants consider how those around them can help clarify their narrative. They ponder what others might perceive about the story they are witnessing.

The Johari Window, created by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, is a psychological tool that aids in understanding one's relationship with themselves and others:

• It comprises four quadrants: the open area (known to self and others), hidden area (known to self but not others), blind spot (known to others but not self), and unknown area (unknown to self and others).
• Using this tool, individuals can enhance self-awareness, perception, and communication skills.

Asking "What story do they think they are watching?" prompts individuals to reflect on how they are perceived by others, potentially revealing blind spots in their Johari Window. This exercise fosters increased self-awareness and improved interpersonal communication. Understanding the Johari Window's significance can lead to profound insights, empowering individuals to navigate relationships with clarity and intention.