1. Self-Concept Defines who we are –Values (core) Influences our beliefs, goals, expectations, & perception –Personality –Self-esteem

2. Building Self-Esteem Self-esteem –The value we put on ourselves Degree to which individual’s like themselves Outcomes of high self-esteem –More risk-taking, more unconventional jobs –Higher expectations of success –Higher levels of achievement & success

3. Outcomes of low self-esteem –Afraid to “try” and work hard –Not persistent

4. Steps You Can Take to Build Your Self- Esteem Establish a strong work-ethic –Confirms that you deserve success & achievement (you have earned it) –Confidence in your knowledge, skills, & abilities –Hard work, targeted toward specific goals Billy Donovan (Providence University, now head coach at Florida)

5. Building Self-Esteem in Others Communicate high expectations –Self-fulfilling prophecy: people tend to live up (or down!) to the expectations of others Mark Jackson (Rookie of the Year) Billy Donovan (played for Rick Pitino at Providence College) Indicate confidence in others –Provided they are working hard Emphasize & exploit their strengths –Reaffirms value & builds self-confidence Confidence helps others to persist and to improve upon weaknesses

6. Self-Esteem Summary “Self-esteem is vital to achieving. You must not only feel good about yourself but feel you can perform and can accomplish great things. If you have established a great work ethic and have begun the discipline inherent with that, you will automatically begin to feel good about yourself.” –For long lasting motivation and confidence, self-esteem must be earned by the individual … “Deserve success” Taken from “Success is a Choice” by Rick Pitino.