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

2. Building Self-Esteem Self-esteem Outcomes of high 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
More susceptible to external influence (conformity)
Afraid to “try” and work hard
Not persistent

4. Building Self-Esteem in Others
Communicate high expectations and indicate confidence in others
Self-fulfilling prophecy: people tend to live up (or down!) to the expectations of others
Mark Jackson (Rookie of the Year)
Emphasize & exploit their strengths
Reaffirms value & builds self-confidence
Confidence helps others to persist and to improve upon weaknesses

5. Steps You Can Take to Build Self- Esteem
Realize that many aspects of work you can control by:
Being prepared for opportunities
Pushing to create opportunities
Saying “No”
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)

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.