Attitude: The "Wallenda Factor"

Understanding the Beliefs and Attitudes of Another

The next step is to step into the situations of others to understand the relations between their beliefs and attitudes.
Exercise:
Instructions #1: Assume a person believes as listed below. This has influenced the person’s attitude as stated. Can you anticipate what actions are likely to play out? Instructions #2: Assume a person believes as stated below. You observe the following actions.  What attitudes will likely play out as this supervisor works with the employee?

Behavior
My actions
 Behavior
My actions
  • Employee struggling with several tasks.
  • Employee gets along well with coworkers.
  • Employee consistently shows up on time..
Attitude
My feelings or emotions toward [something]

  • Employee likely to "screw up."
  • Employee needs to be monitored.
  • Employee incapable of doing job.
 Attitude
My feelings or emotions toward [something]


Belief
My convictions, underlying truths
  • Control is essential.
  • Employees will take advantage of a system when given the chance.
  • Employees need to prove themselves as trustworthy.
 Belief
My convictions, underlying truths
  • Employees are good.
  • Employees desire to do well; excel.
  • Employees will do an honest job; are trustworthy.