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What does Birkman mean by Esteem?The Need for Esteem in Relating to Individuals How a person may deal with (or prefer to deal with) approval-related topics, and how a person relates to other individuals. Issue vs. Person ESTEEM is the relationship you have with others on a one-to-one basis. When communicating, will you focus on the issue the other person is addressing, or on the person to whom you are speaking? Esteem measures a sensitivity-based construct that was formerly called Shyness. Esteem includes issues regarding self-consciousness, sensitivity about correcting others or being corrected by others and concerns about embarrassing others or being embarrassed.
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Components – Four Possible Patterns
In reviewing any of the Birkman Components, there are four possible patterns that might be generated. We have listed the combinations here for Esteem with the approximate percentage of the population that will show each pattern, as well as some narrative descriptions for how to understand these patterns.
Issues impacted by the Esteem Component:
- Managing performance problems and performance reviews
- Awareness of feelings and special needs of others
- The use of candor as an interpersonal tool
- Dealing with sensitive or tough business issues