Real Example Of An iGrow360 Test (And How To Use It)
The iGrow360 test is a tool, based on the famous Johari Window, that highlights the difference between how you perceive yourself and how others see you. It allows you to look at your behaviors, reflect, and move toward living with greater alignment with your best self.
I asked 20 people (friends, family, coworkers, and clients) to fill out my iGrow360 test, and I got 20 responses. I hoped to identify my strengths and areas for improvement, especially how others perceive me. This could help me to achieve my goals quicker and - even more importantly - interact with people in my most authentic way.
I’d like to share my experience and insights with you and the actions I’ll take as a result.
Let’s dive in!
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The "open spot" quadrant of the Johari window represents qualities that you are aware of and that others see in you, too.
Quadrant 1: Open
According to my Johari window, several positive qualities fall into the "open" quadrant.
Caring
Creative
Trustworthy
Cheerful
Optimistic
Patient
Friendly
I selected these adjectives because they are essential in my personal and business relationships. These adjectives are very closely related to my core beliefs and values.
Super happy others see these as well!
Key questions I asked myself:
What behaviors made these jump out for others?
What makes these qualities so important to me?
So, what’s next?
Only a few years ago, my friends and colleagues wouldn’t have described me this way. Others interpreted my actions and behaviors differently than I saw myself.
For instance, I was saying yes to many requests from my clients because I thought they would see me as more trustworthy and dependable. It turns out that trustworthiness comes from delivering results, not from the eagerness to help. Understanding this helped me to recognize that it was ok to say ‘no’ more often. At the same time, I got better at communicating and managing client expectations.
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The "blind spot" quadrant of the Johari window represents qualities that you are unaware of or that others see in you; but you do not.
Quadrant 2: Blind Spot
I was able to identify several attributes that fall into this category.
Some I disagree with because I still have a long way to go and much to learn before labeling myself. In many ways, I feel I have not 'earned' these labels yet.
Intelligent
Knowledgeable
Inspirational
Ingenious
Calm
Detailed
Confident
Modest
Professional
Collaborative
Reliable
Strategic
Organized
I can understand how some appear on the list.
However, I was surprised by the following:
Adaptable
Encouraging
Conscientious
Kind
Curious
Loyal
Empathic
Modest
Independent
Complex
Reliable
Energetic
Ethical
Key questions I asked myself:
What do these blind spots reveal?
What makes some descriptions of me jump out?
What kind of trends do I see?
So, what’s next?
Although others see these positive qualities, I still question whether they are accurate. . Maybe, one growing edge is that I should feel more confident about the strengths others see in me.
And surprisingly, there is a group of characteristics people identified that I almost automatically disregarded. Thanks to the Ignition Johari Window, I can reach out to the people who see me that way and understand them more.
The blind spots window reminded me that we are often harder on ourselves than others. It's nice to take a step back and remind ourselves of that.
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The "hidden" quadrant of the Johari window represents qualities you are aware of but others do not see.
Quadrant 3: Hidden
There was only one quality that fell into this category: witty.
I was absolutely shocked.
Key questions I asked myself:
What makes this quality so notable to me?
When did others notice these qualities about me
If this quality is valuable enough to you, what can you do differently to help others see it as well?
So, what’s next?
I am still processing this information and reassessing its importance.
Do I find it beneficial to make people smile or chuckle? I do, but I’m no comedian.
Suppose I want to pursue being witty as an open attribute. In that case, I might need to take a few steps to learn from people I consider witty and apply their learnings.
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The "unknown" quadrant of the Johari window represents qualities you are unaware of and others did not see either.
Quadrant 4: Unknown
I identified a short list of qualities that neither myself nor others have attributed to me:
Accepting
Mature
Flexible
Responsive
Diplomatic
Decisive
Inclusive
Persuasive
Key questions I asked myself:
Which adjectives jump out?
What could be the impact of developing any of these areas?
How do I feel about these unknown adjectives?
So, what’s next?
The unknown window revealed two things for me.
Firstly, the interpretation of this window is positive. The appearance of adjectives in this list doesn't mean the opposite is true.
E.g. it's not because nobody selected accepting and inclusive that I'm intolerant or exclusive.
Secondly, I can’t show all of these qualities all of the time. But I do want to be comfortable in my own skin and have other’s see the best parts of me.
The feeling of belonging and being understood by others is a powerful tool that will increase your awareness, empathy, and resilience to adverse situations.
Conclusion
The iGrow360 Test is a positive awareness exercise that helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement. It enables you to craft a personal brand that reflects your unique values and qualities.
By focusing on your open and blind spot qualities, you can highlight the aspects of your personal brand that are most important to you and that others recognize in you.
By understanding how others perceive you, you can better communicate your strengths and values to others and present yourself in your most authentic way.
If you’re curious, you can create your Ignition Johari Window here.
