Cultivate Positive Thinking Habits (1): Get Rid of Prejudices

In the 21st Century, where the effect of globalisation has hit the shores of every nation, every community, the ability to handle diversity soon became a highly-sought after skill in leaders everywhere.

In face of such diversity, are we truly able to accept the differences? Can we celebrate the differences? Are we really free of prejudices?

Interpersonal relations often begin with finding a common point, and building the relationship from there. If we have formed certain opinions beforehand, chances are that we would tend to focus on the differences rather than the common points. Be it within family members or corporate teams, we need to be careful of our thoughts, are we focusing on the ties that bind or the gap between people?

Searching for the common point between people has brought Sophia from one tool to another, from DISC, MBTI, TJTA, to PEAKS, which is the tool of choice. Personality forms a the core of  a person, behaviour, attitudes, cognition, personal values, are all closely related to a person’s personality and PEAKS is by far the best tool to describe it.

Based on the five-factor model, created through multiple iterations and factor analysis, PEAKS takes a snapshot of a person’s inner self using terms which are simple to understand and easy to apply. Using PEAKS, a person can be understood based on:

By using such a tool which captures the universal traits of a person, we can then figure out the common points in a shorter time, helping to get rid of prejudices, allowing relationships to be established and developed. Using this tool, leaders have found it easier to understand the diversity surrounding them to build the relationships that matter.

One of the most influential early Christian missionary, Paul, once wrote: “For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; … to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” (1 Cor 9:19,22 NKJV)