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Positivity in Culture : I+U+

Back in IIM Lucknow, one of our professors - Payal Mehra mam spoke about different human psychological types based on how they perceive themselves and others around them. I have reproduced the chart that she explained in the picture below. It is a version of transactional analysis by Eric Berne. I+ means "I am good", I- means "I am not good". Likewise, U+ means "You are good" and U- means "You are not good". It should be noted that these personality types may be temporary and change based on times, people, circumstances, etc. However, the underlying tendency is longer lasting than the transient state. Without delving into details about each personality type, I will elaborate on what I am trying to create. I+U+ I+U+ means I am good and you are also good. Such people are appreciative of others and have healthy self-respect at the same time. They stay positive most of the time. This is the type of culture that I have tried to create at F...