Last month as I participated in the Hogan Certification Workshop, I discovered another parallel between our Modern & Ancient Teachings: the Hogan Personality Assessment authored by Dr Robert Hogan over the last 25 years and Gunathreya Vibhaga Yoga from the Bhagavad Gita, a more than 2500 years old scripture.
In the Hogan Personality Assessment, there are three key sets of Measures:
1. First, the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) measures the bright side of personality - how we get along with others and achieve our goals when we are at our best.
It is interesting to note the term used - Bright Side - as it is similar to the "Satva" Guna. This is the quality that propels us to do good, selfless and uplifting acts.
2. Second, the Hogan Development Survey (HDS), is the measure of the dark side of personality — strengths that may become weaknesses in times of stress or complacency.
Similarly, the Gita describes, "Tamo" Guna - those qualities which influence our behavior in a negative way and filled us with selfishness, lethargy and dullness of mind.
3. Finally, the Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) in the Hogan Assessment, describes personality from the inside — the core goals and drivers that determine what we desire and what motivates us.
In the Gita, we learn about natural and deep tendencies or "Vasanas" that influence our motives, values and preferences. Vasanas explain why certain children are drawn towards music or sports or reading from a very young age!
Summary: As we learn to navigate our life and careers, it is fascinating to discover how much deep wisdom is hidden in our ancient texts. Modern psychologists are developing tools that not only reaffirm some of these teachings but also help us to apply them in a modern context.
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The Author, Anuj Chadha, is Founder of Three Circles - Coaching to create the Life that you love! At Three Circles, we come with a deep understanding of what it takes to navigate the challenges that life throws at us. We partner with our clients, listen to their life aspirations, and support them to break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back. Life is too precious to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. Give us the opportunity to partner with you as you re-imagine and re-create the Life that you Love!
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