Personality Development & Leadership – Unit 1: Personal Skills

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from Unit 1 – Personal Skills of the BCOM305 Personality Development & Leadership course.

Personality Development

The continuous process of enhancing personal traits, behaviours, and attitudes to achieve growth in personal and professional domains.

Personal Skills Development

Improving abilities that increase effectiveness in personal and professional environments through self-assessment, goal setting, and continuous learning.

Soft Skills

Character and interpersonal traits—such as communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence—that enable effective interaction with others.

Hard Skills

Learnable, job-specific abilities, including technical proficiency and analytical skills, used to perform professional tasks.

Communication Skills

The ability to convey ideas clearly, listen actively, and engage in constructive dialogue through verbal, non-verbal, and written means.

Interpersonal Skills

Capabilities that build relationships and teamwork, emphasising empathy, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

The capacity to recognise, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others to enhance interactions.

Problem-Solving Skills

Critical-thinking and creative abilities that allow individuals to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

Technical Proficiency

Expertise in tools, technologies, or techniques relevant to a specific profession or field.

Time Management

Organising and prioritising tasks efficiently to boost productivity and meet deadlines while reducing stress.

Project Management

Planning, executing, and overseeing projects to achieve goals within defined scope, time, and cost constraints.

Analytical Skills

The ability to examine data, trends, and information to make informed, logical decisions.

Self-Assessment

A reflective process for evaluating one’s strengths and limitations to guide personal development.

SWOT Analysis

A self-assessment tool that examines Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to gain a comprehensive personal overview.

Reflective Journal

A written record of experiences and thoughts used to track progress and deepen self-awareness over time.

Habits

Regular, often unconscious behaviours that shape daily routines and long-term outcomes.

Keystone Habits

Foundational behaviours that trigger the development of additional positive habits across various life areas.

Will-Power

Mental strength to resist short-term temptations and remain focused on long-term goals through self-control and discipline.

Ego Depletion

The temporary reduction of self-control resources after prolonged exertion of will-power.

Motivation

The internal or external drive that initiates and sustains effort toward achieving goals.

Drive

An internal determination that fuels persistent effort and resilience in pursuit of objectives.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation that originates from personal interests, values, and enjoyment of the task itself.

Self-Esteem

An individual’s overall sense of self-worth and value, influencing mental health and behaviour.

Self-Confidence

Belief in one’s abilities and judgement, crucial for performance and resilience when facing challenges.

Self-Doubt

A lack of confidence in one’s abilities, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and hesitation.

Self-Discipline

The capacity to regulate impulses, emotions, and behaviours consistently to achieve long-term goals.

Delay of Gratification

Postponing immediate rewards to obtain more significant long-term benefits.

Goal Setting

Defining desired outcomes to provide direction and motivation for personal and professional growth.

SMART Goals

Objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound for greater clarity and success.

Routine

A consistent sequence of actions that reduces decision fatigue and reinforces productive behaviours.

Visualisation

Mental rehearsal of successful outcomes to strengthen commitment and enhance will-power.

Mindfulness

Focused awareness on the present moment, aiding impulse control and concentration.

Positive Self-Affirmations

Encouraging statements repeated to counter negative self-talk and reinforce a positive self-image.

Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from setbacks, adapt to change, and persist despite adversity.

Feedback

Information from others about performance, used to refine skills and behaviours.

Time Blocking

Scheduling specific time periods for particular tasks to increase focus and productivity.

Positive Habits

Constructive routines—such as regular exercise or effective time management—that promote growth and success.

Negative Habits

Unproductive behaviours, like procrastination, that impede personal development and goal attainment.

Self-Control

Regulating actions and reactions to stay aligned with long-term objectives rather than immediate impulses.