Change-Maker Characteristics

From Human Science

A list of qualities that change-making individuals draw from is presented below.

The list is divided by the planes of our being from mental down to vital and social to physical, etc.

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Idea, Vision, Intuition, etc.

• Has a vision of what is to be achieved
• Has a distinct goal in mind to be accomplished
• Has intuitions of knowledge, of possibilities, of solutions (Albert Einstein)

Vitalized Intention

• Has single-minded focus and intention
• Is deeply interested in the subject matter
• Is determined to turn the vision into a living reality
• Seizes opportunities that present themselves
• Concerned more with achieving a goal than personal rewards or recognition (a value)
• Delights in solving problems
• Turns personal tragedy into opportunity
• Is willing to risk all

High Values

• Is motivated by deep personal values

(e.g. simplicity, ease of use, harmony, unity, freedom, efficiency, greater convenience, money-savings, reducing poverty, relieving suffering, patriotism, democracy, supporting the common man, overcoming evil/aggression, victory, uplifting society, providing best technology, greater scientific insight/truth, justice, improving the environment, ending hunger, new forms of organization, the journey over the reward, work over fame, making a mark in the world)

Creative Capacity

• Has ability to formulate highly original solutions.
• Develops creative solutions to problems (e.g. Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Franklin Roosevelt)
• Melds disparate domains, disciplines into something coherently new
• Develops a holistic view of that domain
• Has unprecedented view in their domain
• Links other domains to the current domain (e.g. Bill Gates created DOS that any company could develop computer hardware for)
• Sees a natural evolution out of a previous domain(s) (as decades old PBS TV series 'Connections' shows)
• Sees a way one step beyond current status of domain
• Borrows the thoughts, ideas, inventions, resources, etc. of others (Steve Jobs used inventions of Xerox Parc to develop the first graphical interface, for Mac)
• Takes ideas to new levels
• Moves beyond the conventional (a value?)
• Thinks strategically
• Blends the creative and the practical

Relationship to Society

• Fills a need in society
• Takes up an endeavor that is in tune with changing times (e.g. new leading edge dress styles in House of Elliot pursued by Evie)
• Is alert to uncover and explore a problem in society (e.g. Al Gore, Steve Jobs)
• Perceives and catches the emerging wave of social progress (JK Rowling, Steve Jobs)
• Expresses aspirations for which the society is subconsciously disposed
• Aims to, wants to change the world; make an impact on society (a value)
• Develops new standards, further organization in that domain
• Hopes to bring people together in new ways (Napoleon, Bill Wilson)
• Hopes to bring benefit to others; a munificent aspiration (e.g. Bill Wilson of AA; Erin Brockovich to victims of pollution) (a value)
• Lives in society supportive of or ready to be supportive of their intent
• Lives in a time of great innovation and change that effects that person
• Is affected by other’s genius

Energy/Will

• Unflinching will and determination to accomplish the goal (e.g. Winston Churchill)
• Is extremely persistent. Persists until the goal is accomplished
• Is determined to carry out the goal, plan
• Makes exhaustive effort in pursuit of accomplishing the goal (e.g. Erin Brockovich)
• Has boundless energy, strength and vitality (e.g. Napoleon Bonaparte, Michael Gorbachev, Winston Churchill)
• Meets the challenges of life head-on (e.g. Winston Churchill)
• Is able to overcome major obstacles -- major and minor
• Is able to stand up to adversity
• Is courageous in the extreme
• Is undeterred, driven forward by adversity (e.g. Joe Montana)
• Demonstrates great psychological strength, toughness, resiliency (Elizabeth I)
• Is willing to sacrifice anything and everything as necessary (e.g. Michael Gorbachav)
• Uses all necessary force to accomplish the goal (Napoleon)

Self-Determined

• Is self-motivated
• Is self-reliant
• Thinks for themselves; not influenced by the herd (Hamlet)
• Is undeterred by others' opinions
• has disregard for tradition, convention, procedures, and codes moral or social

Enjoyment

• Feels pleasure in going through the process; really enjoys the challenge
• Loves the adventure; the Romance of life
• Aspires to life to the full

Right Attitudes

• Shares positive, optimistic view of things with others (Henry V, Franklin Roosevelt)
• Has never say die attitude
• Has unshakeable faith in the process and outcome
• Has inner faith
• Unfazed by difficulties, undeterred by failures.
• Has unshakeable confidence
• Looks on the bright side of things
• Learns from mistakes (vital skill?)
• Is calm in the face of difficulty
• Has inner quietude and equality in the face of adversity
• Has unshakeable faith and confidence
• Positive attitudes on right occasions
• Loves the challenge
• Willing to change in light of the realities that presented themselves
• Willing to go to the extreme to make it come about (e.g. Erin Brockovich)
• Able to psychologically overcome perceived threats (e.g. Martin Luther)

Organization

• Has a coherent, practical plan for implementation
• Follows the process of creation from vision to manifestation
• Is highly organized
• Is detail-oriented
• Takes all necessary practical steps

Knowledge and Skill

• Has high level of skill
• Is highly knowledgeable in field (e.g. Bill Gates)
• Is infinitely resourceful

Social Skills

• Has fine people skills
• Is eloquent in the extreme (e.g. Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt)
• Is able to make people comfortable (e.g. Franklin Roosevelt)
• Is able to bring parties together (e.g. Bill Wilson of AA)
• Makes powerful alliances
• Is open-minded to others' views (a vital value)
• Is able to convince others of their position
• Listens well to the suggestions, good advice of others
• Is able to marshal the necessary resources to make it happen (e.g. Fred Smith of FedEx, Churchill)
• Possesses great powers of persuasion (e.g. Winston Churchill)
• Makes the right connections and associations with others

Decision Making Capability

• Makes right decisions at crossroads moments
• Makes practical decisions
• Makes what others considered impractical, risky decisions (a value?)

Luck, Good Fortune, Life Response

• Releases enough positive energy to overcome the opposing energies in the environment
• Is in the right place at the right time.
• Creates luck (i.e. sudden onset of positive life response) through right inner and outer behaviors
• Attracts life response results through aspirations, attitudes, decisions, and actions

Spiritual

• Is able to use spiritual power to bring about results
• Uses the spiritual Force to create results
• Lives in a deeper consciousness that enables greater awareness, better decisions, and actions

Miscellaneous

• Is genius in his field
• Follows the process of creation from vision to manifestation
• Has ability to bring together pieces identified or developed by others
• Grows from character to True Individuality (Personality)
• Is backed by friends, relatives, associates, etc.
• Is compelled by life to move in a new direction

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