Personality and behaviour define an individual’s success and behaviour not just in corporate life but also in general. How we behave is directly proportional to what we should expect people around us to behave with us. No matter how big or small the organization is, it is defined by its values.
In the movie ‘Catch me if you can’, which is based on real life story of Frank Abagnale. Frank was a con artist, who had great knowledge about banking system and check frauds. He used this to get money illegally. He knew he cannot depend on this forever, but he didn’t know when and how to stop. When he gets caught, he is offered a position at FBI to help them with cash and bank frauds. He takes it up, and is still working for them.
The movie is a cinematic representation and is not entirely true. However, the behaviour of the character Frank had a lot of layers. We saw him as a teen, and a grown up. The only reason he was trusted by the FBI officer was his behaviour. He realised that Frank might have made wrong choices, but he is not a bad person.
Although personality is different for different people. It might be different at different situations too. For instance, I might be surprised for a news and angry for another. Situations define personality and behaviour. However, being honest about our feelings and emotions is another way that might help. One must never try to imitate others. In the movie the Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan tries to be like his superiors. He doesn’t realise that his personality is different and he must not try to be like someone else, instead be a better version of himself.
Personality and behaviour can definitely define success and failure. If we are hardworking and honest, it would definitely be something that would help us in our professional space. For people who have required skills, knowledge and expertise, their personality can make them successful or lead to failure.
Shivangi 