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The Trait Optimism Facet in Leadership and Education

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This chapter discusses how leaders can promote the trait optimism facet in their leadership by being positive, leading by example, and using the Pygmalion Effect. In addition, this chapter determines how educators can promote the trait optimism facet by setting personal goals, embracing their roles as leaders in the classroom which includes being positive and leading by example, and by using the Pygmalion Effect. Finally, this chapter also entertains the positions of those who oppose the promotion of the trait optimism facet in leadership and education.

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Key concepts: Optimism, Facet (psychology), Trait, Promotion (chess), Psychology, Social psychology, Political science, Big Five personality traits