2014 GADP Conference

What Kind of Tree are You?

Lauren L. Griffeth, Ph.D.Athens Regional Foundation

July 18, 2014

2014 GADP Conference

Self Perception

“There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to

know one's self.”~ Benjamin Franklin

2014 GADP Conference

2014 GADP Conference

Music for Brain Power

Draw Your Tree

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Tree Drawing Breakdown

• The Size • The

Firmness/Softness of Lines

• The Placement• Amount of Detail

• The Lightness/Darkness

• The Shape • The Base• The Roots

Tree Drawing Breakdown

• The Trunk • The Top• Things In or

Around the Tree

• Special Kinds of Trees

• Unusual Distinguishing Features of the Tree

2014 GADP Conference

2014 GADP Conference

Why Do People Give?

• People give for the tax benefit. • People give to make life better for

future generations.• People give for a sense of

belonging.• People give for visibility.

2014 GADP Conference

Why Do People Give?

• People give to honor someone. • People give to make a difference.• People give to make life better for

future generations.• People give to people.

2014 GADP Conference

85% of people give…

because they are asked.

Who’s Asking?

You Are!2014 GADP Conference

2014 GADP Conference

Know Yourself, So…

• You can understand how you view the world.

• You can understand how the world might view you.

• You can understand others and build stronger relationships.