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
2014 GADP Conference
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.