Donald Trump's personality: psychology and communication
In Donald Trump's head
Public figures, politicians and great entrepreneurs have always had a certain influence towards the people and in general towards the masses. What makes them famous is also their communication style, partly studied, but often also due to their controversial personality.
It is precisely this contrast that makes these characters icons, for better or for worse. And also in the case of the presidential elections, the personality of Donald Trump played an important role, helping to make him president of the United States of America.
But what makes a character who features Donald Trump's personality interesting, followed, loved and hated? Certainly his character contrasts, combined with his communicative style, have contributed to making him so popular and followed.
It is interesting to analyze the mix of character traits, communication style and psychological profile that define Donald Trump's personality as a whole.
The courage to aim high as a key to success, especially in politics.
It is the patriotic sense that keeps Americans united. And this Donald Trump was able to understand right away with his motto "Make America Great Again!".
Because Americans want to feel united and part of a big family ("I promise you I won't abandon you").
There is already talk of dynasties that will come after him ...
To be able to govern a state, a whole range of skills and capabilities are needed to ensure the stability of the country, on the one hand, and evolution on the other. Negotiation skills, team building skills, but also the ability to face and manage complex situations, are just some of the skills required of those who are preparing to govern a state.
Since the official data of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections emerged, a media tam tam has been created around the news and, even more, a clear concern about the fate not only of the US, but also of the internal world balance .
At the same time, since the election campaign began - which saw the Trump-Clinton duel on stage - equally numerous have been the dissertations around the personality of Donald Trump, the new US president. What emerges is a highly complex picture.
The attempt of this article is to reflect from different points of view on the personality characteristics of Donald Trump.
A first psychological profile of Donald Trump's personality: Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde
As mentioned at the outset, the behavioral and communicative contrasts of Donald Trump's personality would make him similar to "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde". Whether his behavior is studied or not, at first glance Trump's personality could be framed within a Narcissistic Disorder, as well as an Antisocial personality. But this is not the right context for making such an accurate diagnosis. Certainly Trump's personality has contributed in one way or another to his success in his life and not least to allow him to occupy the role of president.
Let's see in detail the most evident features:
- He doesn't let himself be intimidated even under pressure. Trump, in the course of his speeches, never showed signs of anxiety or nervousness. He always appeared calm even when under pressure.
- He has a high self-esteem useful for not being overwhelmed by difficulties or criticisms. The downside is that he may be reluctant to receive feedback and comments, especially negative ones.
- It is competitive and very ambitious. This characteristic of him could represent a quality in the presence of obstacles and possible challenges. The other side of the coin is that he may find it difficult to share successes and experiences with his team.
- He loves to entertain and be the center of attention. He is not afraid of having to put his face on it. On the other hand, this characteristic of him risks leading him to be unwilling to listen to others.
- He communicates directly. In many of his speeches, Trump communicated in no uncertain terms. This method of communication allows him on the one hand, to express himself sincerely and without the desire to please others, on the other hand, however, this mode does not allow him to empathize with people. On more than one occasion, in fact, he has shown that he does not take into consideration the feelings of those who listened to him. In this way, therefore, he risks to antagonize people.
- He cares little about the rules and pays little attention to the details. If this talent could allow him to make decisions very quickly, on the other hand, it could lead to hasty or unthinking decisions.
- He is very curious, has a lot of ideas and a great imagination. Donald Trump is an entrepreneur and as such he has creative skills and is able to come up with many ideas to solve problems. His reduced ability to know how to stop and reflect, at the same time, could make him unpredictable and dispersive.
- He shows himself confident, shows feelings of grandeur and thinks that things are rightfully his. People like him tend to make a good first impression, but it is difficult to work with them because they feel entitled to special treatment, ignore those who criticize them, and are not intimidated by others.
- He is extremely mischievous, he can seem charming, interesting and daring. He loves to take risks and push limits. This makes him a person with whom it is difficult to work, as he is impulsive and tends to minimize his mistakes, heavily blaming others.
