Inventory of Past Experiences and Opportunities1.1

1.2 Learning about Yourself

1.3 Seize the Moment

There Is a Leader in You

TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

leader a person with the ability to guide others toward accomplishing a goal

skill a learned ability or strength that allows an individual to do something well

skill level a measure of a person’s ability, talent, or expertise in performing a task

affirmation the act of agreeing with, validating, or confirming the actions or behaviors of another person

conflict resolution

the ability to find acceptable solutions to problems and experiences to benefit both you and the others involved

1.1Inventory of Past Experiences and Opportunities

Identify your beliefs about being a leader. Describe personal qualities that result in

leadership opportunities.

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The Gladiator

Past Experiences & Opportunities

Beliefs About Being a Leader

What do you think when you hear the word leader?

A leader is someone with the ability to guide others toward accomplishing a goal.

Past Experiences

People demonstrate leadership at an early age.

You demonstrate leadership ability through many daily actions.

Checkpoint Q What are two beliefs that people sometimes

have about leaders?

They may believe that leaders must have the courage to speak in front of large groups or must wear certain clothes, come from certain homes, or have a specific appearance.

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Opportunities to Lead

Opportunities to lead come in different ways, at different times, and for different reasons.

An opportunity to lead may relate to a particular situation that matches the qualities you possess.

Personal Qualities That May Result in a Leadership Role

Physical size Physical attractiveness Skill level

Social skills Communication skills Decision-making skills Self-control skills Technical/mechanical

skills

Academic ability Emotional stability Honesty and truthfulness Treatment of others

Checkpoint Q List and describe two personal qualities that

result in leadership opportunities.

Qualities that may result in leadership opportunities include physical size, attractiveness, skill level, academic ability, emotional stability, honesty, and treatment of others.

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Workout !

Complete your: Questions on Unit 1.1 on your Unit 1 Handout.

1.2Learning About Yourself

Identify things about yourself that you compare to others.

Identify things about yourself over which you have no control.

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Harry Potter

Learning about yourself

TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

attitude the way you deal with and treat yourself and other people

personality type

an indication of how you deal with the different situations and experiences in your life

introvert a person who tends to focus on inner thoughts and ideas

extrovert a person who directs attention and interests toward the outer world of people and things

behavior an action caused by or a reaction to the surrounding environment

TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

risk factors situations that could potentially increase your chances of being involved in inappropriate or dangerous behaviors

protective factors

situations that could potentially decrease your chances of being involved in inappropriate or dangerous behaviors

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Comparing Yourself to Others

You are who you are Self-awareness Self-image

Impact of attitude and personality Attitude and personality affect how you see

yourself as well as how others see you. Likewise, the way you view yourself impacts

your attitude and personality.

Attitude

Positive or negative? Your attitude is reflected in the words you

choose to describe yourself. Your attitude is exhibited by the way you

behave when interacting with others.

Personality

Influences of family and environment Personality types

Introvert Extrovert

Checkpoint Q Describe the two most common personality

types?

The two most common personality types are introvert and extrovert. An introvert tends to focus on inner thoughts and ideas. An extrovert directs attention and interests toward the outer world of people and things.

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Seeing and Being You

As your self-awareness and self-image increase, you will likely want to make changes to improve yourself.

In order to do this, you must be able to distinguish between those things that are less significant, such as physical appearance, and those things that matter more, such as behavior.

Physical Appearance

No dress code or uniform for leaders Many influences on what you wear Wardrobe inventory

Behavior

Risk factors Protective factors

Checkpoint Q Why is behavior important in dealing with

others and their selection of you as a leader?

Behavior is important in dealing with others because individuals who display proper behavior are the ones who will be asked to take on leadership roles.

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Workout !

Complete your: Where you Stand… Complete part of the survey – find your

group – answer the questions – have a spokes-person for your group – write all your answers down

Complete your: UNIT 1.2 Worksheet

1.3Seize the Moment

Describe how you can create a new vision. Explain the next steps toward creating your

vision.

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Glory Road

Seize the Moment

TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

vision an idea or a project that you imagine turning into reality by undergoing some type of change

myths fictional or unproven beliefs

New Vision

Seize the moment. Declare a new level of maturity, personal

satisfaction, academic achievement, and confidence.

View your life from a different perspective to gain a new and enlightened vision of the leader in you.

Checkpoint Q What is a vision?

A vision is an idea or a project that you imagine turning into reality by undergoing some type of change.

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Next Steps

Make a decision to figure out what you really want to do and be right now.

Make a plan so that you can set and reach your goals.

Improve your organizational skills. Overcome the negatives of your past. Increase your level of readiness. Validate others.

Debunking Myths About Leaders

Leaders come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, with different personality styles and attitudes.

There is no official ‘‘look’’ or wardrobe or attitude for a leader.

The challenge is to be the best you can be so that you can begin to see the leader in you in any given situation.

Checkpoint Q Describe one of the ‘‘next steps’’ in

fulfilling a new vision.

Next steps include figuring out what you want to do and be now, making a plan to reach your goals, improving organizational skills, overcoming negatives in your past, increasing your level of readiness, and validating others.

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Workout !

Complete your: Unit 1.3

UNIT 1: TEST Be prepared to discuss your answers on - Do

you agree with this statement—“Leaders are born, and others cannot be taught the skills of leadership”?