Overcoming Challenging Experiences. Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Overview What is the definition of a leader?What is the definition of a leader? Why is perseverance

Overcoming Challenging ExperiencesOvercoming Challenging Experiences

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OverviewOverview

• What is the definition of a leader?What is the definition of a leader?

• Why is perseverance important in a Why is perseverance important in a leader?leader?

• Why is courage important in a leader?Why is courage important in a leader?

• Why is patience important in a leader?Why is patience important in a leader?

• What are examples of good leadership?What are examples of good leadership?

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Quick WriteQuick Write

Can you think of a sports event, movie or Can you think of a sports event, movie or TV show, or political situation in which a TV show, or political situation in which a

leader had to make a hard decision? leader had to make a hard decision?

Write a brief paragraph about the quality Write a brief paragraph about the quality you most admire in that person. Share your you most admire in that person. Share your response with two partners. Did they choose response with two partners. Did they choose the same quality you did? Why or why not?the same quality you did? Why or why not?

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LeadersLeaders

• A A leaderleader is someone who is able to is someone who is able to influence or guide other people toward a influence or guide other people toward a shared goal shared goal

• The goal might be to get a The goal might be to get a group job done, reach a group job done, reach a mountaintop, or win a gamemountaintop, or win a game

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LeadersLeaders

• Leaders respond positively to adverse Leaders respond positively to adverse circumstances as well as to opportunities circumstances as well as to opportunities

• Good leaders lead by example. They don’t sit Good leaders lead by example. They don’t sit on the sidelines; they’re part of the action on the sidelines; they’re part of the action

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LeadersLeaders

• Leaders are made, Leaders are made, not born not born

• Becoming a leader Becoming a leader takes worktakes work

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PerseverancePerseverance

• PerseverancePerseverance is being determined and is being determined and steadfast; it means never giving up or straying steadfast; it means never giving up or straying from your goal from your goal

• If you’re perseverant, you’re not a quitter If you’re perseverant, you’re not a quitter

• People who persevere are tenacious—they hold People who persevere are tenacious—they hold on even after others let go on even after others let go

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• Perseverance is important for a leader Perseverance is important for a leader because it has a positive effect on the because it has a positive effect on the morale of team members or followers morale of team members or followers

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• Actions associated with perseverance:Actions associated with perseverance:

– Setting clear, achievable goalsSetting clear, achievable goals

– Devising a plan to reach each goalDevising a plan to reach each goal

– Working with others steadily to reach the goalWorking with others steadily to reach the goal

– Never making excuses or dodging a taskNever making excuses or dodging a task

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– Never quitting before the team or individual Never quitting before the team or individual reaches the goalreaches the goal

– Accepting the fact that the task will be difficult Accepting the fact that the task will be difficult

– Encouraging others to keep going when morale Encouraging others to keep going when morale faltersfalters

– Recognizing everyone’s effort and Recognizing everyone’s effort and accomplishment when the goal is achievedaccomplishment when the goal is achieved

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CourageCourage

• CourageCourage is the mental and moral strength is the mental and moral strength

to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty

• Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to

hang on a minute longer than everyone elsehang on a minute longer than everyone else


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Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Courageous LeaderCourageous Leader

• Keeping their heads while others seem to be losing Keeping their heads while others seem to be losing theirstheirs

• Maintaining a steady eye on the goal or objectiveMaintaining a steady eye on the goal or objective

• Being willing to sacrifice for the welfare of othersBeing willing to sacrifice for the welfare of others

• Being able to withstand suffering or difficultyBeing able to withstand suffering or difficulty

• Standing up for what’s rightStanding up for what’s right

• Leading by exampleLeading by example

• Accepting challenges that build self-confidenceAccepting challenges that build self-confidence

• Keeping a positive attitude in the face of difficultiesKeeping a positive attitude in the face of difficulties

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CourageCourage

• MentalMental courage courage

• MoralMoral couragecourage

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PatiencePatience

• PatiencePatience is the ability to bear difficulty, is the ability to bear difficulty, delay, frustration, or pain without delay, frustration, or pain without complaint complaint

• Patience is active—Patience is active—it does not mean you it does not mean you just ignore your problemsjust ignore your problems

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PatiencePatience

• Actions associated with patience:Actions associated with patience:

– Putting the needs of others before your ownPutting the needs of others before your own

– Encouraging others to remain calm and Encouraging others to remain calm and focused in a crisisfocused in a crisis

– Choosing to do the right thing, even when Choosing to do the right thing, even when doing the wrong thing is easierdoing the wrong thing is easier

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PatiencePatience

– Accepting people’s flaws and faultsAccepting people’s flaws and faults

– Accepting criticism with grace and Accepting criticism with grace and confidenceconfidence

– Continuing to do your job calmly and Continuing to do your job calmly and quietly quietly

– Keeping your eye on the goal at all timesKeeping your eye on the goal at all times

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Case StudiesCase Studies

1. Why was ______ a good leader?1. Why was ______ a good leader?

2. What qualities of leadership did _____ exhibit?2. What qualities of leadership did _____ exhibit?

3. What hardships and challenging experiences 3. What hardships and challenging experiences did ______ overcome?did ______ overcome?

4. Would 4. Would youyou want to follow this kind of leader? want to follow this kind of leader? Why or why not?Why or why not?

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Examples of Good LeadershipExamples of Good Leadership

Thomas EdisonThomas Edison


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Gen Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr.Gen Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr.

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Maj Gen LaRita “Rita” AragonMaj Gen LaRita “Rita” Aragon

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Lt Col James “Jimmy” DoolittleLt Col James “Jimmy” Doolittle

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Col Eileen Marie CollinsCol Eileen Marie Collins

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Rosa ParksRosa Parks

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Senator John McCainSenator John McCain

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President Abraham LincolnPresident Abraham Lincoln


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ReviewReview

• A A leaderleader is someone who is able to influence or guide is someone who is able to influence or guide other people toward a shared goal other people toward a shared goal

• Leaders respond positively to adverse circumstances as Leaders respond positively to adverse circumstances as well as to opportunities well as to opportunities

• Good leaders lead by example—they don’t sit on the Good leaders lead by example—they don’t sit on the sidelines; they’re part of the action sidelines; they’re part of the action

• Leaders are made, not born—in other words, becoming a Leaders are made, not born—in other words, becoming a leader takes work leader takes work

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ReviewReview

• PerseverancePerseverance is the quality of being determined and is the quality of being determined and steadfast; it means never giving up or straying from steadfast; it means never giving up or straying from your goal your goal

• Perseverance is important for a leader because it has a Perseverance is important for a leader because it has a positive effect on the morale of team members or positive effect on the morale of team members or followers. followers.

• MoraleMorale is a mental and emotional state of enthusiasm, is a mental and emotional state of enthusiasm, confidence, and loyalty in team members and followers confidence, and loyalty in team members and followers

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ReviewReview

• CourageCourage is the mental and moral strength to is the mental and moral strength to withstand danger, fear, or difficultywithstand danger, fear, or difficulty

• Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to hang Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to hang on a minute longer than everyone elseon a minute longer than everyone else

• PatiencePatience is the ability to bear difficulty, delay, is the ability to bear difficulty, delay, frustration, or pain without complaint frustration, or pain without complaint

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ReviewReview

• Patience does not mean you ignore your problems or Patience does not mean you ignore your problems or just hope they’ll go awayjust hope they’ll go away

• Thomas Edison, Gen “Chappie” James, Jr., Maj Gen Thomas Edison, Gen “Chappie” James, Jr., Maj Gen “Rita” Aragon, Lt Col “Jimmy” Doolittle, Col Eileen “Rita” Aragon, Lt Col “Jimmy” Doolittle, Col Eileen Marie Collins, Rosa Parks, Senator John McCain, and Marie Collins, Rosa Parks, Senator John McCain, and President Abraham Lincoln are examples of President Abraham Lincoln are examples of good good

leadershipleadership

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SummarySummary

• What is the definition of a leader?What is the definition of a leader?

• Why is perseverance important in a Why is perseverance important in a leader?leader?

• Why is courage important in a leader?Why is courage important in a leader?

• Why is patience important in a leader?Why is patience important in a leader?

• What are examples of good leadership?What are examples of good leadership?

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