Ellis Bush, Jr. LDR 1100 Fall 2011 st 1 Life Habit:  1. They are able to make and keep long-term commitments.  Our culture teaches us that it makes no sense to limit your options by committing yourself to any one person, group of persons or even a course of action. Commitment is:  A. Commitment is not a verbal agreement. It is a physical presence.  "Life happens at the level of events not of words." --Alfred Adler  B. Commitment is not only filling a role, but pursing excellence in a calling.  "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." --Vince Lombardi nd 2 Life Habit  They possess a spirit of Humility.  Key Definition: Humility isn't thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less. It’s Hard to Be Humble… Thinking of yourself less means:  A. Spend less time drawing attention to yourself.  B. Spend less time talking about yourself.  C. Prioritize others before yourself.  D. Don’t be swayed by flattery or criticism 1. Stop unhealthy comparisons. 2. Have a good sense of self and self worth. 3. Have a good understanding of our strengths and weaknesses. rd 3 Life Habit  3. They are uncompromising in their character.  “We define character as the sum of those qualities of moral excellence that stimulates a person to do the right thing, which is manifested through right and proper actions despite internal or external pressures to the contrary.” – United States Air Force Academy  "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."  — Ralph Waldo Emerson, Character Compromise  Two of the main things that can bring character compromise are:  A. Pursuit of Self  Character holds until we want a little more than what we have or can get and then comes the temptation to compromise.  B. Fear Fear:           1. Arachnophobia: The fear of spiders. 2. Ophidiophobia: The fear of snakes. 3. Acrophobia: The fear of heights. 4. Agoraphobia: The fear of situations in which escape is difficult. 5. Cynophobia: The fear of dogs. Also Fear:           6. Astraphobia: The fear of thunder and lightening. 7. Trypanophobia: The fear of injections. 8. Social Phobias: The fear of social situations. 9. Pteromerhanophobia: The fear of flying. 10. Mysophobia: The fear of germs or dirt. Character Compromise  Two of the main things that can bring character compromise are:  A. Pursuit of Self  Character holds until we want a little more than what we have or can get and then comes the temptation to compromise.  B. Fear th 4 Life Habit  4. They seek wisdom before acting. Seeking Wisdom… th 4 Life Habit  4. They seek wisdom before acting.  King Solomon said "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."  King David said "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  Job said “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?" Wisdom is found among the aged:  A. The immediate aged  B. The intermediate aged  C. The aged aged  D. The departed aged th 5 Life Habit  They consistently express gratitude.  “Some people are born on third base and spend their lives thinking they hit a triple.” Barry Switzer  “I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now!” Queen.  Gratitude that springs from humility will be a growing characteristic of the leader’s life until it becomes a defining quality about them. The Collegiate Leader:  1. They have the ability to make and keep long-term     commitments 2. They possess a spirit of humility 3. They have uncompromising character 4. They seek wisdom before acting 5. They consistently express gratitude Mobilizing Others to Action Prepared for LDR 1100 Classes MOTIVATION An internal impulse to take action Are you motivated? Action: Eat a gummy spider Offer: $0.00 Yum NOPE YES Are you motivated? Action: Eat a dead spider dipped in chocolate and cut up in little pieces in a cupcake Offer: For $1,000.00 NOPE YES Are you motivated? Action: Eat dead spider Offer: For $10,000 YES NOPE Are you motivated? Not in this life time Action: Eat live spider Offer: For $200,000 YES NOPE NOPE What Motivates You? •Money • Respect • Family • Faith • Friends • Power • Intimidation • Trying to fit in • Desire to do better • Good heart What motivates you? Personality Culture Need for Approval Experiences Gender Beliefs Feelings IMPULSE Age Individual Baggage Decision to do it Pros & Cons weighed Action How to motivate yourself • • • • • Desire Determine Decide Discipline direct How to motivate others • • • • • • • • • • Display confidence Demonstrate enthusiasm Wiifo? Delegate responsibly Help others learn from mistakes Listen effectively Communicate clearly Provide feedback Lead by example Encourage others PENCEL EMPOWERMENT Gives others the power to make decisions, set directions, and create PERSUASION Ability to cause someone to do something MOBILIZATION Acts of assembling and ensuring team members are prepared for the task at hand Any questions?
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