1. Overcoming Challenging Experiences

2. Overview What is the definition of a leader?
Why is perseverance important in a leader?
Why is courage important in a leader?
Why is patience important in a leader?
What are examples of good leadership?
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3. Quick Write
Can you think of a sports event, movie or TV show, or political situation in which a leader had to make a hard decision?
Write a brief paragraph about the quality you most admire in that person. Share your response with two partners. Did they choose the same quality you did? Why or why not?
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4. Leaders
A leader is someone who is able to influence or guide other people toward a shared goal
The goal might be to get a
group job done, reach a
mountaintop, or win a game
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5. Leaders
Leaders respond positively to adverse circumstances as well as to opportunities
Good leaders lead by example. They don’t sit on the sidelines; they’re part of the action
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6. Leaders Leaders are made, not born Becoming a leader takes work
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7. Perseverance
Perseverance is being determined and steadfast; it means never giving up or straying from your goal
If you’re perseverant, you’re not a quitter
People who persevere are tenacious—they hold on even after others let go
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8. Perseverance
Perseverance is important for a leader because it has a positive effect on the morale of team members or followers
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9. Perseverance Actions associated with perseverance:
Setting clear, achievable goals
Devising a plan to reach each goal
Working with others steadily to reach the goal
Never making excuses or dodging a task
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10. Perseverance
Never quitting before the team or individual reaches the goal
Accepting the fact that the task will be difficult
Encouraging others to keep going when morale falters
Recognizing everyone’s effort and accomplishment when the goal is achieved
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11. Courage Courage is the mental and moral strength
to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to hang on a minute longer than everyone else
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12. Characteristics of a Courageous Leader
Keeping their heads while others seem to be losing theirs
Maintaining a steady eye on the goal or objective
Being willing to sacrifice for the welfare of others
Being able to withstand suffering or difficulty
Standing up for what’s right
Leading by example
Accepting challenges that build self-confidence
Keeping a positive attitude in the face of difficulties
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14. Patience
Patience is the ability to bear difficulty, delay, frustration, or pain without complaint
Patience is active—
it does not mean you
just ignore your problems
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15. Patience Actions associated with patience:
Putting the needs of others before your own
Encouraging others to remain calm and focused in a crisis
Choosing to do the right thing, even when doing the wrong thing is easier
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16. Patience Accepting people’s flaws and faults
Accepting criticism with grace and confidence
Continuing to do your job calmly and quietly
Keeping your eye on the goal at all times
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17. Case Studies 1. Why was ______ a good leader?
2. What qualities of leadership did _____ exhibit?
3. What hardships and challenging experiences did ______ overcome?
4. Would you want to follow this kind of leader? Why or why not?
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18. Examples of Good Leadership
Thomas Edison
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19. Examples of Good Leadership
Gen Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr.
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20. Examples of Good Leadership
Maj Gen LaRita “Rita” Aragon
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21. Examples of Good Leadership
Lt Col James “Jimmy” Doolittle
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22. Examples of Good Leadership
Col Eileen Marie Collins
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23. Examples of Good Leadership
Rosa Parks
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24. Examples of Good Leadership
Senator John McCain
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25. Examples of Good Leadership
President Abraham Lincoln
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26. Review
A leader is someone who is able to influence or guide other people toward a shared goal
Leaders respond positively to adverse circumstances as well as to opportunities
Good leaders lead by example—they don’t sit on the sidelines; they’re part of the action
Leaders are made, not born—in other words, becoming a leader takes work
Chapter 3, Lesson 3

27. Review
Perseverance is the quality of being determined and steadfast; it means never giving up or straying from your goal
Perseverance is important for a leader because it has a positive effect on the morale of team members or followers.
Morale is a mental and emotional state of enthusiasm, confidence, and loyalty in team members and followers
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28. Review
Courage is the mental and moral strength to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Courage isn’t the lack of fear; it’s being able to hang on a minute longer than everyone else
Patience is the ability to bear difficulty, delay, frustration, or pain without complaint
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29. Review
Patience does not mean you ignore your problems or just hope they’ll go away
Thomas Edison, Gen “Chappie” James, Jr., Maj Gen “Rita” Aragon, Lt Col “Jimmy” Doolittle, Col Eileen Marie Collins, Rosa Parks, Senator John McCain, and President Abraham Lincoln are examples of good leadership
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30. Summary What is the definition of a leader?
Why is perseverance important in a leader?
Why is courage important in a leader?
Why is patience important in a leader?
What are examples of good leadership?
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31. Next Done—overcoming challenging experiences
Next—integrity and character
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