1. Values / Building Character
Describe a person of good character by
Identifying specific traits they possess

2. Values
A value is a belief, a mission, or a philosophy that is meaningful
Values can range from the commonplace, such as the belief in hard work and punctuality, to the more psychological, such as self-reliance, concern for others, and harmony of purpose.

3. Values and Business
Just as individuals subscribe to values, so do organizations and institutions. In fact, if we were to examine any company, we would discover that one or more business values was the key to their success.
examples might be…Mission statements at our school, seen on walls at entrances etc… personal mission statements…

4. Business Examples
Sears' commitment to trusting the customer. [From the 19th century onward, any product could be returned to the company with a money back guarantee, which engendered great trust in both directions, enabling booming sales, and, the great success for the firm that followed.]

5. Business Examples
Apple Computer's belief in the values of solving problems of society. [The company created the IPod player and ITunes online music store to overcome a conflict between those who sought to download copyrighted music for free and the music industry which sought to protect its artists and its revenues.]
Steve Jobs

6. Business Examples
Marriott's values of systemization and standardization. [The company created a standard model hotel, and then duplicated it hundreds of time around the world, enabling it to grow incredibly fast, and become the leader of its industry.]

7. Values
A value is a belief, a mission, or a philosophy that is meaningful

8. Political Example
Political parties and politicians subscribe to certain core values -- ranging from helping the poor, easing the burden of the middle class, improving the environment, making government responsive and efficient, engendering loyalty and unity, and so forth.

9. Cultural Values Cultural values - practice of your faith and customs
principles that sustain connections with your cultural roots.
They help you feel connected to a larger community of people with similar backgrounds.
Fasting, indian culture hair up, arranged marriages (sometimes) bar mitzvahs

10. Family Values
consists of ideas passed down from generation to generation
Three traditional basic tasks in life have been described as work, play and love
All of them are important and it takes work to balance these tasks
Expectation of college? Value education.

11. Journal Entry
What does family mean to you?

12. Social Values
Social values are principles that indicate how you relate meaningfully to others in social situations
including those involving family, friends, and co-workers.
Family dinner every Sunday, always eat together sit down.

13. Work Values
Work values define how you work and how you relate to your co-workers, bosses, and clients.
Principles that guide your behavior in professional contexts.
They also reveal your potential for advancement.
Keep personal stuff at home, no gossiping, going above and beyond call of duty-( work ethic)

14. Personal Values
Personal values are principles that define you as an individual.
Personal values, such as honesty, reliability, and trust, determine how you will face the world and relate with people.

15. Internal/External Beliefs
Playing an instrument?
Participating in a sport?
Attending school?
Family functions?
Volunteer work?
Grades?
Fashion/Clothing?
Bike helmet?
Faith/Religion?
Others???

16. Internal and External Influences

17. Character Way in which a person thinks, feels and acts
Involves: understanding, caring about and acting upon certain values
Character is not something you show only once in a while…it’s a part of who you are and how you live

18. 6 main traits of good character
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

19. What influences Character?
Parents and Guardians
earliest
Stories
Morals and lessons
Life Experiences
Sports or games can build and reinforce
Examples Set by Others
Role models…inspiration / friends parents / coaches / teachers / advisors

20. Trustworthiness Integrity-quality of doing what you know is right
Trustworthy…reliable
Trustworthy…honest or truthful
Trustworthy …loyal and faithful
Trustworthy people have integrity
Integrity-quality of doing what you know is right
Find money laying around… do you keep it or turn it in for the rightful owner?

21. Respect Consider others feelings? Listen without criticizing?
Respect yourself?
abstain from dangerous or high-risk behaviors

22. More Vocab Tolerance-ability to accept other people as they are
Prejudice-an opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge

23. Responsibility
Responsibility increases with age 
Accountability-willingness to answer for your actions and decisions
Accountable teens :
Don’t blame others for their mistakes
Accept consequences of their actions

24. Fairness Obey a set of rules
Trait learned early in life
Sharing young age
Including and supporting others- no matter skill level, gender or ethnic background
Open mind-listen to others that differ from you
Competition and contests– are you a good sport? Win or lose?

25. Caring Kind to others Consider their feelings
Empathy-ability to understand and show concern for another person’s feelings
Don’t take revenge when mistreated…forgive
Spirit of giving…not just material gifts but giving of yourself
Sharing time and talents

26. Citizenship Way you conduct yourself as a member of the community
GOOD CITIZENS find ways to improve their surroundings
Respect community (includes neighborhood, school or whole city)
Protect the environment
Stay active in the community-volunteer