1. The Origins of Leadership Ethics And Attitude Ethics And Attitude Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Character is what you really are. Reputation is what people say you are. Character is more important. Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Character is what you really are. Reputation is what people say you are. Character is more important. “ I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But thankful that I am better than I used to be.” John Wooden’s leadership was “character based” before the word was invented. His philosophy and methodology are grounded in straightforward attitudes, values, and principles taught by his father,Joshua Hugh Wooden. The genesis of John Wooden’s “character-based” leadership is traced back to what he learned growing up on a small farm in Centerton, Indiana, in the 1920”s. Here are the four navigation points on John Wooden’s compass for life and leadership that he learned from his father:

2. 1. The Golden Rule According to John Wooden, “My father came as close to living the Golden Rule as anyone I have ever known.” The example of Joshua Hugh Wooden’s “living the Golden Rule” made a profound and lasting impression on the future teacher and coach. Consciously and unconsciously “treating others as you would have them treat you” became a near-inviolable tenet of John Wooden’s leadership. It is the first navigation point on his compass of character-based leadership. According to John Wooden, “My father came as close to living the Golden Rule as anyone I have ever known.” The example of Joshua Hugh Wooden’s “living the Golden Rule” made a profound and lasting impression on the future teacher and coach. Consciously and unconsciously “treating others as you would have them treat you” became a near-inviolable tenet of John Wooden’s leadership. It is the first navigation point on his compass of character-based leadership. “There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make makes you.”

3. Compass Check 1.Each student will answer both questions with an original thought. 1.Each student will answer both questions with an original thought. 2. You must also respond to one of your classmates responses for each question. 2. You must also respond to one of your classmates responses for each question. 3. A total of 4 responses are required from you 3. A total of 4 responses are required from you In addition your grade will be based on how your responses add to the over-all discussion. In addition your grade will be based on how your responses add to the over-all discussion. Remember, comments are short and respectful. Allow them to invoke other thoughts. Remember, comments are short and respectful. Allow them to invoke other thoughts.

4. The Golden Rule Response #1 Response #1 Identify two leaders who embody The Golden Rule and two leaders who do not with a short reason Why. Identify two leaders who embody The Golden Rule and two leaders who do not with a short reason Why. Response #2 Response #2 Everybody pays lip service to The Golden Rule. In what circumstances do you think people allow themselves to break the rule?- Explain your reasoning. Everybody pays lip service to The Golden Rule. In what circumstances do you think people allow themselves to break the rule?- Explain your reasoning.