Learn to Lead - Achievement 2 / Chapter 2 Already Graded A

Learn to Lead - Achievement 2 / Chapter 2 Already Graded A History of Cadets-earliest Dates back to 15th Century; originated in the courts of French Kings History of Cadets-American Military First American Military Academies; 1802 the first students at West Point proclaimed themselves "Cadets" Meaning of Cadets Young people who take seriously their duty to themselves, their nation, and their futures First Steps as Cadet take responsibility for one's self, to invest fully in the ethic of teamwork, and to learn how to communicate with other leaders Self-management The process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve your goals in life Skills of Self-management take ownership of the goals you set for yourself; decisions you make; how you use your time; & how you control stress in your life Goals simply a dream with a deadline - short, medium & long goals Goal-Setting's "Future Picture" a clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future. Benefits Goal Setting Process goals give you a sense of mission, a rudder, a meaningful purpose. 6 steps in Goal Setting Process 1. Dream Big 2. Identify a specific goal and Write it down 3. List the Steps needed to reach the goal 4. Get help and support from others 5. Work toward your goal, one step at a time. 6. Reward yourself along the way and when you complete your goal. 7 Steps in Ethical Decision-making Process 1. Stop, Think, and define the problem 2. Get the Facts 3. Brainstorming & List your options 4. Weigh your options 5. Consider your values 6. Decide and act 7. Re-evaluate the decision Meaning of Stop, Think, and define the problem "think before you act"; define the problem & write it down Meaning of Get the Facts be sure you have adequate information to support an intelligent choice; be mindful of the difference between facts, opinions and assumptions. Meaning of Brainstorming & List your options brainstorming is a method of generating a large number of creative ideas - do not judge possible solutions Meaning of Weigh your options how will it affect stakeholders-people who have a stake in the solution Meaning of Consider your values good leaders make ethical decisions that reflect their values (consider how your best solution relates to the Core Values) Meaning of Decide and act have a good amount of information to make an intelligent choice - before you decide and act, pause if