Leadership Month 2 – Oct. 30

THIS WEEK’S PRINCIPLES:

Willingness makes spiritual growth possible
Our relationships with God and ourselves are the foundation upon which all our other relationships are built
Taking responsibility is the first critical step towards self-management and self-love
Taking responsibility involves accepting freedom of choice
Taking responsibility empowers us to become the creators of our lives
Becoming a creator empowers us to stay out of: blame, shame and victim mentality
As creators, we have the power to change course and move in a new direction
You have innate talents
You embody a unique combination of strengths that can be discovered and developed

KNOW

Do ALL of the following in the order listed – it will all make more sense that way:

Read in the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” in Habit 7 the section titled “The Spiritual Dimension”
Answer this question in your commonplace book:
- Why does meeting my REAL needs matter?
Look for 3 scriptures that match any of the principles for the month (look above). (Not 3 per principle, just 3 total) Write them in your commonplace book and be prepared to share in class.
Watch this video: (18 min)

Write down 100 things you are doing well right now. You’ll probably get to 20-30 pretty quick and then get stuck. Push through. Make yourself think of more and get specific and you’ll find that you really can reach 100 and beyond. When you do, you’ll feel amazing! Bring your list to class.
Answer these questions in your commonplace book:
- Was this exercise hard for me?
  - Why or why not?
- How can focusing on what I’m doing well help me stop blaming, comparing and shaming myself?
Watch this video: (6 min)

Read the book, “The Cure for the Common Life” by Max Lucado (chapters 1-6 only)
- Fill out the S.T.O.R.Y. parts of the book at the end
Take the test at Strengths Finder 2.0. You can purchase it here.
- (Make sure to follow this link. It takes you to the $25 test. If you search it out on your own, you’ll likely find the $50 one and your parents won’t be happy with me.)
Print and read through your Top 5 results and bring the printout to class.

BECOME

Choose 1 of the following:

If you’re not already reading scriptures and praying daily, begin now.
- Make sure to get 5 days in this week before Vanguard
If you are, consider a different spiritual goal you can set for yourself.
- Put your goal in your schedule and report to someone you trust.

Consider diving deeper in the scriptures and principles for the roles in your life. Journal on the following questions and spend some time in your scriptures study pondering these things.
- Name a specific role in your life (brother, son, friend, etc.)
  - What do I want to create in this role?
  - How can I be a creator and not a victim in this role?

Think back on the book you read for vision days about the ten Boom family and journal on these questions:
- What is one character strength exemplified by them that I want to develop?
- How would it help me in my life to be more like them?
Write down 1 action you can take this week to start developing that trait and do it.