Introduction

Leaders should set an example for others. As a leader your duty is to set the standards for your group by personal example. Your actions and attitude are watched by the people you lead. If your personal standards are low and you demand high standards from others, you are setting a double standard, and you will rapidly lose their respect and confidence. Leadership is taught by example.

How can setting an example help you achieve your goals?

How can you set the example this week? What might be the outcomes?

Critical thinking

Consider the following situation on your own: A test administrator is allegedly offered money in exchange for allowing someone else to take a test for another student. A college coach is also allegedly offered money in exchange for stating a student is being recruited for their team when they actually are not.

What should they have done? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, each student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you set a high standard for yourself to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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