Random Habitudes
What was the first lesson image we learned?
Host and Guests
What represents the hot air balloon?
me
Like magnets to metal, all leaders are to __________
criticism
What two sides do all leaders have?
tough and soft
What's 4 x 5 x 5
100
What is our definition of leadership?
Using my influence to positively impact the world around me.
What represents the hot air balloon, people in the balloon, fire, and sandbags?
hot air balloon - me
people in the balloon - people around me
fire - encouragement
sandbags - discouragement
Great leaders know how to ____________ criticism, like a lightning rod with lightning
redirect
What happens to someone if he/she is too soft or too tough?
too soft - various answers
too tough - various answers
What is the capital of Florida?
Talahassee
Which lesson was about picking and choosing our battles wisely?
Pyrrhic Victory
Explain how the activity we did shows the power of encouragement.
Encouragement helps people go farther/do better than they think they could.
Why do great leaders treat criticism like lightning rods? What's their main goal (same goal as the lightning rod)
to keep everyone safe
Great leaders are tough only when they stick to their good _____________.
values
"Slowly" is an example of what grammatical term?
adverb
Who is in the image that teaches the lesson about humility and confidence in how God sees us?
Mother Teresa
Explain how the balloon shows us the importance and EFFECTS of encouragement vs. discouragement.
When I'm encouraged, I can encourage others
When I encourage others, they feel good
When I discourage others, it brings them down
When I encourage others, they do more than they thought they could
What is one question to consider when thinking about how you deal with criticism?
Do I get defensive and retaliate when criticized? Does my anger cause me to seek revenge? Does flattery or criticism affect me too much? Is it hard for me to see or welcome kernels of truth in criticism Can I remain objective and poised when attacked? Do I channel my emotions toward a solution? Can I take the heat for my team and not complain? Do I have a place to vent my own anger as a leader?
A leader that has the balance of both tough and soft gains _______________ from the people around them.
respect
When is the time Jesus decided to be tough, according to the Bible worksheet? What did he stand up for/against?
answers vary
List all 8 lesson images we have learned so far.
1. Hosts and Guests, 2. Talking Stick, 3. Chess and Checkers, 4. Pyrrhic Victory, 5. Calcutta Paradox, 6. Hot Air Balloon, 7. Lightning Rod, 8. Velvet Covered Brick
What are the four best times to encourage others?
1. after they fail
2. after they succeed
3. when they least expect it
4. when you first meet each other
What is a benefit to dealing correctly with criticism, according to our Bible worksheet?
we don't stir conflict or anger, people don’t have anything bad to say about us, earn understanding, receive a great reward in heaven, gain perseverance
If you want to correctly confront someone about something that made you angry, what is the first thing you should do?
wait until my initial anger subsides (goes away)
How many more days do we have until Easter?
40 (Monday), 39 (Tuesday)