GOALS & VALUES
“Finish my homework before dinner tonight” is an example of this type of goal.
Everyone in your class buys a certain brand of shoes, so you decide you need them too. Identify the decision trap.
What is peer pressure/bandwagon effect?
You cannot control whether your teacher gives you a difficult assignment, but you can control how much effort you put into it. Your effort belongs in which circle?
What is circle of control?
A leader makes every decision without asking anyone in the group for input.
What is authoritative leadership?
A person gives directions out loud to explain how to complete a task. What form of communication is being used?
What is verbal communication?
“Graduate from college with a degree” would most likely be considered this type of goal.
What is a long-term goal?
A friend asks you to make a major decision while you are angry, exhausted, and hungry. Based on what you learned about HALT, what should you do before making the decision?
What is address those conditions first and then make the decision?
Your friend is upset with you. You can apologize and explain yourself, but you cannot force your friend to forgive you. Which circle does your friend's reaction belong in?
What is circle of influence?
A leader asks the group for opinions and allows members to vote before making a decision.
What is democratic leadership?
A student rolls their eyes and crosses their arms without saying anything. What form of communication is being used?
What is nonverbal communication?
A student writes, “I will improve my grades.” What is missing that would make this goal more specific and easier to evaluate?
What is a specific way to measure improvement? Add a deadline!
You spent $75 on a game you no longer enjoy. You keep playing because “I've already spent $75, so I can't quit now.” Identify the decision trap.
A student spends the entire day worrying about tomorrow's weather even though there is nothing they can do to change it. Which circle does the weather belong in?
What is circle of concern?
A leader tells the group what the goal is but allows members to decide for themselves how they will accomplish it.
A student creates a chart showing the steps of a process instead of explaining the process with words. What form of communication is being used?
What is visual communication?
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
You have an important assignment due tomorrow, but every time you think about starting it, you say, “I'll do it later.” Identify the trap.
What is procrastination?
You receive a bad grade. You cannot change the grade that has already been entered, but you can decide how you respond, whether you ask for help, and how you prepare next time. Which circle should receive the student's attention?
What is the circle of control?
Which leadership style considers the group's skill and confidence when deciding how to lead?
What is situational leadership?
Your friend sends you a text that says, “Wow, nice job.” You cannot tell whether they are being sincere or sarcastic. What makes the message difficult to interpret?
What is the lack of tone/nonverbal cues?
What does DUMB stand for?
Dream Driven, Uplifting, Method Friendly, Behavior-Triggered
HALT stands for...
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
Your teammate refuses to practice. You cannot make them practice, but you can encourage them, communicate with them, and set a good example. Which circle does this situation primarily demonstrate?
What is circle of influence?
There are four types of leadership styles. Name the styles.
What is facilitative, authoritative, situational, and facilitative?
A student is talking to a teacher about a problem. The student waits until the teacher finishes, pays attention, asks questions for clarification, and responds appropriately. What communication skill is being demonstrated?
What is active listening?