This document discusses character development and defines character. It examines character from psychological perspectives and lists its key components. Character is determined by personal and social factors and includes traits like honesty, integrity, fairness, responsibility, compassion, and respect. The document outlines several frameworks for character, such as the six pillars of character and provides strategies for developing character, such as defining ethical behavior, modeling appropriate behaviors, and building moral reasoning skills.
6. • We all have character
• Components of Character include positive
and negative social behaviors (Bandura 1999)
• Our goal is to
improve the quality
of our own character
and our organizations
7. • The mental and moral qualities distinctive to
an individual.
•Beliefs, judgments and actions concerning
right and wrong.
• Values and morals
• Universal or relativistic?
22. • Start with the basics
• Be consistent
•Practice what you preach
23. • Your Core Values are what help define your
character
-Fundamental beliefs
•Core values = our own personal mission
statement
24. • Define ethical behavior to your audience
• Reinforce and encourage these behaviors
• Model the appropriate behaviors
• Explain specific appropriateness of behaviors
• Discuss moral dilemmas and choices
• Build moral dilemmas into practice
• Teach cooperative learning strategies
• Transfer power from leaders to participants
25. 1) Tell The Truth = Honesty
• Trustworthiness
-Dependability > Ability
2) Be a Gentleman = Golden rule
• Thoughtfulness
• Empathy
• Self-sacrifice
3) Love your Brother
• Tolerance
• Service
-Kindness
-Humility
-Love
26. • Learning to overcome obstacles, cooperate
with others, developing self control, and
persist in the face of defeat (Ewing et al, 1996)
