- Being a good role model means having the ability to motivate others to willingly follow your example through what you believe, say, and do. - Good role models bring out the best in people and provide guidance through demonstrating mutual respect, support, trust, and good communication. - The qualities of a good role model include respecting others' feelings, communicating clearly and honestly, and refusing to abuse power in the relationship.

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HOW TO BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL
The qualities of a good role model are those that also make you an effective leader. Being a
good leader or role model means you have the ability to motivate others to follow your example
willingly. Serving as a good role model or leader means that what you believe, say and do are all in
alignment. Good role models bring out the best in people and are sources of guidance for
others.
The qualities you have to model are:
Mutual respect
You acknowledge how great the other person is; Mistakes are accepted and learned from;
Boundaries are respected.
Support
You are there to celebrate when things are going well and to help when things are not
going well.
Trust/honesty
You feel trust and you have reason to trust; You feel safe and comfortable; You are
honest.
Good communication
You listen and feel that you are heard. You make decisions together; You can express
your feelings without fear; Feelings and needs are expressed, appreciated, and respected;
Conflict is faced directly and resolved with win-win outcomes; Rules and boundaries are
clear and defined, yet allow for flexibility if you desire change.
A Role Model has the responsibility to…
To respect others’ feelings; To refuse to abuse someone else in any way; To be considerate;
To communicate clearly and honestly; To not exert power or control in the relationship; To
compromise when needed; To admit to being wrong when appropriate.
Question:
Which qualities motivate others and which qualities bring out the best in people?