Good Role Models = Effective Leaders and Positive Influences Role Models are effective leaders who have certain rights and responsibilities to motivate others, to bring out their best, and to be a positive influential force.

1. BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL
Good Role Models Are Effective Leaders:
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. Good role models influence others in positive ways.
Good Role Models Lead by Example:
Mutual respect -- You acknowledge how great the other person is, Mistakes are
accepted and learned from, and 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’s Rights & Responsibilities:
I Have The Right To be treated with respect always, To not be abused in any way, To feel
safe in the relationship, To be treated as an equal, and To feel comfortable being myself.
I Have The Responsibility 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, and To admit to being
wrong when appropriate.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read “Be Good Role Model” and decide which qualities mentioned could be used to
motivate others, bring out the best in others, and be a positive influential
force in other peoples’ lives.

2. BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL
Motivate Others Bring out their Best Positive Influence