This document summarizes a presentation on leadership and self-control given by Mia Moody-Ramirez. It discusses how self-control is important for success and defines self-control as the ability to control one's emotions, desires, and behaviors. It provides examples of situations that can cause people to lose self-control, like workplace pet peeves. Additionally, it explores the importance of self-control in the work environment and having balance.

1. Leadership & Self-Control
Presented by Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D., Baylor Journalism, PR & New Media
Leadership Lunch & Learn

2. Leadership & Self-Control
Presented by Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D., Baylor Journalism, PR & New Media
About Me
JPRNM Graduate
Program
Director
Mother of three
Associate Professor
Researcher
Texas Native

3. Control: Janet Jackson
• “When I was 17 I did what people told
me!”
• “Did what my father said, and let my
mother mold me”
• “But that was long ago”
• “I've got my own mind”
• “Wanna make my own decisions”

4. Self-Control
I am a grown up, now what????

5. Self-Control = Success

6. Self-Control
How do you define self-control?

7. Definition

8. Examples

9. Joy
Peace
patience
kindness
goodness
faithfulness
gentleness
And
Self-Control

11. The importance of balance

12. The importance of Self-Control
• The Bible stresses the importance of
self control, emphasizing the
importance of patience.
• God is ultimately the one in control.

13. What makes you lose self-Control?
Let's look at some common situations in
life that tend to upset people
encourage them to lose control.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lZueerXR0

14. The Importance of Self Control
We may have all experienced a time when our faith was not a testimony.
For example, you may have blown up at work or you may know someone
who frequently blows up at work.
What are some examples?

15. Office Pet Peeves
In general
• People who chew with their mouths
open
• People who talk during movies
• People who drop by unannounced

16. Good Versus Bad Responses
How we want to respond How we should respond

17. Self-Control in the Work Environment
Example
• Where have you seen self-control
enhance the work environment.
• Areas where a lack of self-control
destroys the work environment.

18. Self-Control in the Work Environment
Group Discussion (in groups of four answer the following questions):
• How can we encourage employees who are practicing self-control?
• How can we come along beside those who potentially need improvement
(those who overreact, foster conflict, impede progress, anger easily)?
• What are some examples?
• What is the take away from the group discussion?

19. Self-Control in the Work Environment
What is the takeaway?

20. Self-Control in the Work Environment
Questions?