This document provides guidance for leaders on how to strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence. It discusses the importance of leaders believing in others' potential and creating an atmosphere of support. Leaders should treat people with dignity and respect, actively listen to diverse views, provide leadership opportunities, and foster collaboration over competition. Effective leaders also respect and value all group members, not just those they personally connect with. The document prompts reflection on responsibilities to the group and how to strengthen connections. It presents learning outcomes and a lesson plan for having students map out semester assignments, academic year courses, and graduation path, while considering alternatives and consequences.

2. REFLECT
•THINK OF A TIME WHEN A LEADER BELIEVED
IN YOU WHEN YOU DIDN’T BELIEVE IN
YOURSELF
•WHAT IMPACT DID IT HAVE ON YOU?
•HOW DID IT MAKE YOU FEEL ABOUT
THAT LEADER?

3. REFLECT
•THINK OF A TIME SOMEONE GAVE YOU A
TASK AND THEN STEPPED IN AND DID IT
THEMSELVES
•WHAT IMPACT DID THAT HAVE OM
YOU?
•HOW DID IT MAKE YOU FEEL ABOUT
THE LEADER?

4. •LEADERS BELIEVE IN THE
POTENTIAL OF OTHERS AND LET
THEM KNOW THEY DO!
•LEADERS DO WHAT IT TAKES TO
HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR
POTENTIAL, CREATING AN
ATMOSPHERE OF SUPPORT AND
TRUST

6. COMMITMENT #8
•STRENGTHEN OTHERS BY
INCREASING SELF-
DETERMINATION AND
DEVELOPING COMPETENCE

7. BEHAVIOR
STATEMENTS
“I treat others with dignity and respect”
“I actively listen to diverse points of view”
“I provide opportunities for others to take on leadership
responsibilities”
“I give others a great deal of freedom and choice in deciding
how to do their work”
“I foster collaborative rather than competitive relationships
among people I work with”
“I support the decisions that other people make on their own”

8. REFLECT
• WHAT RESPONSIBILITY DOES A LEADER HAVE FOR
RESPECTING AND VALUING EVERYONE IN THE
GROUP?
• HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM LIKING EVERYONE
IN THE GROUP?
• DESCRIBE YOUR GENERAL RELATIONSHIP WITH
MEMBERS IN THE GROUP. THINK ABOUT THE
PEOPLE THAT YOU DON’T FIND YOURSELF
CONNECTING WITH AS EASILY.
• WHY IS THAT?
• WHAT COULD YOU DO TO STRENGTHEN THAT
CONNECTION?

10. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will think critically
about their plan for the
semester, the academic year,
and their four-year goals.
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Effective preparation and
planning can reduce stress and
increase confidence.
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11. LESSON PLAN
Due to the heavy
content and level of
discussion, it is critical
to establish a
welcoming environment
The RM will share how
they overcame a
significant challenge in
the past to create a safe
and open environment

12. PERSONAL
SETBACK
STORY
What setback will you comfortably share
with your residents?
Take a moment to reflect on the challenge
you faced.
Include the problem, when you realized it
was a challenge, how it impacted you, what
support you needed, and how you created
a plan to get through it.

13. DEBRIEF
•WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO SHARE
YOUR PERSONAL SETBACK STORY
WITH YOUR RESIDENTS?

14. LESSON PLAN ACTIVITY
•RESIDENTS WILL MAP OUT THEIR ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE SEMESTER, THEIR COURSES
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AND THEIR PATH TO GRADUATION.
•AFTER THIS STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED, CHALLENGE THEM TO CONSIDER
ALTERNATIVES AND CONSEQUENCES (E.G. HOW THEIR CURRICULUM MIGHT BE
AFFECTED BY A MAJOR CHANGE OR MINOR CHANGE, AND HOW THEIR PROGRAM WILL
PREPARE THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT POST-GRADUATION).

15. FOR NEXT WEEK…
For Next Week:
Chapters 10 & 11
(pages 211-257).
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Submit Goal Reflection
by 10/18
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