Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

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Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Personal Leadership • Identify the core values that guide you.• Visualize what you want to achieve in life.• Determine the road you will take to reach

your vision.

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MISSION

VALUES

VISION

What are core values?

Core Values and Leadership

• Values are based on deep beliefs, often learned early and reinforced at turning points in your life.

• As a leader, your personal values: – Anchor your leadership– Influence how you lead– Build trust from colleagues and staff

• You need to know your values. What will you stand up for, even in difficult situations?

Individual Activity: What are your Core Values?

Discussion: Values-based Leadership (1)

• Did their values show in their work?

Reflect on a good leader or manager that you know and respect.

Discussion Activity

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Who has been (knowingly or unknowingly) an important influence in your life? Positive or negative? If positive, what qualities do you most admire about him/her?

Discussion: Values-based Leadership (2)

Think of a time when you had a different viewpoint from others. • What was important to you in the situation?• What values did you hold that made it so

important to you?• What did the other people value?• Did these values affect your actions?

Core Values in Action (1)

• Core values are the foundation for leadership. • Successful leaders: – Know and understand the values and beliefs that

sustain them. – Act in ways that reflect their values.

• To lead, you must take a critical look at the values that influence your actions.

Core Values in Action (2)

Leadership Video

• What strikes you about this video?• What topics that we have discussed are

evident in this video?• How does this relate to the idea of leadership

at all levels?

Personal Reflection

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Please answer some questions on page 42 of the Covey Workbook.

What is a Personal Vision?

• A vision is an image of hope, of something you truly wish to create.

Activity: what do you want for your own life?

• Reflect on what you would most like your life to be in the future. – Activities, health– Family, friends, relationships– Work, career– Contribution to community, world

• Share your vision for yourself with a partner.– “I am….”– “I have….”

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What is a Personal Mission?

Take time to draft a personal mission statement.

1.Read the 3 examples on pages 50-51.

2.Work on a draft of your personal mission statement.

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Personal Development Plan Part 1

• Consider core values• Reflect on vision• Draft a mission statement

Key Points

• Core values anchor your leadership. • Acting on your values will help you build trust

and credibility with staff and colleagues. • Vision creates a picture of a desired future. • A personal mission statement describes how

you might move toward the future you desire.