1. Consequences and Responsibilities

2. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Overview What are the consequences of taking or avoiding responsibility?What are the consequences of taking or avoiding responsibility? What are the advantages of personal accountability?What are the advantages of personal accountability? What are the consequences of irresponsibility?What are the consequences of irresponsibility?

3. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Overview How do defense mechanisms affect your actions and decisions?How do defense mechanisms affect your actions and decisions? How can you take responsibility for your actions and decisions?How can you take responsibility for your actions and decisions? What is responsibility and leadership?What is responsibility and leadership?

4. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Quick Write In two or three sentences, describe a person you think has true leadership ability. The person can be a friend, an adult you admire, or a well-recognized leader. List some examples of this leader making a tough decision—even if it was wrong—and taking responsibility for his or her actions.

5. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Taking Versus Avoiding Responsibility Leadership is about taking responsibility for your actions and decisionsLeadership is about taking responsibility for your actions and decisions Responsibility is the quality of beingResponsibility is the quality of being –trustworthy –reliable –accountable for your actions and decisions

6. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Taking Versus Avoiding Responsibility Responsibility requires accepting the consequences of your actions and decisionsResponsibility requires accepting the consequences of your actions and decisions Consequences are the outcomes, or results, of your actions and decisionsConsequences are the outcomes, or results, of your actions and decisions Taking responsibility is not always easyTaking responsibility is not always easy It requires maturity and patienceIt requires maturity and patience

7. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Make a Decision Sometimes it’s difficult to know which decision is the right oneSometimes it’s difficult to know which decision is the right one At that point, make the best decision you can, based on the information you haveAt that point, make the best decision you can, based on the information you have Sometimes you will make a bad decisionSometimes you will make a bad decision When that happens, explain the reason for your decision and admit your mistakeWhen that happens, explain the reason for your decision and admit your mistake

8. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Poor Leaders Offer Excuses They look for any way they can to shift the blame to someone or something elseThey look for any way they can to shift the blame to someone or something else They seek a scapegoat—someone who is made to take the blame for othersThey seek a scapegoat—someone who is made to take the blame for others They refuse to take responsibility for what they’ve doneThey refuse to take responsibility for what they’ve done

9. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Advantages of Accountability Accountability is a form of honestyAccountability is a form of honesty You show that you are reliableYou show that you are reliable You show people they can trust you with responsibility and authorityYou show people they can trust you with responsibility and authority You reassure others that you care about themYou reassure others that you care about them Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

10. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Advantages of Accountability You show that you are consistent— people know what to expect of youYou show that you are consistent— people know what to expect of you You demonstrate that you are a careful and thoughtful decision makerYou demonstrate that you are a careful and thoughtful decision maker You increase your ability to achieve your goalsYou increase your ability to achieve your goals

11. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Consequences of Irresponsible Decisions You hurt other people’s feelingsYou hurt other people’s feelings You harm or endanger othersYou harm or endanger others You harm yourselfYou harm yourself You lose people’s trustYou lose people’s trust Photo courtesy of Clipart.com

12. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Consequences of Irresponsible Decisions You hurt your ability to achieve goalsYou hurt your ability to achieve goals You can cause damage to propertyYou can cause damage to property You can get into trouble with the lawYou can get into trouble with the law Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

13. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Defense Mechanisms Why do some people handle their mistakes well, and even learn from them, while others don’t?Why do some people handle their mistakes well, and even learn from them, while others don’t? The difference often lies in a person’s defense mechanismsThe difference often lies in a person’s defense mechanisms In order to learn from a mistake, you have to admit that it was a mistakeIn order to learn from a mistake, you have to admit that it was a mistake

14. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Defense Mechanisms –Displacement –Repression –Rationalization –Projection –Acting out –Denial Reflect on what you know about the defense mechanisms people use when they feel anxiety, stress, or pressureReflect on what you know about the defense mechanisms people use when they feel anxiety, stress, or pressure As you may recall, defense mechanisms take a variety of forms:As you may recall, defense mechanisms take a variety of forms:

15. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Defense Mechanisms Many people are unaware that they are using defense mechanismsMany people are unaware that they are using defense mechanisms They employ them over and over when confronted with similar situationsThey employ them over and over when confronted with similar situations Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

16. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Defense Mechanisms To break out of it, you must understand yourself well enough to know when you are resorting to the same defense mechanismsTo break out of it, you must understand yourself well enough to know when you are resorting to the same defense mechanisms If you understand yourself, you can analyze your reactions and escape the cycleIf you understand yourself, you can analyze your reactions and escape the cycle Photo courtesy of Clipart.com

17. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Taking Responsibility Think before you actThink before you act First, try to anticipate the outcome of each decision you makeFirst, try to anticipate the outcome of each decision you make Second, if you feel uneasy about a decision in any way, review the factsSecond, if you feel uneasy about a decision in any way, review the facts

18. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Taking Responsibility Third, don’t be afraid to ask someone for helpThird, don’t be afraid to ask someone for help Finally, don’t expect that you will always make the right decisionFinally, don’t expect that you will always make the right decision Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

19. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Taking Responsibility Don’t be afraid of failureDon’t be afraid of failure Failure is one of the best teachersFailure is one of the best teachers Everyone learns from his or her mistakes—the key is to try not to repeat themEveryone learns from his or her mistakes—the key is to try not to repeat them Graphic courtesy of Clipart.com

20. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Leadership and Responsibility “If I had to come up with one word to define leadership, I would say responsibility.” Air Force Gen Curtis E. LeMay Being Sworn in as Chief of Staff Photo courtesy of USAF Museum

21. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Leadership and Responsibility Think of a good coach— Does he or she accept responsibility for the team’s performance, discipline, and improvement?Does he or she accept responsibility for the team’s performance, discipline, and improvement? Photo courtesy of Clipart.com

22. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Leadership and Responsibility A good coach doesn’t single out individual players and blame them for a lossA good coach doesn’t single out individual players and blame them for a loss The coach knows that winning (or losing) is a team effortThe coach knows that winning (or losing) is a team effort Photo courtesy of Comstock Images

23. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Advantages of Taking Responsibility When you take responsibility, you : –Gain the admiration of your peers and those you lead –Earn the respect of your parents, teachers, coaches, and other leaders –Build confidence in your own abilities –Prepare yourself for future challenges –Learn to trust your instincts and judgment

24. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Review Leadership is about taking responsibility for your actions and decisionsLeadership is about taking responsibility for your actions and decisions Responsibility is the quality of being trustworthy, reliable, and accountable for your actions and decisionsResponsibility is the quality of being trustworthy, reliable, and accountable for your actions and decisions Consequences are the outcomes, or results, of your actions and decisions and they can be good or badConsequences are the outcomes, or results, of your actions and decisions and they can be good or bad

25. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Review Accountability is a form of honestyAccountability is a form of honesty In order to learn from a mistake, you have to admit that it was a mistakeIn order to learn from a mistake, you have to admit that it was a mistake People who hide behind defense mechanisms have a hard time doing thisPeople who hide behind defense mechanisms have a hard time doing this Developing a positive, productive attitude about your life requires accepting responsibility for your actions and decisionsDeveloping a positive, productive attitude about your life requires accepting responsibility for your actions and decisions

26. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Review Try to anticipate the outcome of each decision you makeTry to anticipate the outcome of each decision you make If you feel uneasy about a decision in any way, review the facts and your feelings regarding itIf you feel uneasy about a decision in any way, review the facts and your feelings regarding it Don’t be afraid of failureDon’t be afraid of failure Failure is one of the best teachersFailure is one of the best teachers When you show that you can handle the responsibility others have given you, they will trust you enough to give you moreWhen you show that you can handle the responsibility others have given you, they will trust you enough to give you more

27. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Summary What are the consequences of taking or avoiding responsibility?What are the consequences of taking or avoiding responsibility? What are the advantages of personal accountability?What are the advantages of personal accountability? What are the consequences of irresponsibility?What are the consequences of irresponsibility?

28. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Summary How do defense mechanisms affect your actions and decisions?How do defense mechanisms affect your actions and decisions? How can you take responsibility for your actions and decisions?How can you take responsibility for your actions and decisions? What is responsibility and leadership?What is responsibility and leadership?

29. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 Next Done—consequences and responsibilitiesDone—consequences and responsibilities Next—group and team dynamicsNext—group and team dynamics Photo courtesy of Clipart.com