1. Making Responsible Decisions

2. Leadership Styles Autocratic - is a form of government in which the ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Democratic -(or participative) leadership involves the ____________________________Autocratic - is a form of government in which the ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Democratic -(or participative) leadership involves the ____________________________ ________________________(determining what to do and how to do it________________________(determining what to do and how to do it Laissez-faire - is a term used to describe a policy of _______________________________Laissez-faire - is a term used to describe a policy of _______________________________ ___________________Best when members are experienced and self-directed___________________Best when members are experienced and self-directed

3. Effective Leaders An effective leader __________________An effective leader __________________ Effective leaders are _______________ & _____________________to motivate peopleEffective leaders are _______________ & _____________________to motivate people Effective leaders ___________________Effective leaders ___________________ _________among individuals_________among individuals Effective leaders help create new projects/activitiesEffective leaders help create new projects/activities

4. Why Do Some People Avoid Decision Making? ____________________________________________________________ –You may be afraid of offending someone when you make a decision –Sometimes it just seems easier to let someone else decide than to risk the consequences of making a bad decision

5. Why Should People Evaluate the Effects of Their Decisions? __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Losing sight of this can cause you to hurt others, even if it is unintentionalLosing sight of this can cause you to hurt others, even if it is unintentional

6. Six-Step Procedure for Making Decisions 1. State the_______________1. State the_______________ 2. List the_________________2. List the_________________ 3. Weigh the Possible________________3. Weigh the Possible________________ 4. Consider your___________4. Consider your___________ 5. ____________________________5. ____________________________ 6. ____________________________and Take Responsibility for it6. ____________________________and Take Responsibility for it

7. Why is it helpful to think through the options before making a decision? By focusing on alternatives you can realize other possibilitiesBy focusing on alternatives you can realize other possibilities Exploring options shows possibilities that you don’t see at firstExploring options shows possibilities that you don’t see at first

8. What are Five Troublemakers that can Interfere with Decision Making? Procrastination –__________________Procrastination –__________________ ________________________________________________________________ Impulsiveness –____________________Impulsiveness –____________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Avoidance – _______________________Avoidance – _______________________ Deferring – ________________________Deferring – ________________________ Blaming – _________________________Blaming – _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

9. How can Responsible Decision Making Help You in Your Future? A responsible approach to decision making will enable you to______________A responsible approach to decision making will enable you to______________ __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________