Tuesday, August 2 -- Week 14

Week 14 is due Wednesday.  

There are 2 weeks left -- our course ends Friday, August 12.  If you are behind, you need to make a plan and catch up.  If you wish to finish early, go ahead and look at Weeks 17 & 18 so you are mentally preparing for your final exam activities. Week 16 is our last week of new material so you are only a few modules away from finishing the classwork portion of the course. You got this!  

  

One of the hallmarks of leadership is self discipline.  How do you define and act on self discipline?  Here are a few ways to do both:

A fantastic definition of Self Discipline is this:

“ Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.”

To lead, leaders are so committed with their visions that they make themselves do what they should do under any circumstances. The good thing about this is that leadership is a decision, is a commitment, is an attitude. Self discipline is like the horse you ride to achieve things, to move people, to communicate, to go the extra mile. Your job is to “tame” that horse to help you achieve your goals and vision.

LEADERSHIP ACTIONS

1. Every time you have to do something and you don’t feel in the mood, just tell yourself: If I don’t this now, I’ll have to do it later, and then I’ll feel worse. So
2. Do not complain, and do it. One thing will happen (i can tell by my own experience), after you finish your work, you will feel   better, you’ll feel terrific, you’ll feel a better person. Add up enough of these experiences and you will never look back again.
3. Change perspective, may be you need a purpose to do something. Then, find it. Take charge. It’s your life, not others’.
4. Be Responsible. Yes, only that, be responsible. Again it’s your life. By being responsible you take control, and after that, that's what leaders do, they have the control.

 - http://www.bealeader.net/1110/leadership-and-self-discipline

A very special thank you to Kimi who continues to impress me with her reflection, her honesty, and her willingness to share.

A very special thank you to Savannah who continues to impress me with her reflection, her honesty, and her willingness to share.

Need help?

 

Message me in the course using the inbox on the left of the screen, text/call me outside of Canvas at 9196-435-2008, email me at melissa.dettman@ncpublicschools.gov, or message me using Remind.  If I do not answer right away, I will answer as soon as I can and definitely within 24 hours.  You can also get help using the Peer Tutoring Center -- click on the PTC quick link on our homepage.