Principles

Principles

• What do you think principles are? • One thing is certain…the principles we’re

going to be talking about today are not MR. Lewis, or Mr. Anderson, or Mrs. Dellert….

Principles

• Principles are a fundamental truth or motivating force; a code of conduct that produces uprightness and integrity.

• What are some examples of principles by this definition?

• Our principles guide and direct every decision we make.

• The man who created this Leadership class, Flip wrote, “I will strive to conduct myself with wisdom, integrity and honor in all that I do”

• That’s one of his principles• Would you expect him to lie on his income tax

return?

Flip’s other principle:

• Another principle is: I will call forth the best from myself and those I serve, to encourage, challenge, support and strengthen.

• Would we expect him to ask anyone to participate in anything illegal or harmful?

• No, because of his principles!

Principles

• It is our principles that helps us to develop an overall approach to life. They are a reflection of our values, and they help us to rise above every situation and make wise choices.

• So when someone acts in a hateful manner towards me, it is my principles, (or lack thereof), that will determine the response I choose.

• If I live by the principle:• I will do all that I can to empower others to

live in healthy and confident ways.”• Then I may choose to talk with the person and

find out why they are treating me like that. • If im uncertain about my principles, then I may

react to the offensive behavior by trying to get back at that person, or even hurt them!

Discussion

• What are your personal principles?