106. 6 Qualities of Being a Role Model

<p>We’ve all had role models throughout our lives, whether parents, teachers, friends, or the people we look up to from afar (like astronauts or Olympic athletes).</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>These people serve as examples of who we want to become, and so we absorb their behaviors and values in an effort to replicate their actions and accomplishments.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Whether they intend to or not, our role models have the power to influence us in profound ways. They can affect our mindset, our choices, and even the people we surround ourselves with.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>In short, role modeling is a powerful tool for change, including in your school.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>In the same way that our childhood role models once influenced us, <em>you</em> can influence your team and your center’s culture by using your position as a leader to model the kinds of behaviors and values you want to see.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>And while this may already be something you’re doing, that doesn’t necessarily mean your team members are getting the hint.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Being a good role model yourself is only half the battle. You also need to understand how to translate this skill to your team so they can be good role models, too.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of role modeling, the second part in our 3-part series on values-based leadership.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Join me as I talk about:</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The 6 qualities of a good role model</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The responsibilities of being a leader</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How you can become a better role model</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How to translate these qualities to your team</li> </ul><br/> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>When you understand how to model company values through your day-to-day decisions and interactions and can translate that effectively to your t