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8 Keys of Excellence: Character Education Program. School Counselor Johnny Anzaldua (aka Mr. A). 8 keys of Excellence. Integrity Do what is right even when you are alone. Failure Leads to Success We learn from our mistakes. Speak with good purpose. Speak honestly and kindly
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8 Keys of Excellence: Character Education Program School Counselor Johnny Anzaldua (aka Mr. A)
8 keys of Excellence • Integrity • Do what is right even when you are alone. • Failure Leads to Success • We learn from our mistakes. • Speak with good purpose. • Speak honestly and kindly • This is it! • Make the most of every moment
8 Keys of Excellence • Commitment • Set a goal and follow your plan. • Ownership • Take responsibility for your actions. • Flexibility • Be willing to try new ideas. • Balance • Focus on what's really important.
What is INTEGRITY? • Integrity is to act according to what is right and wrong. • “I show integrity by doing what is right even when no one’s looking.”
Story of Integrity • Jay was having car problems. Jay searched for an “honest” mechanic and Mike was highly recommended by the people that knew him well. After Mike spent nearly 3 hours trying to fix Jay’s car, he realized there was nothing he could do. The problem was unfixable. Jay reluctantly asked how much the 3 hours of work was going to cost him. • Mike simply said, “I couldn’t fix it. I won’t take your money.” • As Jay stood there he knew that people like Mike were Everyday Heroes. He was a person who showed Integrity. • Mike is an honest guy, making an honest living, and never tires of helping those around him.
How did Mike show Integrity? • Would you take your car to Mike if you needed a mechanic? Why? • How do you think Jay felt when he was charged $0.00? Why?
Time for a short video about INTEGRITY. Click on reel.
Questions • Have you ever seen a person not show integrity? How did it make you feel? • What is one thing you can do in your life to show Integrity? • How do you think people will treat you if you are a person of integrity?
INTEGRITY • Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity. • W. Clement Stone Author, Businessman (1902-2002);
Create your own Integrity Billboard • On the left side draw a picture of a person showing integrity. It can be you or a person you know. • On the right side write a few words about showing integrity.