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THE ROLE MODEL GUIDEBOOK - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
5. Avoiding Negative Role Models
You can develop skills to identify when you feel uncomfortable in someone’s presence. When someone is speaking negatively about others or spewing negativity frequently, it’s a good idea to decline involvement in the conversation. It’s wise to prepare in advance for how you’ll respond in such situations.
6. Characteristics of a Positive Role Model
You have the power to become a role model. This chapter discusses traits to cultivate to be an effective role model. A strong work ethic, a neat appearance, excellent personal conduct, and practical communication skills are mentioned.
Taking time with others and the capacity to work through conflict are also skills that role models possess.
7. What Kind of Role Model Are You?
If you can establish rapport quickly, be supportive of team members in a group setting, and be honest about what you learn from others, you’ll likely be a good role model. Also, if you reflect on your actions and tweak them if necessary, others will aspire to be like you.
8. How Being an Effective Role Model Brings Abundance
The advantages of being a role model are discussed. Nothing feels better than having your kids look up to you when they see others admiring you. Others will respect your judgment. You’ll rarely find yourself in an uncomfortable position because you’ll have helped others resolve many challenges and learned from each one.