When they are done, ask them to evaluate each belief:
“Is it positive? And if so, draw a sun next to it.”“Is it negative? And if so, draw a cloud next to it.”
In dyads, ask them to discuss:- Are your beliefs about yourself mostly positive or negative?
- How do the positive beliefs impact your use of personal power?
- How do your negative beliefs impact your use of personal power?
In the total group, solicit sample answers to those three questions.
Step 9: Form two groups and have each stand by a piece of chart paper on the
wall. Ask one person in each group to be the Recorder. Designate one
group as the group that gives away power and the second group as the
one that utilizes power appropriately. Ask each group to brainstorm for
ten minutes and then offer examples that fit ways they either give away
power or the ways they use power appropriately.
Step 10: Ask the group who identified ways we give away power to share their
list and examples. Some ways might include: Discount self.
Don’t take responsibility.
Personal appearance.
Ways we stand.
Talk with quiet tone.
Nonassertive language.
Use of “I can’t,” “I should.”
Limits one’s options.
Fails to ask.
Procrastinates.
Doesn’t plan carefully.
Failure to keep commitments.
Gestures like hand over mouth.
Cries publicly.
Yells and other rude behavior.(^136) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK