The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

 Chose two power sayings from the deck of cards and put each on a slip of paper

to copy for each person.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

 Flipchart

 Markers

ROOM SET-UP

Tables and chairs in any configuration.

Comments

Affirmations are often helpful as individuals expand their leadership potential, because

they remind us of the aspects of our power that need work.

This activity uses a deck of 64 power affirmation cards that consists of several kinds

of affirmations (comfort with one’s age, comfort with one’s body, belief in balance in life,

etc.). It helps to go through the deck before your session to choose only those cards

that you think will help your group concentrate on the subject of power affirmation.

You may write your own set of power affirmations as an option in this exercise. With

a new group, it is often easier to begin with prepared cards. Groups that have been

working on affirmations and power for some time are often pleased to have the op-

portunity to create their own affirmation cards.

Trainer’s Notes for Activity 27

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE

Step 1: Introduce the activity by asking if anyone has ever used affirmation cards.

Have volunteers explain what they think affirmations are. Write responses

on the flipchart. (5 minutes)

Step 2: Introduce the concept of affirmations related to power. Say, “Louise Hay

created a marvelous deck of 64 cards that she says helps people find

their inner strength. I’ve chosen a few that will help you express

yourselves. Let’s look at one saying together.”

Hand participants the first two-sided card, which reads:

THE POINT OF POWER IS ALWAYS IN THE PRESENT MOMENT

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