Workforce Development and Critical Thinking LEAD 1200

CRN 25174 Chapter 10 Apply Self-discipline and Time Management Professor Donald P. Linden Copyright © 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall. All rights reserved.

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 All great leaders have understood that their number one responsibility was for their own discipline and growth. If they could not lead themselves, they could not lead others.

John C. Maxwell 2

 Self-discipline is not something one either has or doesn’t have  It is neither a gift nor a genetic trait  Self-discipline is a skill, something that can be learned and, once learned, must be practiced consistently 3

Self-Discipline Defined

 Self-discipline is the ability to consciously take control of your personal choices, decisions, actions, and behavior   Ability – is important because it conveys the message that self-discipline can be learned and then developed through consistent practice Conscious – is important because it conveys the message that self-discipline is a choice, rather than something one just has or doesn’t have 4

Self-Discipline Defined

(Continued)  The difference between those who do and those who do not exercise self-discipline is choice  People who will not deny themselves the luxury of the easy, comfortable, or expedient option have not yet developed self-discipline 5

Why Self-Discipline Is Important

 Often the key difference between success and failure is self-discipline.

 Benefits of Self-discipline:  Time Management – Self-disciplined professionals make effective use of their time, which in turn improves their performance.

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Why Self-Discipline Is Important

(Continued)  Benefits of Self-discipline:   Execution – Even the best plans in the world are just dreams until they are executed. This is critical because in a competitive environment the difference between winning and losing is often how effectively plans are executed.

Followership – Self-discipline professionals are better able to do the things necessary to win and maintain followership (e.g., consistently set a positive example, maintain a can-do attitude, establish and maintain credibility, etc.) 7

Assignment for Chapter 10 Time Management Exercise 8