LEADERSHIP SEMINAR ON HOW TO CARE AND INSTILL VALUES INTO YOUR SUBJECTS,FOLLOWERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Leadership Seminar On The Treasured Entrepreneurs Association TEA Foundation General Active Group Held On The 7th Of September 2018

👉🏼Theme:

❤ How To Care And Instill Values Into Your Subjects,Followers, Family And Friends

🎤 Speaker/Discussant/Facilitator

🗣 Bamigboye Oluwaseyifunmi….

Good day everyone, how was your day? I’m to discuss with us today on

How To Care And Instill Values Into Your Subject, Followers, Family And Friends

but before that let me explain core values.

Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. These guiding principles dictate behavior and can help people understand the difference between right and wrong.

Core values also help companies to determine if they are on the right path and fulfilling their goals by creating an unwavering guide.

There are many different types of core values in the world, depending upon the context.

Core Values About Life Often, when you hear someone discuss why they fell in love with their other half, they will mention that they have the same values. In this case, they are often talking about core values, or internal beliefs that dictate how life should be lived.

Some examples of core values people might have about life include the following:
A belief, or lack thereof, in God or an affiliation with a religious/spiritual institution
A belief in being a good steward of resources and in exercising frugality
A belief that family is of fundamental importance
A belief that honesty is always the best policy and that trust has to be earned
A belief in maintaining a healthy work/life balance
Parents also try to instill these types of positive core values in children in an effort to give them guiding principles for living a good life. Of course, core values aren’t always positive. Some people may be driven by self-interest or greed, and these are core values, too, if they dictate the way the people live their lives.

Negative core values can also develop when people live in fear or insecurity and are forced to focus on survival in difficult circumstances.

Some examples of negative core values include the following:
A belief that the world is a fundamentally brutal place and that only the strong survive
A belief that people are powerless to change their fates or personal situations
A belief that you don’t deserve good things or relationships in life
A belief that other people are fundamentally untrustworthy and unloving
A belief that life is meaningless

Corporate Core Values
Companies can have core values as well. These are the guiding principles that help to define how the corporation should behave in business and perhaps beyond, if they have an additional mission to serve the community. Core values are usually expressed in the corporation’s mission statement.
Some examples of core values for a company include:
A commitment to sustainability and to acting in an environmentally friendly way. Companies like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s have environmental sustainability as a core value.
A commitment to innovation and excellence. Apple Computer is perhaps best known for having a commitment to innovation as a core value. This is embodied by their “Think Different” motto.
A commitment to doing good for the whole. Google, for example, believes in making a great search engine and building a great company without being evil.
A commitment to helping those less fortunate. TOMS shoe company gives away a pair of shoes to a needy person for every pair it sells in an effort to alleviate poverty and make life better for others.
A commitment to building strong communities. Shell oil company donates millions of dollars to the University of Texas to improve student education and to match employee charitable donations.
As you can see, often the core values that companies have are similar to those that individuals might choose as guiding principles as well.

Some Types of Core Values
There are countless types of core values, as you can see, so you will need to choose the ones that are right for you or your organization. It’s natural to want to choose a long list of core values in an effort to be the best you can be, but limiting your selection to two or three helps you focus on your mission in life without becoming distracted.
Here are some examples of core values from which you may wish to choose:

Dependability
Reliability
Loyalty
Commitment
Open-mindedness
Consistency
Honesty
Efficiency
Innovation
Creativity
Good humor
Compassion
Spirit of adventure
Motivation
Positivity
Optimism
Passion
Respect
Fitness
Courage
Education
Perseverance
Patriotism
Service to others
Environmentalism
Identifying Core Values

While some people or organizations might expressly share their core values, often the best way to identify these values is to watch how they behave. For example, a tobacco company that emphasizes profits over public health acts in a way that is not consistent with a stated core value of caring for others. No company will advertise negative core values, of course, but you can judge what really lies at the heart of a business’ mission by examining how they act when it counts. A core value is only true if it has an active influence and if the people or company manage to live by it, at least most of the time.
It’s also important to remember that individuals don’t necessarily choose their core values. Many people have these values instilled in them by the way their parents and community raise them. You may already live by strong core values without realizing it. To get a sense of what your core values are, ask yourself what activities bring you the most joy, or what you couldn’t live without. What gives your life meaning or what do you want to achieve? If you can articulate those answers, you’ll likely see a pattern that you can boil down into a single concept, such as a consistently positive attitude or using your creativity to make the world a better place.

Now to the main discussion

Here are 15 great tips to help you instill the core values and skills in your children, follower, workers and family.

1. Set a good example.
   As a leader, you realize the importance of setting a good example for your team. This is even truer of your role as a parent. By allowing your children to see how well you balance your business and personal roles, you’ll teach them accountability through effective leadership. This also applies to your other family members.
2. Encourage team activities.
   Early on, identify your children’s interests and encourage their participation in group activities. Whether it’s joining a scouting troop, participating in sports or joining the school band, children learn valuable lessons about teamwork through these activities.
3. Emphasize perseverance.
   The best leaders learn to handle failure as gracefully as they handle success. It’s important to expose future leaders to disappointment rather than protecting them from it. Children and family members need to learn to handle the loss and move forward when the other team wins or someone else is elected class president.
4. Build negotiation skills.
   Every good leader knows the art of compromise. Instead of giving your children a firm “yes” or “no” to a request, make an offer and allow them to counter that offer by offering solid points. Teach them negotiation skills like never giving up something without asking for something else in return.
5. Hone decision-making abilities.
   Children should learn how to make good decisions as early in life as possible. Because children become overwhelmed by too many choices, narrow down the options to two or three, whether a child is deciding on afternoon activities or a movie to watch. Someone says “Teach your children to weigh the pros and cons of each option in order to make the most informed decision possible. This will help them to make correct decisions in everyday life.”
6. Practice confident communication.
   When you go to a restaurant, do you place orders for your children? You can actually turn a simple dinner into a confidence-building exercise by having your children speak directly to servers. Allowing them to order and speak directly to servers will help them gain confidence in themselves and be able to communicate what they need.
7. Encourage work.
   Often children and family members are eager to begin working in some capacity. If your child wants to set up a lemonade stand, support them and encourage it. Once your children are old enough, they can take on work opportunities like babysitting and mowing neighborhood yards, provided you live in a safe neighborhood. These early jobs can be essential to building leadership skills in children.
8. Enroll in summer camp.
   Summer camp is filled with opportunities to participate in team-building activities. Once youth reach a certain age, they may even be asked to help counselors. While many camps require counselors to be 18, a regular camp attendee may be able to land a spot assisting counselors, where they’ll be tasked with leading groups of younger children.
9. Have family game night.
   Instead of spending an evening staring at your respective screens, consider an evening of board games instead. A family game night not only provides a unique way to spend time together, it helps children learn to be a good sport, play by the rules, and think strategically.
10. Teach project planning skills.
    As a family, you likely have many planned events, from family vacations to visiting relatives. As you prepare, don’t leave children out of the planning process. Treat each event as though it were a business project, holding brainstorming sessions and delegating smaller tasks to your young family members.
11. Use vision boards.
    One fun way to teach children goal-setting is through the use of vision boards. They’ll have fun cutting out pictures and
    arranging them on a board, and in the process they will learn how to visualize what they want to achieve.
12. Avoid jumping in.
    When your child works on a project or activity, it can be tempting to jump in and help, especially if you see your child struggling. Instead, consider stepping back and letting your children work through it themselves. After the fact, you can review the obstacles and challenges that emerged during the task and ask for ideas on how things could have been done differently.
13. Find a mentor.
    As great an example as you are to your children, a mentor can be invaluable. A trusted friend or family member can be a great mentor, especially if that person is accomplished in an area in which your child expresses interest. There are also organizations that can supply screened members as mentors.
14. Encourage reading.
    Studies have shown the benefits of reading for fun in childhood, with children who read having greater intellectual progress in a variety of subjects. Young readers tend to learn more about the world, even when the reading is of a frivolous nature.
15. Reward optimistic thinking.
    The fact that optimism is connected to success should not be lost on your family. Reward optimism, especially when that optimism is connected to attempting to reach a goal.

Financial expert Miranda Marquit teaches that “to teach your children money management you need to allow them to make mistakes. Have them make a list of what they want, then help them to prioritize what on the list is more important and have them save for it.” This will teach them valuable lessons that will help them throughout their whole life. It will also help them know what they can and can’t afford.

Thanks for your listening attention.