Luke Kallberg
We often demand deliverables from others. We get specific promises, and then we hold others to “deliver” on those commitments. If they don’t, we will probably go to someone else next time.
What do you expect your character emphasis to deliver? No program will succeed if it’s not an expression of what you already want for yourself and those around you. Take a moment to examine your heart and make sure you have the right goals.
Is Character First! one part of your larger desire to benefit your people, or are you hoping the program will inspire good behavior without too much effort? Are you the driving force, or are you hoping that Character First! will be the driving force? Character First!’s goal is for you to pursue character development, not simply to implement a program.
- Look at a quality’s Key Concepts. Don’t think first about whether you and those around you are doing them. Think about the reasons for practicing them, and other motivations. How weighty are these things in your mind and the minds of those around you?
- Consider the “How to Praise” section. The essence of praising for character rather than achievement is to recognize the good motivations behind good behavior, and genuinely appreciate them. Are you developing this appreciation?
Luke Kallberg manages website content for the Character Training Institute.
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