Leadership model

Question 1

Traditional leadership

Answer 1

Skills required of a leader such as public speaking, ethics, manners, social skills, analytical-critical thinking, study skills, negotiation skills, management skills, conflict resolution, effective writing, teamwork, and moral, ethical, and legal decision making.

Question 2

History (five academic areas)

Answer 2

A critical historical examination of the recent relevant history (25-50 years) that allows students to understand how the United states became a world leader.

Question 3

Environmental Science

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The study of environmental issues. Students understand how environmental leadership affects the world we share today and future generations.

Question 4

Adolescent psychology

Answer 4

Leaders must first understand themselves as well as understanding others in order to be effective leaders. Allows students to explore and understand who they are and how they develop, as well as gain an understanding of group dynamics.

Question 5

Comparative religions

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The study of the worlds five major religions: Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism.

Question 6

Gerstell four pillars

Answer 6

Leadership education
College preparatory education
Physical training
Modem language fluency

Question 7

Mission statement in brief

Answer 7

Gerstell academy is a nurturing and mentoring leadership school based on a value system. We are a college preparatory institution that provides rigorous physical training, and Spanish fluency.

Question 8

Motto

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Leadership - the art of positively influencing others to unite in a common direction and guiding them to better themselves and their community.
Honor - doing the right thing when no one is looking regardless of the consequences.
Courage - the ability to act in the face of fear.

Question 9

Principle 1

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respect your parents, teachers, and those in authority.

Question 10

Principle 2

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Be honest, ethical, moral, and true to your word.

Question 11

Principle 3

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Treat others as you want to be treated.

Question 12

Principle 4

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Be courageous in the face of adversity.

Question 13

Principle 5

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Strive for a positive attitude and to be civil at all times.

Question 14

Principle 6

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Approach every endeavor with passion, conviction, and persistence.

Question 15

Principle 7

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Work to reach your full potential.

Question 16

Principle 8

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Take full responsibility for your actions and their consequences.

Question 17

Principle 9

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Be thankful for and generous with your time, talents, and treasures.

Question 18

Principle 10

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Humble yourself before almighty god and respect the divine nature of life within the universe.

Question 19

Attribute L

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Listen

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Attribute E (first)

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Express appreciation

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Attribute A

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Action

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Attribute D

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Do the right thing.

Question 23

Attribute E (second)

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Example

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Attribute R

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Resourcefulness

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Attribute S

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Sincerity

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Attribute H

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Hope

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Attribute I

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Instruct others

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Attribute P

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Perseverance

Question 29

Self awareness

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To know one self. To understand one’s strengths, tendencies, capabilities, and weaknesses.

Question 30

Leadership academics

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Traditional leadership, history, environmental science, adolescent psychology, comparative religions and cultures.

Question 31

Leadership reading

Answer 31

Specific leadership reading to build a foundation of experiences and reflections on leadership.

Question 32

Coaching (mentoring)

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Assignment of a person with wisdom and/or experience to help another with goal setting, goal evaluation, and regular feedback.

Question 33

Adversity/challenge/opportunity

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Opportunity to test oneself and grow through the experience. Gives them an opportunity to developed virtues and skills to deal with future challenges.

Question 34

Leadership observation

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Learning vicariously by observing and evaluating others in a leadership role.

Question 35

Leadership experience

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Applying the academics and skills by fulfilling a leadership role.