Performance Booster Series - Become a Role Model

A role model is a person who others look up to, admire and want to emulate.  A role model provides inspiration and sparks motivation to seek out accomplishments. Role models send messages about their beliefs by what they do and say.  They refrain from boasting and are quick to say “I messed up.”

Role Models Are Trustworthy

Trustworthiness is another quality of a good role model. A role model is honest and works at not exaggerating.   Treasure your integrity and do the right thing even if no one is looking; even if you don’t credit for it.

Self-Esteem

A role model works to be self-assured and happy with themselves. As you display self-esteem others will look up to you positively. Hang on to your independence show you don’t need to follow current trends you don’t subscribe to. Be proud of who you are, but not cocky.

Handle Stress Positively

Being human means having to constantly deal with stress and overcome obstacles. A role model sets a good example on how to handle pressure.  Become a pro at handling stress and managing yourself when the pressure is on.  When you mess up, be quick to forgive and make note of what you would do differently next time.

Do What You Say You Will

A good role model also does what they say and perseveres. A good role model delivers on promises and can always be counted on even when overwhelmed and wants to quit. Perseverance is a key trait. Role models demonstrate key success factors like working hard for something worthwhile pays off.  You can be that someone that inspires dreams and goals in others.

Respect for Others

How you treat others speaks volumes about who you are.  He treats others how he would want to be treated and is considerate of others. When making mistakes, a role model does not place the blame on others; he owns up to his own shortcomings.

Enthusiasm

It works like magic.  As a role model you can spread enthusiasm faster than the common cold.  It creates energy. It makes hard work easier and more enjoyable. Enthusiasm is an antidote for discouragement. There is no better tonic for whatever happens to be wrong than enthusiasm.  Conversely, when there is a lack of enthusiasm, negative emotions rise to fill the vacuum: cynicism, depression, despair.  

Here is the important point: enthusiasm is more than a feeling or a character trait; it is a decision and a choice. We can all choose to be enthusiastic.

Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, "Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm." He was right.

Still learning,

Honey