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Slide 1: Character Education Character Determines Success Definitions Mr. Anderson Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com
Slide 2: Alertness • Alertness vs. Carelessness Being Aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses
Slide 3: Attentiveness • Attentiveness vs. Distraction Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration
Slide 4: Availability • Availability vs. Self-centeredness Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve
Slide 5: Benevolence • Benevolence vs. Selfishness Giving to others’ basic needs without having as my motive personal reward
Slide 6: Boldness • Boldness vs. Fearfulness Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just
Slide 7: Cautiousness • Cautiousness vs. Rashness Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions
Slide 8: Compassion • Compassion vs. Indifference Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others
Slide 9: Contentment • Contentment vs. Covetousness Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions
Slide 10: Creativity • Creativity vs. Underachievement Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective
Slide 11: Decisiveness • Decisiveness vs. Procrastination The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions
Slide 12: Deference • Deference vs. Rudeness Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me
Slide 13: Dependability • Dependability vs. Inconsistency Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
Slide 14: Determination • Determination vs. Faintheartedness Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition
Slide 15: Diligence • Diligence vs. Slothfulness Investing my time and energy to complete each task assigned to me
Slide 16: Discernment • Discernment vs. Shortsightedness Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen
Slide 17: Discretion • Discretion vs. Simplemindedness Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences
Slide 18: Endurance • Endurance vs. Discouragement The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best
Slide 19: Enthusiasm • Enthusiasm vs. Apathy Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort
Slide 20: Faith • Faith vs. Presumption Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how
Slide 21: Flexibility • Flexibility vs. Resistance Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities
Slide 22: Forgiveness • Forgiveness vs. Rejection Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge
Slide 23: Generosity • Generosity vs. Stinginess Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need
Slide 24: Gentleness • Gentleness vs. Harshness Showing consideration and personal concern for others
Slide 25: Gratefulness • Gratefulness vs. Unthankfulness Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life
Slide 26: Honor • Honor vs. Disrespect Respecting those in leadership because of the higher authorities they represent
Slide 27: Hospitality • Hospitality vs. Loneliness Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others
Slide 28: Humility • Humility vs. Pride Acknowledging that my achievement results from the investment of others in my life
Slide 29: Initiative • Initiative vs. Idleness Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it
Slide 30: Joyfulness • Joyfulness vs. Self-pity Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions
Slide 31: Justice • Justice vs. Corruption Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right, and true
Slide 32: Loyalty • Loyalty vs. Unfaithfulness Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve
Slide 33: Meekness • Meekness vs. Anger Yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve
Slide 34: Obedience • Obedience vs. Willfulness Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of those who are responsible for me
Slide 35: Orderliness • Orderliness vs. Confusion Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency
Slide 36: Patience • Patience vs. Restlessness Accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it
Slide 37: Persuasiveness • Persuasiveness vs. Contentiousness Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks
Slide 38: Punctuality • Punctuality vs. Tardiness Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time
Slide 39: Resourcefulness • Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard
Slide 40: Responsibility • Responsibility vs. Unreliability Knowing and doing what is expected of me
Slide 41: Security • Security vs. Anxiety Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away
Slide 42: Self-Control • Self-Control vs. Self-indulgence Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right
Slide 43: Sensitivity • Sensitivity vs. Callousness Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me
Slide 44: Sincerity • Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives
Slide 45: Thoroughness • Thoroughness vs. Incompleteness Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected
Slide 46: Thriftiness • Thriftiness vs. Extravagance Allowing myself and others to spend only what is necessary
Slide 47: Tolerance • Tolerance vs. Prejudice Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development
Slide 48: Truthfulness • Truthfulness vs. Deception Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
Slide 49: Virtue • Virtue vs. Impurity The moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right
Slide 50: Wisdom • Wisdom vs. Foolishness Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances