Importance of Character Development and Pillars of Character
Character development is crucial in today's ever-changing world, transcending political, religious, and poverty lines. The pillars of character, such as empowerment, excellence, enthusiasm, balance, self-control, teamwork, and more, play a significant role in shaping individual interactions and behaviors. Educators, coaches, and mentors are encouraged to teach, engage, and empower individuals to take charge of their character through modeling, encouragement, and real conversations.
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Pillars of character transcend political, religious, and poverty lines. They are concepts that improve not only the way one treats oneself, but also the interactions they have with others. Character is growing more important as the climate and culture we live in continue to change at a rapid rate. Pillars of Character
Empowerment Excellence Enthusiasm Balance Self Control Teamwork The Pillars of Pinnacle Growth Mindset Kindness Accountability Confidence Resilience Gratitude
Encourage Educate Your Role as a Coach Engage Enable
Teach the definition of the trait in a an appropriate way for your class Share examples of the trait in action Educate Point out the trait when you see it Demonstrate the trait Model the trait when you are able
1 2 3 Teach them that they have the power to take charge of their character Allow them to make mistakes, even related to the character traits Reward the effort Enable
Engage Get Get involved with your classes Build a relationship that allows you to have real conversations about character Build Give examples of how these traits will carry with them throughout their lives Give
Be the #1 fan of each of your athletes Teach them to encourage each other We behave certain ways based upon the feedback we receive Encourage Encouragement is just as important in character development as skill development
Empowerment 1 2 3 Having the knowledge and authority to make decisions for the betterment of yourself and others. Allowing kids do do things without asking permission Helping teammates Setting up and cleaning up Using the restroom Having a Do The Right Thing mindset
Excellence Excellence: the quality of being outstanding or extremely good How will you use it in your coaching?
Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. How can you show enthusiam? Enthusiasm How can you teach kids to be enthusiastic?
A condition in which different elements are in the correct proportions This applies to physical, mental, and emotional balance How can we physically have our athletes demonstrate balance? Gymnastics Dance Ninja Balance How can we encourage balance speaking about all the aspects of their lives? School Home Social
The ability to control oneself, ones body, one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations We need to demonstrate this skill as coaches Controlling our reactions to undesired behaviors Refocusing athlete Pointing out positive behaviors Self-Control Self Control is taught Teach them where to put their bodies Teach them what to say when they are excited/frustrated
The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Incorporate into all parts of class Warm up Partner work Moving mats Other ideas? Teamwork
Growth Mindset The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work Brains and talent are just the starting point. She is really talented In front of the kids Avoid That was better You are improving with each mistake Try
Kindness The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate Without kindness you can t accomplish the rest of the pillars How? Start with thank you Never end It s the simple things
Accountability An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility and to account for one's actions When we are accountable as coaches we build trust with our athletes Ways to teach kids to be accountable Keep athletes responsible for all parts of the workout Asking kids to count how many
A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities, the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. Our kids need to have confidence in themselves, their teammates, and us as coaches Confidence You have the power to build confidence in your athletes Whether you believe you can or believe you cannot, you are right.
Resilience The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, to spring back Reward mistakes That was a great first try Teach them that mistakes lead to future success Shake it off try singing and dancing Offer comfort when needed make it quick Laugh with not at
Gratitude The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Demonstrate with your verbal, physical, and written communication Thank you be specific High fives and side hugs WOW cards and thank you notes
