ATA Leadership Life Skills: Discipline, Belief, Communication, Respect, Self-Esteem, and Honesty

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the core leadership life skills: Discipline, Belief, Communication, Respect, Self-Esteem, and Honesty.

Discipline

Training to ensure proper behavior: the practice or method of teaching and enforcing acceptable patterns of behavior; also defined as obeying what is right.

Good Habits

Behaviors that make us better human beings.

Obedience (Level 1 Discipline)

The foundational stage of discipline in which children follow directions and obey parents, mentors, and teachers who guide them in understanding right and wrong.

Self-Discipline (Level 2 Discipline)

Obeying our conscience and doing what we must without being told or reminded, making the right action an automatic reflex.

Self-Control (Level 3 Discipline)

The ability to take command of our emotions rather than letting them rule our lives, distinguishing proactive behavior from reactive behavior.

Self-Awareness (Level 4 Discipline)

The highest form of discipline, where we understand what we must do in life, motivate ourselves to do it, and realize that our actions and thoughts create a ripple effect on the universe.

The Butterfly Effect

A theory describing how the flapping of a butterfly's wings in the U.S.—in combination with certain specific circumstances—can possibly become the origin of a tsunami in China.

Commitment

Making an irrevocable decision and taking action accordingly.

Punctuality

Being on time; the ability to use time to one's advantage.

Goals

Wanting something and being willing to work hard for it.

Focus

Directing all our senses and energy toward something in particular.

Persistence

Continuing to attempt to conquer our goals no matter what, trying again and again until the goal is met.

Determination

Firmness of purpose and resolve; having the belief that we will somehow accomplish what we want and choosing to never surrender.

Responsibility

Holding ourselves accountable for our actions and our results, finding the best way to respond to circumstances.

Courage

The quality of being brave; the strength to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or deflected from a chosen course of action.

Fitness

Taking care of our bodies and staying in shape to help ensure success in any circumstance.

Vision

The ability to imagine how something could develop in the future and plan suitably; a detailed foresight of an aspired situation to which we are committed.

Passion

An incredibly intense feeling about something, driving people to reach their goals.

Belief

A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing; our inner power channeled through core values toward our goals ("YES I CAN!").

Trust

Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing, allowing belief even in the absence of scientific proof.

Consistency

The ability to maintain a particular standard or repeat a particular task with minimal variation.

Dream

A cherished ambition or ideal; a mental visualization of an aspired situation we want.

Humility

The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance, allowing us to learn from others and share credit.

Rule of Attraction

A rule of the universe stating that similar things attract each other: positive thoughts bring positive results, while negative thoughts bring negative results.

Rule of Cause and Effect

A rule of the universe stating that for every cause there is an effect and for every effect there is a cause; everything happens for a reason and what we give, we receive.

Rule of Polarity

A rule of the universe stating that everything has a positive and a negative side; for every blessing there is a price, and for every negative experience there is a positive lesson.

Rule of Harmony

A rule of the universe stating that every person is part of a greater whole; harming others harms ourselves, while helping others helps ourselves.

Rule of Evolution

A rule of the universe stating that everything is constantly changing, requiring us to remain open to learning and adapting to succeed.

Communication

The process by which messages or information is sent from one place or person to another; "the link between the world and me."

Visual Communication

Nonverbal communication that uses body language, gestures, facial expressions, and personal appearance to convey messages.

Auditory Communication

Communication that refers to the way we sound (tone of voice, verbal emphasis, and inflection) as well as the active process of processing what we hear.

Kinesthetic Communication

Communication reflecting physical interaction and touch while conveying a message.

Reflective Response

An active listening response that restates the message heard to confirm that the listener fully understood what the speaker meant.

Probing Response

An active listening response where the listener asks questions to gather more information.

Supportive Response

An active listening response where the listener relates to the speaker or their situation with empathy.

Advising Response

An active listening response where the listener offers new information in an attempt to change the speaker's perception of their situation.

Respect

Politeness, honor, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important; demonstrated by what you do rather than what you know.

Caring

A principle of respect defined as doing what is best for ourselves and others.

Courtesy

A principle of respect defined as always showing good manners and kindness.

Acceptance

A principle of respect defined as allowing others to be themselves without passing judgment.

Kindness

A principle of respect defined as giving without expecting anything in return.

Confidence

Believing in our abilities without putting others down, cultivated by repetitive practice until a habit is formed.

Listening

An active choice and ability to pay attention and respond to what others say.

Loyalty

A principle of respect defined as being accountable to our principles, beliefs, parents, teachers, and mentors.

Adequate Communication

A principle of respect defined as using appropriate words and body language to show respect for someone.

Self-Esteem

A confidence and satisfaction in oneself; "the joy of being myself" and valuing who we are independent of surrounding circumstances.

Positive Attitude

A pillar of self-esteem defined as seeing every circumstance in our lives as a positive experience with happy, enthusiastic feelings.

Accountability

Having the integrity to follow through with commitments and the ability to confront and accept the consequences of our actions.

Gratitude

Described as "the mother of happiness"; being grateful for blessings and expressing recognition to those who help us.

Generosity

A pillar of self-esteem defined as simply giving without expecting compensation or reward.

Forgiveness

The absence of any negative feeling toward any person who has made a mistake, beginning with forgiving ourselves.

Honesty

Moral uprightness: the quality, condition, or characteristic of being fair, truthful, and morally upright; obeying our conscience and taking responsibility.

Integrity

Living consistently with our values and moral principles, keeping our word, and ensuring thoughts, words, and actions are in complete harmony.

Honor

Dignity; the highest display of self-respect and pride in who we are that refuses to betray personal standards.