September 25, 2015 - Class #2

You are amazing warriors!  We are so impressed at how many of you took the challenge and succeeded already!  I'm certain the rest of you will get there too.  This isn't a competition between class members, but a way to develop ourselves at our own pace.  And we have teams to help encourage us all to get there!

Engineered for Purpose

Today, we learned that we have many different voices coming at us.  Young children are born with amazing self confidence, but somehow as we get older, we start to listen more and more to those negative voices and we begin to believe them.  To counteract that, we must focus on who we really are and the amazing power God has given us.  We learned how to do declarations - but we also learned that if want the message to get through to our brains so our brain will believe it, we must use repetition and intensity (through movement and tone) to get through the Reticular Activating System (the filter).

Try practicing your declarations on the back of your binder while looking at yourself in the mirror in the bathroom!

Next, we got into our companies and then broke up into teams.  You have some seriously powerful teams!  These teams are really going to help you get your goals.  Teams help us feel more connected with others, and motivated to do what we know we should.  Work on developing your team name and company cheers.

This week's homework:

• Your 7 day challenge - Pray (morning/night) and Read (Book of Mormon) - if you finished that then, PWR goals. Be sure to track your progress! 

• Think about what you want your PoWeR and WIN goals to be.  Email them to your captain if you want to get feedback.
• Check out your teams - how can you help your team succeed? 

September 18, 2015 - Class #1

We are at war!  Whose side are you on? 

HOMEWORK:

• Pray and Read - 7 days in-a-row challenge.  Be sure to track your progress!
• Think about what you want your PoWeR and WIN goals to be.  Write them on the page in your binder. 
• Check out your teams - how can you help your team succeed?  

May 7

Principle: Faith, be courageous in life, have faith not fear.

Last week in class we had a great time doing a fun simulation led by Molly Christensen.  As we have been reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People," she based her simulation on a great quote from Dale Carnegie: 

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”

The youth did some little games/activities that were designed to help them get out of their comfort zone and act! Reaching out to others and not being afraid to let their own light shine.  It was so fun and the youth did great! Thank you Sister Christensen!!!

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INSPIREMENTS

Well, folks, this next week is the last day of our regular classes.  As such, the inspirements for this week are reflective and we highly encourage every one of you to do each of them, to reward yourself for a great year of hard work and great learning!

1. Review the amazing principles we have studied in Core Leadership this year by browsing through the blog from September's entries through April. Re-watch some of the videos. Read through your entries in your Truth Journal. 

2. Make a list of the principles we've studied each month along with a brief description of each principle in your Truth Book. Be prepared to teach the class about each principle.

3. Write about and prepare to teach about the most meaningful thing you learned in Core Leadership related to one of the principles and/or inspirements.

April 30

Principle: Self-government in and through Christ leads to liberty.

(This week's inspirements are below.)

We had the wonderful opportunity to hear from Brother Garn in Core Leadership this last week. What treasures he taught us about leadership!  Do you remember what he said the first most important word in the English language is?

REMEMBER who you are, Who sent you here, Who trained you and poured His love into you to prepare you to be here at this time. He encouraged us to look up the word 'remember' in the topical guide of the scriptures and see what you find. He also said:

"You'll have the chance throughout your life to remember the God-prepared leader that you are. Choose to remember the leader that is inside of you."

"The greatest leaders are great followers - or actually, even greater followers. Jesus Christ only did that which His Father asked Him to do." 

Do you remember what Bro. Garn encouraged us to have as the motivation behind all of our leadership?

"Love Him.

Love His people.

Love Him so much that you cannot stop serving them."

The requirements for earning Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master level work are as follows:
Apprentice: Read an hour's worth of the readings
Journeyman: Finish the readings
Master: Finish the readings and write your thoughts and insights/inspirations in your Truth Book about the readings in a meaningful way. Remember, this is YOUR education!

The inspirement for this week is to read the last installment of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which is Part IV Chapters 1-9, keeping in mind the requirements for earning A, J, & M. (see above) We encourage you to underline things in this chapter that you like or think are important, and write your thoughts or questions in your Truth Book. Dig in to these chapters and you'll be amazed at the treasures you'll find!

This is it! This is the last section of the book! READ IT! FINISH IT! Remember the principle we learned about a few months ago about being a FINISHER?! You Can Do It!!

Core Leadership Class

Reading Schedule

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Chapters	Have them read by:
Part I Chpt 1-3 (44 pgs)	April 2
Part II Chpt 1-6 (54 pgs)	April 9 (Spring Break but read anyway!)
Part III Chpt 1-6 (45 pgs)	April 16
Part III Chpt 7-12 (35 pgs)	April 23
Part IV Chpt 1-9 (43 pgs)	April 30

April 23

Principle: Self-government in and through Christ leads to liberty.

It was sure great to visit with you all last week in Core Leadership. We had a great discussion about the more 'outward' aspects of leadership.  We talked about how a person needs to be neat and comely, confident and friendly, why missionaries don't go out in clusters, why seminary teachers dress the way they do, and how even voice lessons and a new hairdo can make all the difference in topping off a person's ability to lead. (Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady")  

We only have a few short weeks left of classes and we want to make sure you all finish strong!! Work hard this month to read the whole book of "How to Win Friends and Influence People." You will always be SO glad you did!

The requirements for earning Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master level work are as follows:
Apprentice: Read an hour's worth of the readings
Journeyman: Finish the readings
Master: Finish the readings and write your thoughts and insights/inspirations in your Truth Book about the readings in a meaningful way. Remember, this is YOUR education!


The inspirement for this week is to read the fourth installment of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," Part III chapters 7-12.

Please set yourself the lofty goal of achieving Master level work this week! EVERYONE can do this! So we challenge EVERYONE to earn Master level this week! Which means: Finish the readings AND write your thoughts in your Truth Book in a meaningful way. There will be a special treat for all who do! :)

Core Leadership Class

Reading Schedule

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Chapters	Have them read by:
Part I Chpt 1-3 (44 pgs)	April 2
Part II Chpt 1-6 (54 pgs)	April 9 (Spring Break but read anyway!)
Part III Chpt 1-6 (45 pgs)	April 16
Part III Chpt 7-12 (35 pgs)	April 23
Part IV Chpt 1-9 (43 pgs)	April 30

April 9th and 16th

Principle: Self-government in and through Christ leads to liberty.

We had the great opportunity to hear from Connor Boyack, author of "Latter-day Responsibility."  He gave a wonderful discourse on why education is so key to building Zion. I tried to take some good notes on the scripture references he used and you can access them here if you'd like to study them. He encouraged us to read 3 Nephi 26 from beginning to end. We are so grateful Brother Boyack came and spoke to us!

The requirements for earning Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master level work are as follows:
Apprentice: Read an hour's worth of the readings
Journeyman: Finish the readings
Master: Finish the readings and write your thoughts and insights/inspirations in your Truth Book about the readings in a meaningful way. Remember, this is YOUR education!

NOTE: Two weeks of reading assignments are in this blog post.

The inspirements for April 9 AND for the week of April 16:
Read the second and third installments of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which is 

Part II Chapters 1-6, due April 9

and Part III Chapters 1-6, due April 16

keeping in mind the requirements for earning A, J, & M. (see above) We encourage you to underline things in this chapter that you like or think are important, and write your thoughts or questions in the margins. Dig in to these chapters and you'll be amazed at all the riches you'll find!  (see reading schedule below)

BE PREPARED ON APRIL 16 TO DO SOME AWESOME DISCUSSING OF THE READING ASSIGNMENTS THUS FAR!!!!!

Core Leadership Class

Reading Schedule

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Chapters	Have them read by:
Part I Chpt 1-3 (44 pgs)	April 2
Part II Chpt 1-6 (54 pgs)	April 9 (Spring Break but read anyway!)
Part III Chpt 1-6 (45 pgs)	April 16
Part III Chpt 7-12 (35 pgs)	April 23
Part IV Chpt 1-9 (43 pgs)	April 30

April 2

Principle: Self-government in and through Christ leads to liberty.

We were sure blessed to hear from Sister Daniela Larsen this last week. She encouraged us to commit to life-long learning and to adopt the attitude of a life-long learner. She also asked us to consider what our "Why" is - Why are you getting an education? She said that your 'why' matters a whole lot more than your 'how' or 'what.' She referenced a great TED talk by Simon Sinek called "Start With Why." She taught us a whole bunch of really great things and it was really wonderful to hear it all!

This week we begin our readings of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.  You will be so glad you read this book!!! I read this book for the first time as an adult several years ago, and I remember exclaiming how I wish I had read it many years before, and how I thought everyone ought to read this book for all the good it can do for individuals, families, and societies - even the world! Don't miss this opportunity!

NOTE: While we've known that there are quite a few editions of this book out there, it has come to our attention that there are quite a few versions out there. For the purposes of our class and the unity of our discussions, we feel it would be best to read a version that is as close as possible to the one linked to above, and shown here to the left.

The requirements for earning Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master level work are as follows:
Apprentice: Read an hour's worth of the readings
Journeyman: Finish the readings
Master: Finish the readings and write your thoughts and insights/inspirations in your Truth Book about the readings in a meaningful way. Remember, this is YOUR education!

The inspirement for this week:
Read the first installment of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" which is Part I Chapters 1-3, keeping in mind the requirements for earning an A, J, & M. (see above) We encourage you to underline things in this chapter that you like or think are important, and write your thoughts or questions in the margins. Dig in to these chapters and you will be amazed at all the riches you'll find! (see reading schedule below) 

From the book:

Principle 2: Give honest and sincere appreciation.

Core Leadership Class

Reading Schedule

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Chapters	Have them read by:
Part I Chpt 1-3 (44 pgs)	April 2
Part II Chpt 1-6 (54 pgs)	April 9 (Spring Break but read anyway!)
Part III Chpt 1-6 (45 pgs)	April 16
Part III Chpt 7-12 (35 pgs)	April 23
Part IV Chpt 1-9 (43 pgs)	April 30