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**Set the Example** __Description__ Leaders must "practice what they preach" and set the example for others to follow. "Leadership cannot be exercised from a distance. Leadership is a relationship, and relationships are formed only when people come into contact with each other". Leaders need to "DWYSYWD: Do what you said you would do". Credibility is an important quality in a leader. And, according to Kouzes and Posner, it is the foundation of leadership. People need to be able to believe in their leaders. __Examples__ i. Make a list of the principles you say you want to lead your organization. Then record the actions you do on a regular basis to live out each of your values. Do your values and actions line up? ii. Make sure that others know about your own efforts to model encouragement. Tell people stories about your efforts and the lessons you have learned.

__Class Examples__ Practice smiling Learn kids names Remember books they liked - or just ask them Give even just a little bit of attention Take class picture to recognize kids Use book checkout software to keep track of books kids checked out

Return to the Seven Essentials or go to the Literature Review to read about some research on encouraging the heart.