Key Concept..
Lesson 17
SAYIIN
NG NO
Integrity to
say no
“BE YOURSELF. WHO ELSE IS BETTER QUALIFIED?”
- FRANK J. GIBLIN II, AUTHOR
HABIT 3: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST encourages us to say no to things
that are not important and yes to things that are important. Although
it may be difficult at first, having the integrity to say no is an essential
leadership skill.
Practice saying no using the STOP-AND-THINK CHART.
STOP-AND-THINK
CHART
Example: Your friend calls
and wants to talk about a
new movie, but your aunt
is visiting.
STOP
AND
THINK
Example: “Sorry, I can’t
talk. My aunt is here. Let’s
talk at lunch tomorrow.”
You have a big speech on
Friday. Your sister put off
her project and wants you
to help her Thursday night.
You want to go to an Art
Club meeting, but your
friends want you to go
shopping—again!
Your best friend wants
you to do something
you don’t think is right.
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“Jasmine and I started to like each other at the
MICHAEL’S beginning of the year. At first, it was great and we
STORY
had a lot of fun together. But now we spend all
our time together and we’ve drifted away from our friends. I miss
hanging out with the guys. Each time she makes plans, I want
to say no, but I keep saying yes.”
Write three ways to show integrity to important things by saying no
to unimportant things.
1.
2.
3.
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