Conscious Choices:A Guide to Self-Directed Learning

Conscious Choices:A Guide to Self-Directed Learning

Chapter Six

Integrity: Motivation and Accountability

Defining Integrity

Acts of integrity are purposeful and are intentional actions based solidly in ethics, principles, or values.

People who act with integrity are motivated to take initiative.

When you have integrity, you are trustworthy and accountable for what you say and do.

Self-Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

Inner Goals Love of Learning Doing Your Best

Extrinsic Motivation

Grades Money Diplomas

Taking Initiative

When you take initiative, you take a risk.

Initiative is a leadership quality.

When you initiate, you need to be willing to take responsibility for outcomes and follow through.

What are Intentions?

Intentions are motivation thoughts that direct your words and actions.

You can set your intentions to purposefully guide you toward your goals.

Intentions used with self-awareness enable you to make conscious choices.

Values and Intentions

You act with integrity when you bring values and goals into your moment-to-moment decision-making process

CHOICE

Goals

Goals

Values

Intentions

Accountability

Before making commitments and obligations, you should be able to honestly assess your ability to keep your word and offer it only if there is a sincere willingness to follow through.

This means you do not say things you do not mean, or allow yourself to do things that will interfere with the promises you have made.

Trustworthiness

You do your very best to tell the truth and you do not mislead.

Trustworthiness is an attribute that is earned over time.

Others will know you are trustworthy by your consistent actions and words.