Lesson 29: Bring Your Best

Lesson 29: Bring Your Best

Key Concept: Trust

END IN MIND  Students will be able to answer these key questions:

• What is synergy?

• How does trust impact synergy?

• What is the benefit of being trustworthy?

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood

Lying

the telling of lies; untruthfulness

Poll

Would your parent or guardian say you are trustworthy?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Do I confess, or wait to see if they find out? Need some advice!”

What do you think is best for Suzanne?

Habit 6: Synergize

defines synergy as the result of people working together to achieve more. Synergizing is two people bringing their best ideas and then creating new ideas together (1 + 1 = 3 or more). Sounds great, right? But what if there is a lack of trust? Without trust, synergy is not possible and relationships suffer

Open Ended

What is the definition of synergy?

Open Ended

What are some incentives you get when you are trustworthy?

Open Ended

What are some consequences you may get if you are not trustworthy?

When we are trustworthy, our relationships are different than if we aren’t. This is especially true with parents. Use the Plus/Delta Chart to list the possible outcomes of being considered trustworthy or not trustworthy.

Conclusion

Synergy is taking my best ideas, your best ideas, and creating a better idea. Trust is such an important part of synergy. If we are trustworthy, others are more willing to work with us.