{"id":92387,"date":"2023-02-13T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T19:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=92387"},"modified":"2023-02-16T10:16:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T14:16:47","slug":"how-to-be-a-role-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-role-model\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be a Role Model: 6 Qualities to Possess"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to set a good example for other people? How can you become an upstanding role model?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many areas in life where you can be a role model. Teachers, parents, managers, older siblings, and more have the potential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-influence-others\/\">influence others<\/a> to do great things. But, being a role model comes with a lot of responsibilities and requires adopting character traits that people will aspire to live up to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to be a role model for others by setting a positive example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-traits-of-a-good-role-model\"><strong>Traits of a Good Role Model<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re a role model for others, all eyes are on you. To that end, you need to uphold positive qualities that will influence others to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up six characteristics that will help you understand how to be a role model for people who look up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-model-your-values\"><strong>1. Model Your Values<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first principle of being an outstanding role model is to set an example by establishing strong values. James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner\u2019s book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-leadership-challenge\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Leadership Challenge<\/em><\/a> explains how to be a role model for a company or team of people by demonstrating how your values increase success and your overall happiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-establish-your-values\"><strong>Establish Your Values<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/effective-team\/\">Effective teams<\/a> are built on shared values, so as a leader, your first job is to establish a set of values that will guide you and your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear values help guide your behaviors and choices so that you stay on the path toward your goal. <strong>Your values are the enduring beliefs underpinning your actions; the principles that will guide your decisions.<\/strong> Take time to think carefully about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-you-stand-for\/\">what you stand for<\/a> and what priorities will drive your actions, because having a solid understanding of your own core principles will give you and your team confidence when making decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-model-your-values\"><strong>How to Model Your Values<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve established and clearly articulated your values, you must model them in your behavior. When you live out your values, others will know that you\u2019re serious about expecting them to live them, too. Further, when you model your values, you educate your constituents; you guide, teach, and coach them on how to align <em>their<\/em> values with other people. People learn better by seeing an example in action than by merely hearing the words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You broadcast your values in many ways, some of which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Where you devote your time and attention:<\/strong> Schedule your calendar and structure your agenda to match your stated values. For example, if you say you value your clients, patients, students, and so on, make yourself available to them.<\/li><li><strong>How you use words and phrases: <\/strong>Your language reflects how you think about roles and relationships. Avoid words and phrases that focus on hierarchy (such as boss, employee, top-down, and rank-and-file), and instead use words that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/focus-on-relationships\/\">focus on relationships<\/a> (like associates, colleagues, and team members).<\/li><li><strong>How you pose questions:<\/strong> Ask purposeful questions designed to inform, guide, and emphasize your values. For example, ask, \u201cWhat do you need that we can provide so you can finish the project?\u201d to emphasize collaboration, rather than, \u201cWhy haven\u2019t you finished the project?\u201d which emphasizes blame.<\/li><li><strong>Your openness to feedback and how you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-criticism\/\">handle criticism<\/a>: <\/strong>You broadcast how you feel about others\u2019 opinions with whether or not you&#8217;re open to feedback.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-have-humility\"><strong>2. Have Humility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-role-models\/\">role models<\/a> are ones that are grounded and practice humility. No one likes people with big egos. And one way to stay humble is to keep an open mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become more receptive to other people\u2019s perspectives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/principles-life-and-work\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Principles: Life and Work<\/em><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/who-is-ray-dalio\/\">Ray Dalio<\/a> says you need to be humble and open-minded, and you need to be aware of what you know and how you reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re very open-minded but are weak when it comes to reasoning, you\u2019ll have problems picking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hiring-the-right-people\/\">right people<\/a> and ideas. If you have good reasoning but aren\u2019t humble, you miss out on better ideas. If you\u2019re not humble <em>and<\/em> you\u2019re weak when it comes to reasoning\u2014meaning you know little, yet you\u2019re convinced you know everything\u2014then you remain stagnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admit-your-mistakes\"><strong>Admit Your Mistakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/no-rules-rules\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>No Rules Rules<\/em><\/a> by Reed Hastings says that owning up to yours encourages other people to take risks despite the possibility of failure. Hastings notes that role models often fear that being honest about their shortcomings will cause others to lose faith in them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite is true <em>as long as you\u2019ve already built trust and proven your competence<\/em>. People like others who make mistakes because it shows that they\u2019re human and that people can grow from their flaws. If someone points out a mistake in your work, don\u2019t shrug it off\u2014consider that you might be wrong and be receptive to possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/thank-you-for-arguing\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Thank You for Arguing<\/em><\/a>, Jay Heinrichs outlines a five-step process for owning up to your mistakes while also improving your reputation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Determine your goal. <\/strong>Figure out what you want the outcome to be.<\/li><li><strong>Fess up first. <\/strong>Being the first one to talk about your mistake means you can better control the narrative.<\/li><li><strong>Use future tense. <\/strong>Immediately follow up your admission with possible solutions and a plan of action.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t belittle the victim. <\/strong>Treat the mistake with the appropriate amount of gravity to demonstrate that you care about the consequences of your mistake.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t rely on an apology. <\/strong>Apologies reinforce your guilt and may come off as insincere. Instead of saying sorry, acknowledge that you didn\u2019t meet your own high standards.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-live-authentically-and-with-confidence\"><strong>3. Live Authentically and With Confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be a role model, just be yourself. You want to show people not to be ashamed of themselves, and the only way to do that is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/a-leader-leads-by-example-not-by-force\/\">lead by example<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think that authenticity is a trait that you either have or lack. However, Bren\u00e9 Brown\u2019s book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-gifts-of-imperfection\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Gifts of Imperfection<\/em><\/a> claims this isn\u2019t true. Being authentic is a way of thinking and acting. <strong>It\u2019s making the conscious choice to show your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-true-self\/\">true self<\/a> to the world. <\/strong>This means all of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-your-true-self\/\">your true self<\/a>, including the more vulnerable parts\u2014for example, your fears, your imperfections, and your quirks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being authentic takes a lot of courage. Letting the world see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-genius\/\">who you truly are<\/a> can be a scary process. To take this courageous step, you\u2019ll need to learn to accept your vulnerabilities. If you see your vulnerable parts as flaws to be ashamed of, you\u2019re going to try to hide these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/parts-of-the-self\/\">parts of yourself<\/a>. This is incompatible with authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of being ashamed of your vulnerabilities, recognize them as important parts of your individuality. They\u2019re not flaws to be hidden. Instead, they\u2019re gifts that add to your uniqueness. Adopting this mindset will increase your self-worth. You\u2019ll stop seeing your vulnerabilities as evidence you\u2019re \u201cnot good enough,\u201d and instead be able to fully accept yourself for who you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-have-respect-for-others\"><strong>4. Have Respect for Others<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-makes-a-good-role-model\/\">good role model<\/a> makes other people feel important, says Dale Carnegie in his book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/em><\/a>. Praising people\u2019s traits or their reputation will make them feel respected, and they will work to continue feeling important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people might not be receptive to the feedback you give them, and may even take it as an insult to their character. However, there is a way to show respect for people, while also advising them on how to improve. In some ways, encouraging them to grow shows that you have immense respect for them because you see great potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve something about a person, act as though that trait were already one of her outstanding characteristics. Here are some tactics for doing so, and other people will follow your lead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To an angry customer: \u201cI have always admired you for your fairness and patience, and that you applied them today. Please forgive us for our mistakes.\u201d<\/li><li>To someone who\u2019s rejected you: \u201cI have respected your open-mindedness and hope I am big enough to change your mind if presented with new facts.\u201d<\/li><li>Try this for people who are historically underappreciated\u2014find a trait of theirs you want to emphasize.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If a person has a poor reputation for what you want to improve, reversing it may sound disingenuous. Instead, praise a related character trait the person prides, and then obliquely connect it to the reputation. For instance, a person may be hard-working but make many careless mistakes\u2014praise the diligence, and how by focusing hard, they can overcome their carelessness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praise-every-slightest-improvement\"><strong>Praise Every Slightest Improvement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it be your child, a student, or an employee, make sure to praise every improvement so it inspires them to keep improving. Look back on your life and remember moments when just a few words of praise sharply turned your entire future. You can have this impact on others. Here are some examples of how to be a role model supporting others on their journey of self-improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Give <em>specific <\/em>praise. Single out a specific accomplishment, instead of general flattering remarks. This makes your praise sound more sincere, and also forces you to find genuine points of appreciation.<\/li><li>Some relationships, especially parents and work, have evolved into a vicious cycle of yelling. The parent gives no praise, the child resists, the parent yells at the child, the child resists further, and the parent yells more loudly to get any result. You must break out of this vicious cycle to build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/virtuous-cycle-john-malone\/\">virtuous cycle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-never-give-up\"><strong>5. Never Give Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good role models accept <em>only<\/em> victory. Failure or quitting is not an option. Good leaders don\u2019t even bother with a Plan B, because Plan A will for sure lead to victory. Victory-seeking role models are responsible, passionate, creative, and utterly committed to their vision. People are more likely to follow in your footsteps if you show dedication to your cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best places to study this law is in sports\u2014often leaders are behind the scenes, but coaches are out in the open. You can immediately see the outcome of their decisions when their teams score or win the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to John C. Maxwell in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-21-irrefutable-laws-of-leadership\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership<\/em><\/a>, understanding how to become a role model that\u2019s victorious requires all three of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unified vision.<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t matter how much talent there is within an organization if it\u2019s all going in different directions. Everyone must consider winning to be the same thing.<ul><li>For example, when John C. Maxwell played high school basketball, the juniors and seniors on the team didn\u2019t get along and the coach ended up making two separate squads. The team did poorly\u2014people played for their age group, not for the team.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Variety in skills.<\/strong> Each person on the team contributes something different. You need different skills to win.<ul><li>For example, a staff made up entirely of receptionists isn\u2019t going to be as effective as a staff with people in different roles.<\/li><li>Pitfall alert! If you\u2019re a natural leader, you\u2019re more likely to forget this principle.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>A strong leader. <\/strong>The above two points don\u2019t happen naturally. A team needs a role model to guide people in unifying their vision, and someone to bring diverse people together.<ul><li>For example, consider a sports team again. It\u2019s impossible to win without talented athletes, but even if you have talented athletes, it\u2019s possible to lose. A team needs a good coach.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-earn-success-through-sacrifice\"><strong>6. Earn Success Through Sacrifice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-21-irrefutable-laws-of-leadership\/preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership<\/em><\/a> also states that to learn how to be a role model, you must be content with sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-leaders sometimes have the misconception that leadership is pleasant\u2014you get freedom, power, and wealth. While some leaders do get these things, <strong>the constant among successful role models is that people recognize they\u2019ve earned their success through sacrifice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things to keep in mind to successfully apply this law:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It is impossible to succeed without sacrifice.&nbsp;<\/strong><ul><li>For example, you may give up four years of your life and spend thousands of dollars to go to college to train for a career.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Leaders need to sacrifice more than the average person to be successful.<\/strong> When you\u2019re a leader, your rights and responsibilities are inversely proportional.<\/li><li><strong>Sacrifice is a process, not a one-off<\/strong>. Even after you\u2019re successful, you never get to stop sacrificing. If you do stop sacrificing after you\u2019ve reached a certain goal (\u201cdestination disease\u201d), you won\u2019t progress anymore.<\/li><li><strong>The sacrifice is proportional to the level of leadership.<\/strong> The more people look up to you as a role model, the more you have to sacrifice.<ul><li>For example, consider becoming president. President is one of the highest leadership positions, and to get there, potential presidents have to spend years in lower leadership positions, renounce personal privacy, and be constantly questioned and scrutinized. Even once the presidency is over, retired presidents spend the rest of their lives guarded by Secret Service agents.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even if you don\u2019t personally witness the payoff of your sacrifice, someone in the future does.<\/strong> For example, say you\u2019re an uneducated laborer. You work hard to make enough money to send your kids to school. Because your kids had this opportunity, they\u2019re in a better position to set up their own kids for success. And so on down the generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-words\"><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most gratifying feelings in life is knowing that people aspire to be like you. While it\u2019s a big responsibility to make the right decisions and set standards for others, good intentions will get you far as a role model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Are there any other ways to learn how to be a role model? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to set a good example for other people? How can you become an upstanding role model? There are many areas in life where you can be a role model. Teachers, parents, managers, older siblings, and more have the potential to influence others to do great things. But, being a role model comes with a lot of responsibilities and requires adopting character traits that people will aspire to live up to. Keep reading to learn how to be a role model for others by setting a positive example.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":77262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,43],"tags":[452],"class_list":["post-92387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-management","category-self-improvement","tag-guides","","tg-column-two"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.3 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Be a Role Model: 6 Qualities to Possess - Shortform Books<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you a manager, teacher, or parent? 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