One of the highest compliments an individual can receive is to be called a person of character — a class act! Thomas Leonard’s Class Act 100 assessment is designed to help you understand where you are along this path and to give you ideas for areas worth developing. While there are 100 points in total, I will post one section of the assessment: 10 statements under a specific category.

Hot to use this assessment. As you read each statement, circle 1, 2 or 3. A “1″ means the statement is SOMETIMES true. A “2″ means the statement is OFTEN true. A “3″ means the statement is ALWAYS true.

B. INTEGRITY

1 2 3 Honest. I always deal fairly; I am not sneaky.
1 2 3 Well. I am in optimum emotional, spiritual and physical condition.
1 2 3 Prudent. I have and use excellent judgment in all of my actions.
1 2 3 Thrifty. I save 10-30% of my net earnings.
1 2 3 Simple. I live an honest, simple, easy life.
1 2 3 Orderly. I am neat, tidy and orderly.
1 2 3 Detail-oriented. I get: “God is in the details.”
1 2 3 Needs met. I know what my personal needs are and I am up front about getting them met.
1 2 3 Punctual. I am on-time 98% of the time.
1 2 3 Balanced. I am juggling nothing.

_____ Score (30 max)

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From The Class Act 100 Program developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

One of the highest compliments an individual can receive is to be called a person of character — a class act! Thomas Leonard’s Class Act 100 assessment is designed to help you understand where you are along this path and to give you ideas for areas worth developing. While there are 100 points in total, I will post one section of the assessment: 10 statements under a specific category.

Hot to use this assessment. As you read each statement, circle 1, 2 or 3. A “1″ means the statement is SOMETIMES true. A “2″ means the statement is OFTEN true. A “3″ means the statement is ALWAYS true.

A. HONOR

1 2 3 Fair. I do only what’s right and just.
1 2 3 Conviction. I clearly know what I believe in and I am steadfast.
1 2 3 Courage. I have ample inner strength.
1 2 3 Truthful. I have not lied in at least a year nor have I been deceptive in any of my dealings.
1 2 3 Moral. I live my life to my moral code.
1 2 3 Loyal. I stand by my family, friends and others to whom I am committed.
1 2 3 Accountable. I keep my word 99% of the time.
1 2 3 Responsible. I can always be counted on to meet agreed-upon expectations.
1 2 3 Committed. My actions demonstrate my commitment, which is obvious to others.
1 2 3 Diligent. I do not waver until the ribbon is tied on whatever I am involved with.

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From The Class Act 100 Program developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

As you strengthen your Personal Foundation, you’ll find yourself having a lot more time, energy and space in your life. What to do with this? Start fully expressing yourself by setting goals based on your true values.

WHEN A PERSON ORIENTS AROUND THEIR VALUES

• Goal setting is easier and goals reached more quickly.
• Their life purpose/vision comes to them clearly.
• Fewer distractions occur; life is simple, but rich.

WHAT HAPPENS UNTIL ONE DOES THIS

• Frustrated in goals area; lacking strong reference point in life.
• Goals, wants, ideas keep changing.

THE 10 STEPS TO FULLY EXPRESSING YOUR VALUES

❑ Identify your core or rolemodel values by answering the following question: What three qualities do you want to role model for others? [This is the simplest way I know to clarify our core values. For an example, my three qualities are respect, compassion and wholeness. ]
❑ “Get” that you are your values and that expressing these values is what will have you feel fulfilled in life.
❑ “Get” that goals are more fun when linked to your values.
❑ Set 1 goal to match each role model value identified above.
❑ Let go of goals which can’t be linked to one of your rolemodel values (unless they strengthen your Personal Foundation).
❑ Begin working on each of these goals immediately.
❑ Reach each of these goals.
❑ Identify your #1 Value: Your Key Value.
❑ Raise a Personal Standard through-the-roof in order to help you more fully orient around your key value.
❑ Discover your Life Purpose as expressed by your #1 Value.

____ Number of checked boxes (10 max)

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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

Humans tolerate a lot. Often, we’re taught not to complain, that life is difficult, not to rock the boat, to go along with others, to be grateful for what we have, to be understanding. Not bad advice, but we can still stop tolerating what is bugging us!

When a person has stopped tolerating

• They are happier, more fun to be around.
• They have extra energy to express their values vs their egos.
• They have the Edge: they “step-over” nothing.

What happens when one tolerates

• They and their work becomes mediocre; people are tired.
• Natural creativity is squashed.

THE 10 STEPS TO A TOLERATION-FREE LIFE

❑ Get” that putting up with things is good for no-one.
❑ Make a list of 10 things you are tolerating at home.
❑ Make the requests/take the actions to eliminate these items.
❑ Make a list of 10 things you are tolerating at work.
❑ Take the actions to eliminate these items.
❑ “Get” that you’re getting juiced by tolerating things!
❑ Be focused to being toleration-free.
❑ Stop complaining: instead, make a strong plea.
❑ Invest $1000 to handle the tasks/chores which pain you.
❑ Do steps 1-9 above, again, after you’ve done them once! Number of checked boxes (10 max)

_____ Number of items marked True (10 max)

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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

Personal Standards refer to the behavior and actions you aren willing to hold yourself to. You’ll find as your work on the 1st four areas of the Personal Foundation Program that you’ll much more easily (and enjoy) more of yourself and of your behavior.

When a person has — and honors — high standards:

• They feel very, very good about themselves, and others too..
• They become irresistably attractive to high quality people.
• They don’t get near people or situations which cause problems.

What happens when one’s standards are too low:

• They continue to operate “below the line” emotionally.
• Their self-esteem drops and they constantly question their self-worth.

THE 10 STEPS TO RAISING PERSONAL STANDARDS
Mark each item as True or False, as it relates to you.

1. Make a list of 10 people ou admire: identify their qualities and natural behavior, as well as how they handle tough situations and people. What standards could you raise that would have you be more like them, yet still fit you, today?
2. Start being unconditionally constructive every single time you open your mouth, yet still say all you need to say
3. Stop gossiping, good or bad, about anyone.
4. Let go of the standards you “should” have; make a list of the 10 standards you most want and are ready for today.
5. “Get” that standards are a choice, not a requirement.
6. Fully respond to everything that occurs in your “space”; assume you had something to do with it, but don’t take the “blame.” Just handle it and raise your standards so it doesn’t happen again.
7. Always: put people and relationships ahead of results.
8. Always: put your integrity first, needs second, wants third.
9. “Get” that others are right, and so are you.
10. Always: maintain a reserve of time, money, love, wellness..

_____ Number of items marked True (10 max)

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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

Boundaries are imaginary lines we establish around ourselves to protect our souls, hearts and minds from the unhealthy or damaging behavior of others. It is recommended to extend your boundaries at least two or three times beyond where they are.

When a person has healthy boundaries:

• Fear diminishes significantly; trust is rarely an issue.
• Willing, healthy family members and true friends respect these.
• They start growing more emotionally and developmentally.

What happens when one’s boundaries are weak:

• They attract needy, disrespectful people into their lives.
• They waste much energy to keep olife going.

THE 10 STEPS TO HAVING EXTENSIVE BOUNDARIES
Mark each item as True or False, as it relates to you.

1. “Get” that you need to dramatically extend your boundaries.
2. Be willing to educate others on how to respect your new boundaries.
3. Be relentless, yet not punitive, as you extend boundaries.
4. Make a list of the 10 things that people may no longer do around you, do to you or say to you.
5. Sit down with each person involved and share that you are working on boundaries. Get an agreement with them to honor you and your process.
6. Require that every single person in your life is always unconditionally constructive in every single comment to you. No more digs, make-funs, deprecating remarks, criticisms, no matter what or who or the situation.
7. Haveand use a 4-step plan of action whenever someone violates your boundaries: Inform them what they are doing. Implore them to stop immediately. Require that they stop. Walk away without any snappy or get-even comments.
8. Make a list of 10 ways you are violating others’ boundaries.
9. Stop violating the boundaries on that list.
10. Reward and congratulate those who are respecting boundaries.

_____ Number of items marked True (10 max)

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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.

In his book The Power of Intention, Dr. Wayne Dyer defines intention as a force in the universe that allows the act of creation to take place. The book explores intention, not as something you do, but as an energy you’re a part of. In addition, Dr. Dyer provides an intention guide with specific ways to apply the co-creating principles into your daily life.

Some important points about this intention:

• Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change. It is impossible to attract abundance, prosperity and success if the beliefs that shape your life are based on scarcity.
• The field of intention, which is responsible for all creation, is constantly giving and knows no bounds to its giving. Since the power of intention is perpetually giving and infinite, it appears obvious that you’ll need to adopt these same two attributes if you are to allow success to manifest in your life.
• The secret to manifesting abundance is to ALLOW yourself to constantly be in harmony with the Source of abundance. Your thoughts can either emerge from a beingness that is in rapport with intention or in contradiction to it.

A few ways Dr. Dyer suggests to practice making your intention your reality.

• See the world as an abundant, providing, friendly place.
• Stay in an attitude of ‘allowing’, regardless of the efforts of others to get you off track.
• Initiate actions that support your feelings of abundance. Act on your passionate emotions as if the abundance and success you seek is already here.

In his book, Everyday Enlightenment, Dan Millman outlines his twelve gateways to personal growth. Here is Gateway #9:

As an infant, you were pure potential, full and whole, open and authentic, yielding and powerful, good and ad, diciplined and spontaneous, a container of possibilities. In growing up, you disowned parts of your being that conflicted with emerging values. Creating false self-images, you become “this” but not “that.” Hidden opposites will have their day; it’s what you see that can hurt ou. By illuminating your shadow, you become whole again, and real. Releasing energy once bound in defense of self-image, you find energy, understanding, humility and compassion.

• … represents the deepest and best within you. It comes out of a solid connection with your inner life
• … is the fulfillment of your own unique gifts. It’s the expression of your unique capacity to contribute
• … is transcendent. It’s based on principles of contribution and purpose higher than self
• … addresses and integrates fundamental human needs and capacities. It includes fulfillment in physical, social, mental and spiritual dimensions.
• … is based on principles that produce quality-of-life results. Both the ends and the means are based on true principles.
• … deals with both vision-based and principle-based values. It’s not enough to have values without vision. You want to be good, but you also want to be good for something.
• … deals with all the significant roles in your life. It represents a lifetime balance of persona, family, work, community — whatever roles you feel are yours to fill.
• … is written to inspire you, not to impress anyone else. It communicates to you and inspires you on the most essential level.

Condensed from What Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values by Hyrum W. Smith, as offered in Lists to Live By, The 3rd Collection compiled by Alice Grav, Steve Stephens, John van Diest and modified by Louise Kaelin.

Integrity : To be our best, we must be whole: that is, be responsible for our actions and inactions, respond fully to the lessons being offered to us, honor our bodies and our selves and respect the realities of the physical universe.

When a person is “in” integrity:

• He/she experiences fewer problems.
• Consistent feelings of peace, health and emotional balance are present.
• Consistent feelings of peace, health and emotional balance are
  present.
• He/she reacts to others very little.

What happens when one is “out of” integrity

• Disturbances occur regularly.
• Others are blamed, criticized; one reacts a lot to others.

THE 10 STEPS TO RESTORING INTEGRITY/WHOLENESS
Mark each item as True or False, as it relates to you.

1. Make a list of the 10 ways you are currently not in integrity.
2. Get to the source of each and every item; resolve all fully.
3. Dedicate yourself to start living in integrity, as you see it.
4. Let go of at least 10 shoulds, coulds, woulds, oughts, wills.
5. Involve a coach or other strong, able person to help you.
6. Start getting 50% more reserve than you feel you need.
7. Get to 95+ on Addictions & Conditions program.
8. Stop hanging out with people who are not the best models.
9. Eliminate adrenaline and other unhealthy “rushes” in your life.
10. Let go of everything that you know is not good for you.

_____ Number of items marked True (10 max)

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From The Personal Foundation 100-Point Assessment developed by Thomas J. Leonard and Coach U, Inc. Modified by LMK.