Lead...for God's Sake Flashcards

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You are either _ or _ in life. *Think choices

influencer or influencee

What does Tone refer to?

the author's viewpoint

What is a parable?

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

What does point of view tell you?

where you relate to in the story Signup and view all the answers

What point of view is the book in?

third person limited Signup and view all the answers

Who is Coach Rocker?

protagonist, main character and coach of the Franklin Knights Signup and view all the answers

What role does Joe the Janitor serve in the story?

Christ figure Signup and view all the answers

Who is Grant Steffin?

antagonist, CEO of Cyblecom, and Rocker's best friend Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe Rocker?

arrogant, fiery, selfish, all about reputation Signup and view all the answers

What is Coach's job?

Franklin North High basketball coach Signup and view all the answers

What does Coach feel there is a lack of on the team?

leadership Signup and view all the answers

Who is David Kelton?

All state center senior Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe Joe?

cheerful, happy with what he does, wise Signup and view all the answers

What quote is repeated throughout the entire book?

"There's a reason for everything" Signup and view all the answers

How are Grant and Rocker in the same situation?

families are falling apart because they are too focused on their job Signup and view all the answers

How is success portrayed at the beginning of the book?

Physical: popularity, reputation, money Signup and view all the answers

What does Coach feel when he walks into Grant's house? What is that feeling part of?

envy; 1/7 deadly sins Signup and view all the answers

What three deadly sins are all in the book?

envy, greed, pride Signup and view all the answers

What does Grant rely on to keep his company running?

money Signup and view all the answers

What is the process Grant goes through after bribing them with money?

gives them money, they become too greedy and Grant fires them Signup and view all the answers

According to Grant, what are the two things you need to be a leader?

fear and reward Signup and view all the answers

According to Grant, what is leadership all about?

getting people what you want them to do Signup and view all the answers

What does Grant believe about success?

you have to step on a lot of people to get to the top Signup and view all the answers

Why does Cindy (Steffin) move out?

Grant was choosing work over family Signup and view all the answers

What did Grant not give his family?

he gave them objects not love Signup and view all the answers

What are Grant's kids' names?

Michael and Christopher Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no team mentality?

there is no leader stepping up to get the job done; it's also not for the good of others and more importantly, it's because of the coach Signup and view all the answers

Why does Coach call his players selfish?

because he thinks they're only thinking about themselves Signup and view all the answers

Why is Coach really the selfish one?

he talks about how their playing is going to ruin his perfect record Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of the book, what does the coach think of David?

he thinks he is selfish and only cares about himself Signup and view all the answers

What are two of Joe's favorite subjects?

selfishness and leadership Signup and view all the answers

What lesson does Rocker learn from Joe's subjects? (selfishness)

selfless: choosing what's best for others; selfish: choosing what's best for you Signup and view all the answers

What lesson does Rocker learn from Joe's subjects? (leadership)

influence or influency Signup and view all the answers

Why does Grant question his purpose in life?

because he's missing his family: he's been so involved at work that they have left him Signup and view all the answers

What is insanity?

doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result Signup and view all the answers

What does Brandon wish his dad did more often?

spent more time with him and played basketball with him Signup and view all the answers

What does Coach believe about religion? Why is it ironic?

he was taught that if you were good you went to heaven and if you were bad you went to hell. It is ironic because it's the same situation with the treasure and hatchet Signup and view all the answers

What is Betty Holden's purpose in the story?

she shows Grant that she likes working there but NOT for the money Signup and view all the answers

Why does David not enjoy playing basketball as much anymore?

it's because of the coach: he's always degrading his players Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Joe give Coach at the end of their loss? Why is this part so important?

he tells him that his players need him to make it right. It is important because the heart is mentioned Signup and view all the answers

During one of their games, why does David start to doubt himself?

it's because of the hatchet. Coach is pressuring him and he feels as though his coach is going to lose it if he fails Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the game to David?

he punches a locker in frustration and breaks his hand Signup and view all the answers

What is a stereotype?

judging people before you get to know them Signup and view all the answers

Who does Coach stereotype and why?

Joe's office: because he's a janitor and expects it to look like what a 'typical' janitor office would look like Signup and view all the answers

Who is Marcus Williams?

senior at Franklin HS and comes to meet Joe in the morning Signup and view all the answers

Who is Brant?

junior starter who quits the team Signup and view all the answers

How does Coach react when Brant tells him he's quitting the team?

he becomes furious and doesn't let Brant explain why he's quitting Signup and view all the answers

Why does Brant feel relieved that he's quitting the team?

because of the coaching. The coach had put so much pressure on him Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the coach's brother? (religion)

he dedicated his life to religion thinking God would bless him. Bad things happened and then he stopped worshiping God because he stopped believing Signup and view all the answers

What are the four key topics to remember?

1.relationships 2.will, love, passion 3.action 4.greed: selfishness Signup and view all the answers

What are the two things that impact our lives according to Joe?

reading and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does Coach do at one of the games? (cooler)

kicks it over in anger Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Coach say why he teaches? What is the truth?

says he teaches to help kids learn but really he did it to land a coaching job Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Life Choices

Individuals can be categorized as either an influencer or influencee, reflecting the choices they make in life.

Tone

Defines the author’s viewpoint within the narrative.

Parable

A simple story that illustrates moral or spiritual lessons.

Point of View

The narrator’s perspective in the story is third person limited.

Coach Rocker

Serves as the protagonist, main character, and coach of the Franklin Knights basketball team.

Joe the Janitor

Represents a Christ-like figure within the story.

Grant Steffin

The antagonist, he is the CEO of Cyblecom and Coach Rocker’s best friend.

Coach Rocker's Character Traits

Described as arrogant, fiery, and selfish, he is primarily concerned with his reputation.

Coach's Role

He is the basketball coach at Franklin North High.

Lack of Leadership

Coach Rocker identifies a deficiency of leadership within the basketball team.

David Kelton

An all-state senior center on the Franklin Knights team.

Joe's Character Traits

Cheerful and wise, Joe exhibits contentment in his work.

Recurring Quote

"There's a reason for everything" is a significant quote repeated throughout the book.

Grant and Rocker’s Parallel

Both men face family disintegration due to prioritizing their professions over family life.

Initial Success Portrayal

Success is depicted through physical attributes such as popularity, reputation, and wealth.

Coach's Envy

Experiences envy upon entering Grant's house, a feeling commonly associated with the seven deadly sins.

Three Deadly Sins Mentioned

Themes of envy, greed, and pride permeate the narrative.

Grant's Reliance

Grant depends on financial resources to maintain his company’s operations.

Grant’s Leadership Process

He uses bribery to maintain control, eventually leading to his employees’ greed, which causes him to dismiss them.

Leadership Essentials

According to Grant, leadership requires instilling fear and providing rewards.

Grant on Leadership

He believes leadership revolves around coercing people to achieve their goals.

Success Philosophy

Grant’s perspective suggests that achieving success often involves harming others in the process.

Cindy's Departure

She moves out due to Grant’s focus on work at the expense of family.

Grant’s Family Relations

He provides material things to his family but lacks emotional connection and love.

Children's Names

Grant's children are named Michael and Christopher.

Team Mentality Deficiency

A lack of team mentality arises from absent leadership, prioritizing self-interest, and Coach Rocker’s influence.

Coach's Accusation of Selfishness

He labels his players as selfish, believing they focus solely on individual performance.

Coach's Selfishness

Rocker's true selfishness is revealed through his concern for maintaining an unblemished record rather than the players’ welfare.

Initial Impression of David

Coach Rocker perceives David Kelton as self-centered and unconcerned about others.

Joe's Educational Interests

Joe is particularly interested in the topics of selfishness and leadership.

Lesson from Joe's Subjects

Selflessness means prioritizing others' needs; selfishness focuses on one’s own desires.

Rocker on Influence

Leadership is defined as the ability to influence others.

Grant's Life Purpose Struggle

He questions his life’s purpose as he realizes he has distanced himself from his family.

Definition of Insanity

Engaging in the same behavior repeatedly while expecting different outcomes.

Brandon’s Wishes

He desires more quality time and basketball practice with his father.

Coach’s Views on Religion

He believes good behavior leads to heaven, while bad behavior leads to hell; ironic parallels arise with other narrative themes.

Betty Holden's Contribution

She illustrates that one can enjoy work without being motivated solely by money.

David’s Decline in Enjoyment

His enjoyment of basketball diminishes due to Coach Rocker’s degrading demeanor.

Joe's Critical Advice

At the story's conclusion, Joe stress the importance of Coach making amends with his players; this advice emphasizes emotional connections.

David’s Self-Doubt Incident

During a game, David doubts himself due to Coach's intense pressure.

David’s Injury

He injures his hand in frustration by punching a locker following a game.

Definition of Stereotype

Pre-judging individuals based on superficial characteristics without understanding their true nature.

Coach's Stereotyping

He stereotypes Joe's janitorial office due to preconceived notions about janitors.

Marcus Williams

A senior at Franklin High who develops a morning routine of meeting Joe.

Brant's Decision

A junior starter, he decides to leave the team due to excessive pressure from the coach.

Coach's Reaction to Brant's Quit

He reacts with fury and denies Brant the opportunity to explain his reasons for quitting.

Brant's Relief

Quitting the team relieves him from the intense coaching pressures he has faced.

Coach's Brother's Religious Journey

His brother devoted his life to religion, but after facing challenges, he abandoned his beliefs.

Four Key Topics to Remember

Relationships, will/love/passion, action, and the intersections of greed and selfishness.

Impact on Life

Joe emphasizes that reading and relationships are crucial influences on our lives.

Coach’s Anger at Games

He expresses frustration by kicking a cooler during one of the games.

Coach's True Motivation for Teaching

Claims to teach for student benefit, but truthfully, he pursues a coaching career for personal ambition.

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This quiz features key terms and definitions from 'Lead...for God's Sake', focusing on concepts such as tone, perspective, and the importance of choices in life. Test your understanding of these pivotal ideas and enhance your grasp of the book's teachings.