Audit Foundation Slides v1.0
Foundation Audit
Values Alignment & Communication Ethics
The FAST Framework
Interpersonal Effectiveness for Self-Respect
F
Fair
Be fair to yourself AND the other person. Validation is key, but don't ignore your own rights.
A
Apologies
No over-apologizing. Don't apologize for having an opinion, being alive, or making a request.
S
Stick to Values
Don't sell out your integrity. Keep your moral compass pointing true, even under pressure.
T
Truthful
No lying, no exaggeration, no acting helpless. Radical honesty creates radical self-respect.
The Lifeboat Dilemma
"A lifeboat has room for 5 people, but there are 10 in the water. Who do you save, and—more importantly—what rule did you use to decide?"
The Real Question
The decision matters less than the value that drove it. Was it utility? Fairness? Mercy? Tradition?
The Audit: Internal vs. External
Authentic beliefs vs. Programmed behaviors
Authentic Values
Feels energizing and "right" when acted upon.
Maintained even when no one is watching.
Imposed Beliefs
Feels like a "should" or a burden of guilt.
Motivated by fear of social exclusion.
Self-Respect Check
"If you compromise a value to be liked, you lose the person whose opinion actually matters: yourself."
Phase 1: The Audit
Identify. Rank. Defend.
List
Prioritize
Define
Values Audit Guide Teacher Resource // Lesson 1
Value Audit Facilitation
FAST Skills Series
Lesson Objective
Students will identify their top five core values and distinguish between intrinsic values and extrinsic pressures. By the end of this session, students will have a ranked "Value Blueprint" to serve as the foundation for the 'S' (Stick to values) component of the FAST skill.
The Hook: Lifeboat Ethics (15 mins)
The Prompt
"A lifeboat is designed for 5 people. There are 10 people in the water. If more than 5 get in, the boat sinks. You must decide who stays."
Instructions: List 10 diverse profiles (e.g., a scientist, a child, an elderly doctor, a pregnant woman, a criminal with unique skills). Give students 5 minutes to choose their survivors.
Key Discussion Points
Avoid the Outcome: Don't focus on who they picked. Focus on the rule .Identify the Value: If they saved the doctor, do they value Utility ? If they saved the child, do they value Future Potential ? If they saved the criminal, do they value Redemption ?The Pivot: Transition to: "If you don't know your rules (values) before the crisis, someone else will choose for you."
Core Activity: Internal Audit (25 mins)
Step 1: The Brainstorm
Using the student worksheet, students circle any values that resonate. Remind them: there are no "wrong" values, but there are "fake" ones (things we think we should care about).
Step 2: The Brutal Cut
Students must narrow their list to 10, then 5, then 3. This forcing mechanism reveals what is non-negotiable.
Facilitation Prompts
"If you had to give up one of these to keep the other, which goes?"
"Is this a value you'd defend even if it made you unpopular?"
"Does this value describe who you ARE or who you want others to THINK you are?"
FAST Framework Integration
Component Value Connection F: Fair Fairness is a value itself. We must be fair to our own needs as well as others. A: Apologies Over-apologizing often signals that we value others' comfort over our own truth. S: Stick to Values The Core Focus. One cannot "Stick to Values" without first naming them.T: Truthful Integrity requires alignment between internal values and external words.
Closing & Assessment (10 mins)
Exit Ticket: Ask students to write down one situation in the last week where they felt a "Value Conflict."
Example: "I valued 'Belonging' so I laughed at a joke that violated my value of 'Kindness'."
Internal Compass Worksheet Module 1.1 // Self-Respect Architecture
The Internal Audit
Student Name
Date
01
The Value Landscape
Review the list below. Circle exactly **15 values** that genuinely matter to you—not what you think you *should* care about, but what makes you feel most like yourself.
Authenticity
Adventure
Balance
Bravery
Compassion
Community
Creativity
Curiosity
Discipline
Efficiency
Equality
Fairness
Faith
Freedom
Generosity
Gratitude
Honesty
Humility
Independence
Intelligence
Justice
Kindness
Leadership
Loyalty
Openness
Patience
Respect
Security
Success
Tradition
Trust
Wisdom
02
The Blueprint (The Core 5)
From your 15 circles, narrow them down to your **Top 5**. Rank them in order of importance. This is your foundation for 'Sticking to Values'.
03
The Integrity Gap Analysis
Describe a recent situation where you felt "icky" or regretful after a conversation. Which value was compromised?
Who is one person you find it hard to be "Truthful" (T) with?
What value are you protecting by being untruthful?
Approved Blueprint
Compromise Case Slides Critical
Cost of Compromise
Stress Testing the FAST Framework
The Anatomy of a Fail
"I'd like my life back." — Tony Hayward, BP CEO (2010)
Teacher: Insert Video Clip Here
Recommended: BP "I'd like my life back" or Wells Fargo "The Stagecoach" testimony.
Why did this fail the FAST test?
Stress Test: The 'S'
Selling Out
"Compromise is often the easy exit from a difficult conversation. But it leaves a permanent debt in your self-respect account."
The Hidden Costs:
Loss of trust with others (External)
Loss of trust with yourself (Internal)
Setting a precedent for future "easy outs"
Case Study #1
The Price of Integrity
Imagine discovering your company is dumping toxic waste. Reporting it means losing your job, your pension, and your reputation in the industry.
"Is your value of 'Integrity' worth $1,000,000? Where is the line?"
Analysis Questions
What value is being 'stuck' to?
What is the cost of 'Truthfulness' (T)?
How does this person maintain self-respect?
Ready to Analyze?
Pick up the "Cost of Compromise" Worksheet.
Dissect
Weight
Decide
Cost of Compromise Worksheet Case Study Analysis // Unit 1.2
Cost of Compromise
Name
Period
A 01. Anatomy of a Failed Apology
Watch the provided video clip of a public apology or official statement. Evaluate the speaker's performance using the 'A' and 'T' components of FAST.
Identify one specific quote where the speaker prioritized their own comfort over the truth (Truthfulness T):
Did the speaker take full accountability, or did they "over-apologize" for things they didn't do while ignoring what they DID do? Explain.
S 02. Whistleblower Case Analysis
Case Summary
In 1996, tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand blew the whistle on Big Tobacco's knowledge of nicotine's addictive properties. He was sued, lost his $300k salary, received death threats, and faced a smear campaign. He chose his value of 'Public Health/Honesty' over 'Financial Security/Loyalty'.
The 'S' (Stick to Values): What was the core value he refused to compromise?
The Cost: What exactly did he "lose" by being truthful?
The Gain: What did he "gain" in terms of self-respect (FAST)?
If he had kept quiet, how would his self-respect account be affected?
03. Synthesis: Your Line in the Sand
Self-respect is maintained when you know exactly what price is "too high" for you to pay for social or professional approval.
Scenario: Your boss asks you to lie to a client about a deadline you missed. You value 'Honesty'.
Option A: Comply & Lie
You keep the boss happy and the client stays. No immediate conflict.
Predicted Self-Respect Score (1-10)
Option B: Stick to Values
You tell the truth. The boss is angry; you might get a formal warning.
Predicted Self-Respect Score (1-10)
Case Discussion Teacher Guide Teacher Resource // Lesson 2
Compromise Analysis Guide
FAST Skills Series
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze high-stakes ethical failures and successes using the FAST framework. They will identify the specific point of compromise in non-apologies and evaluate the long-term self-respect dividends of whistleblower actions.
The Hook: The Non-Apology (15 mins)
Suggested Clips
Tony Hayward (BP): "I'd like my life back." (Classic failure of 'Fairness' and 'Apology').Travis Kalanick (Uber): Argument with an Uber driver. (Failure of 'Fairness' and 'Truthfulness').Celebrity "PR" Apologies: Any clip starting with "I'm sorry IF you were offended..." (The 'A' and 'T' failure).
Discussion Prompts
"Who is the hero of this apology? The speaker or the victim?" (Usually, in bad apologies, the speaker centers their own feelings).
"What did the speaker prioritize over the 'Truthful' (T) component?" (Likely stock price, public image, or avoiding legal liability).
"Why does a lie or a half-truth feel like a 'sell-out' to the audience?"
Deep Dive: Jeffrey Wigand (25 mins)
The 'S' Factor
Wigand is the ultimate example of "Stick to Values." His values were Public Health and Scientific Truth . The compromise offered was Silence for Money .
The Cost-Benefit of Self-Respect
Emphasize that Wigand didn't "win" in a traditional sense. He lost a lot. Self-respect isn't about winning; it's about Integrity (internal alignment).
Key Insights to Drive Home
"Integrity is what you do when the cost of doing it is high."
"If you only stick to values when it's free, you don't actually have values; you have hobbies."
"The 'T' in FAST (Truthfulness) is the hardest to keep when you have the most to lose."
Synthesis: Line in the Sand (10 mins)
The Scruples Test: Present small, everyday compromises. Ask students to move to one side of the room or the other based on whether they would "Stick to Values" or "Compromise for Comfort."
1. Laughing at a mean joke because a cool senior made it.
2. Letting a friend copy your homework because you want to be "loyal."
3. Staying silent when someone is being bullied because you don't want to be the "snitch."
Closing thought: Small compromises are rehearsals for big ones.
Compromise Case Slides Critical
Cost of Compromise
Stress Testing the FAST Framework
The Anatomy of a Fail
"I'd like my life back." — Tony Hayward, BP CEO (2010)
0:42 / 2:15 // "The Disastrous Apology"
Analyze the tone: Who is the "victim" in this statement?
Why did this fail the FAST test?
F
Unfair (F)
Prioritized own minor inconvenience over the catastrophic loss of others.
A
Non-Apology (A)
Centered the "I" instead of the harm. Apologizing to make the self feel better.
T
Untruthful (T)
Acting helpless or victimized when holding the most power in the dynamic.
Stress Test: The 'S'
Selling Out
"Compromise is often the easy exit from a difficult conversation. But it leaves a permanent debt in your self-respect account."
The Hidden Costs:
Loss of trust with others (External)
Loss of trust with yourself (Internal)
Setting a precedent for future "easy outs"
Case Study #1
The Price of Integrity
Jeffrey Wigand (Tobacco Whistleblower) discovered his company was intentionally making cigarettes more addictive. He reported it, facing lawsuits and death threats.
"Is your value of 'Public Safety' worth your $300,000 salary? Where is the line?"
Analysis Questions
What value is being 'stuck' to?
What is the cost of 'Truthfulness' (T)?
How does this person maintain self-respect?
Ready to Analyze?
Pick up the "Cost of Compromise" Worksheet.
Dissect
Weigh
Decide
Power Dynamics Slides Balancing Power
Dynamics of Fairness in FAST
Defining "Fair"
It's not just about splitting the bill.
Internal Fairness
Are you validating your own feelings? Are you protecting your boundaries?
External Fairness
Are you validating the other person's perspective, even if you disagree?
F
The Equilibrium
Asymmetrical Power
Professional
Employee vs. Manager. The manager controls the paycheck, but the employee controls the labor.
Academic
Student vs. Professor. The professor controls the grade, but the student controls the engagement.
Social
Influencer vs. Follower. One holds the megaphone, the other holds the attention.
"Fairness in power dynamics requires acknowledging the leverage on both sides."
Identifying "Unfair" Language
Spotting the bias before responding.
Biased Feedback
"You just don't seem like a 'culture fit' for this team. Your energy is often disruptive and you lack a collaborative spirit."
• Vague descriptors ("energy", "spirit")
• Absolute labels ("lack collaborative spirit")
• No actionable evidence
FAST-Aligned Feedback
"I've noticed you frequently interrupt colleagues during brainstorms. To maintain a fair environment for all voices, I'd like to see more active listening."
• Specific behavior (interrupting)
• Impact (environment for all voices)
• Clear expectation (active listening)
The Audit Challenge
Rewrite the Biased Performance Review.
"Can you remain fair to yourself while being fair to an unfair critic?"
Performance Audit Worksheet Power Audit // Unit 1.3
The Fairness Audit
Name
Date
F 01. Deconstructing Biased Language
Read the following performance review from a manager to a junior employee. Identify three phrases that are "unfair" (either to the employee or lacking objective truth).
Internal Review: Employee #422
"Jordan is technically competent, but their attitude is problematic. They frequently exhibit a lack of enthusiasm for company traditions and often question leadership decisions in a way that feels confrontational. Jordan needs to be more of a 'team player' and stop being so sensitive when receiving feedback. If they don't change their vibe, they won't fit the long-term culture here."
Unfair Phrase #1
Unfair Phrase #2
Unfair Phrase #3
02. The Integrity Rewrite
Now, rewrite the review using the FAST framework. Ensure you are Fair (F) to the employee's work while being Truthful (T) about the manager's actual concerns. Replace vague "vibe" words with specific, actionable behaviors.
Your FAST-Aligned Review:
How is this Fair (F)?
How is this Truthful (T)?
03. Advocacy Reflection
If you were Jordan receiving the original, biased review, how would you respond using FAST? Write your opening sentence below.
?
Power Dynamics Teacher Guide Teacher Resource // Lesson 3
Power & Fairness Guide
FAST Skills Series
Lesson Objective
Students will apply the 'Fair' (F) component of FAST to navigate asymmetrical power dynamics. They will learn to identify biased or subjective feedback and practice rewriting it into objective, truth-based communication that preserves their own self-respect and that of the other party.
Defining Power Asymmetry (15 mins)
Most students feel they have "zero" power in institutional settings (school, first jobs). Challenge this by discussing Relationship Power vs. Structural Power .
Structural Power
Grades, wages, hiring/firing, administrative rules.
Relational Power
Trust, expertise, labor, reputation, social influence.
Facilitating the Performance Audit (20 mins)
The Goal of the Rewrite
The rewrite is NOT about making the review "nicer." It's about making it Fair (F) and Truthful (T) . If the employee is genuinely late, the review should say they are late, not that their "energy is disruptive."
Watch for these Student Errors:
The "Softener" Trap: Students might remove the criticism entirely to be "nice." Remind them: FAST requires Truthfulness .The "Retaliation" Trap: Students might make the manager sound evil. Remind them: FAST requires Fairness to both sides.
Advocacy Training (15 mins)
The Scripting Strategy
Teach students the "Bridge" technique for responding to unfair feedback:
Step 1: Validate. "I hear that you're concerned about my fit in the team culture..."
Step 2: Ask for Data (Truth). "...could you provide specific examples of behaviors I've exhibited that led to that concern?"
Step 3: State Your Value (Stick to Values). "I value professional growth and want to ensure my communication is effective for everyone."
"By asking for data, you move the conversation from 'Vibes' (Unfair) to 'Behavior' (Truthful)."
Digital Integrity Slides Digital Audit
Digital Integrity
Self-Respect in a Curated World
Curated vs. Truth
The pressure to violate the 'T' in FAST.
The Post
"Living my best life! #grateful #blessed #alwayshustling"
The Reality
"I'm exhausted, I've been staged for 4 hours, and I haven't eaten."
Why do we feel "untruthful" when we curate our lives?
The 'A' Trap
Digital Over-Apologizing & Performative Guilt.
The "Notes App" Apology
Apologizing for having a different opinion.
Apologizing for "taking a break" from socials.
Apologizing for things outside your control.
Self-Respect Rule:
"An apology is a tool for fixing a mistake, not a fee for existing in a digital space."
If you didn't do something wrong, don't pay with your self-respect.
S
Digital Values (S)
Does your online self recognize your offline values?
Protecting your time vs. Scrolling addiction.
Authentic feedback vs. Toxic engagement.
Privacy vs. Performative sharing.
The Challenge
Identify one value you hold offline that is currently being violated by your digital habits.
Digital Audit Phase 2
Guidelines for Integrity
Building your digital FAST Protocol.
F Fair
A Apology
S Stick
T Truth
Digital Integrity Worksheet Digital Audit // Unit 1.4
Online Persona Audit
Handle / Name
Date
01
The Truthfulness Gap
Reflect on your most recent social media post (or a platform where you interact). Answer the following with radical honesty.
The "Curated" Message:
What did you want people to THINK about your life based on this post?
The "Offline" Reality:
What was actually happening in your head/environment at that moment?
Is this "Curation" (Fair representation) or "Untruthfulness" (T failure)? Why?
02
Digital Over-Apology Trap
Social media often triggers a "performative guilt" response. Circle any of these you have done in the last month:
Apologizing for being "inactive" or not posting.
"I'm sorry IF this offends anyone, but..."
Apologizing for having a differing opinion.
"Sorry for the long post / vent / rant."
Reflect: How does over-apologizing in these moments drain your self-respect (FAST)?
03
My Digital Integrity Code
Draft three non-negotiable rules for your online interactions that protect your 'Stick to values' (S) component.
Rule (e.g., "I will not comment on posts when I am angry.")
Rule (e.g., "I will not post staged photos that imply a false reality.")
Rule (e.g., "I will delete apps that cause me to violate my value of 'Kindness'.")
Integrity Verified
ENCRYPTION: FAST_PROTOCOL_V4
Digital Integrity Teacher Guide Teacher Resource // Lesson 4
Digital Integrity Guide
FAST Skills Series
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze the impact of digital curation and social media social pressure on self-respect. They will apply the FAST framework to digital interactions, focusing on identifying "performative guilt" and creating personal "Digital Standard Operating Procedures" (SOPs) for maintaining integrity online.
The Hook: Curated vs. Truth (15 mins)
"Is a filter a lie? Or is it a 'fair' representation of how we want to be seen?"
Discussion Prompts
"Why does posting a 'bad' photo feel like a risk to our self-respect? Is that self-respect or ego?"
"How does the pressure to be 'blessed' or 'hustling' violate the Truthful (T) component of FAST?"
"At what point does curation become a compromise of our Values (S) ?"
The Digital 'A' Trap (15 mins)
Concept: Performative Guilt
In digital spaces, we often apologize for things that don't harm anyone (e.g., being slow to reply, not posting, having an opinion). This is a failure of the Apology (A) component, as it signals that our existence/time is a burden to others.
The "Notes App" Test:
Show students a typical "PR" apology on social media.
Ask: "Is this apology Fair (F) to the speaker? Or are they selling out their values to stop the 'cancel culture' noise?"
Facilitating the Digital SOP (20 mins)
Students need to move from "I should be better online" to specific, behavioral rules. Help them brainstorm rules that protect their specific top 3 values from Lesson 1.
Example Rule: Honesty
"I will only post photos that are unedited for face/body shape. I value 'Authenticity' and will not pay with my self-respect to look 'perfect'."
Example Rule: Time
"I will not apologize for not replying to DMs after 9 PM. I am being Fair (F) to my own need for rest."
Closing Reflection: "If your digital self is a liar, your offline self is the one who pays the bill."
Integrity Manifesto Slides The Manifesto
Defining Your Standard
The Purpose of the Document
More than just a homework assignment.
An Anchor
A permanent record of your non-negotiables for when the world gets loud and confusing.
A Defense
The logic behind your "No." It makes your boundaries objective rather than emotional.
"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts. If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."
— Marcus Aurelius (Meditations)
Synthesis: The FAST Integration
F
Fairness Standard
"How will I ensure I am fair to my own needs without stepping on others?"
A
Apology Policy
"Under what specific conditions will I offer an apology—and when will I refuse?"
S
Value Lock
"Which three values are 100% non-negotiable, regardless of the cost?"
T
Truth Threshold
"What is my commitment to honesty, even when silence or a lie is easier?"
Step 1: The Preamble
The preamble defines Who You Are and What You Believe . It sets the stage for the specific rules that follow.
Example:
"I am a person who values radical honesty and creative freedom. I believe that self-respect is the foundation of all healthy relationships..."
Drafting Prompt
Write a 3-sentence summary of your core identity as it relates to integrity and communication.
"I am a person who..."
The Final Act
Constructing the Integrity Manifesto.
Reflect
Write
Declare
Integrity Manifesto Project The Final Synthesis
Personal Integrity Manifesto
FAST Framework // Self-Respect Protocol
I. The Preamble
Who are you at your core? What is your primary commitment to yourself? Draft your "I am..." statement here.
II. The 'S' Factor: Non-Negotiable Values
Identify three values from your Internal Audit that you will protect even when the cost is high. Define your "Line in the Sand" for each.
Value 01:
The Line:
Value 02:
The Line:
Value 03:
The Line:
III. Communication Protocols
Establish your rules for interpersonal engagement to maintain self-respect (F, A, T).
Fairness (F) Protocol
How will you validate yourself in conflict?
Apology (A) Protocol
When is an apology mandatory? When is it forbidden?
Truthfulness (T) Protocol
How will you handle "easy" lies or social pressure?
The Seal of Integrity
"This manifesto serves as my standard for adulthood."
Standard ID: FAST-XII-INTEGRITY
Signature of Individual
Date: _______________
Integrity Assessment Rubric Assessment Resource // Sequence Wrap-up
Integrity Assessment Rubric
FAST Skills Mastery
Assessment Focus
This rubric evaluates the student's ability to synthesize personal values with the FAST communication framework, as demonstrated in their Personal Integrity Manifesto and their contributions to the Case Study Analysis and Performance Audits .
Criteria Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Developing (1-2) Value Specificity (S) Values are internal, specific, and distinct from social pressures. Clear "Lines in the Sand." Values are clearly identified but may rely on generic or social descriptors. Values are vague (e.g., "being nice") or reflect external expectations only. FAST Synthesis Deep integration of F, A, and T into personal protocols. Evidence-based rewrite in audits. Correct application of FAST components in most scenarios and manifesto sections. Partial understanding of FAST; components are confused or applied inconsistently. Digital Literacy Critical analysis of digital curation. Actionable rules for maintaining 'T' online. Identifies digital pressure points; develops basic guidelines for online conduct. Minimal reflection on digital impact; guidelines are purely superficial. Advocacy Strategy Response to power dynamics is fair to self and other. Skillfully uses "Bridge" technique. Response is respectful and maintains truthfulness, though logic may be defensive. Response is either over-apologetic (A failure) or purely confrontational (F failure).
Evaluator Note
"Self-respect cannot be graded, but Clarity of Thought can. When grading the manifesto, look for the 'Internal Consistency'—do their communication rules actually protect the values they claimed were non-negotiable?"
