Monday, May 23, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Leadership for Life I
It has been awhile since the last blog question... so here it goes!
Tell me the difference between reaching CONSENSUS and SYNERGY!
Tell me the difference between reaching CONSENSUS and SYNERGY!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Quote Question
Read the two quotes below and tell me your thoughts. Don't forget your initials.
"If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be 'meetings'."
Dave Barry
"I've searched all the parks in all the cities and found no statues of committees."
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Hint: What are the quotes IMPLYING about meetings and committees?
"If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be 'meetings'."
Dave Barry
"I've searched all the parks in all the cities and found no statues of committees."
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Hint: What are the quotes IMPLYING about meetings and committees?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Welcome to Leadership Class!
Congrats! You are officially on your way to becoming a better leader. All I ask is to keep an open mind and be willing to try new things.
Your first BLOG question:
Choose Your Color:
Please tell WHAT color you would be and WHY.
(This will help us gain insight into your likes, dislikes, and personality.)
You need to sign it with your first name or your initials (to receive credit!).
Thanks - and again -WELCOME! Let the LEARNING (and leading) BEGIN!
Mrs. MP
Your first BLOG question:
Choose Your Color:
Please tell WHAT color you would be and WHY.
(This will help us gain insight into your likes, dislikes, and personality.)
You need to sign it with your first name or your initials (to receive credit!).
Thanks - and again -WELCOME! Let the LEARNING (and leading) BEGIN!
Mrs. MP
Monday, January 24, 2011
History is NOT a Mystery
Wow! Congrats everyone. You all did a fantastic job with the Interview Project. I was impressed with your creative questions, interesting answers, and of course --- exceptional wardrobe choices!
Remember, you don't have to be burned at the stake or win a Noble Peace Prize to be a great leader. Just be yourself and the rest will happen.
Question of the week: Of all interviewed leaders --- which LEADER (not impersonator) do you admire the most and WHY. (you MAY vote for your own)
MP
Remember, you don't have to be burned at the stake or win a Noble Peace Prize to be a great leader. Just be yourself and the rest will happen.
Question of the week: Of all interviewed leaders --- which LEADER (not impersonator) do you admire the most and WHY. (you MAY vote for your own)
MP
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sorry LL kids...
OOPS ... I had us set up as a "team" blog - members only ... but since I didn't have
your email addresses I never INVITED YOU to join. I opened it up this morning to
ANYONE can post. We'll see how that goes. Sorry. TRY AGAIN! :)
MP
your email addresses I never INVITED YOU to join. I opened it up this morning to
ANYONE can post. We'll see how that goes. Sorry. TRY AGAIN! :)
MP
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Leadership for Life TOP 25
(in alphabetical order!)
Carl Baker
Erica Bishop
Maddi Chilcoat
Kate Clausen
Curtis Doner
Tracy Donovan
Kandace Eichenauer
Ellie Elston
Micah Engle
Julia Folk
Amanda Friday
Nik Goedde
Chelsie Hedge
Caroline Hinders
Ryan Keeling
Mikel Martinez
Brooke Mertz
Lexi Mills
Lan Nguyen
Beth Parker
Logan Randolph
Clarissa Schmitmeyer
Kayli Stammen
Mack Welker
Andi Williams
Carl Baker
Erica Bishop
Maddi Chilcoat
Kate Clausen
Curtis Doner
Tracy Donovan
Kandace Eichenauer
Ellie Elston
Micah Engle
Julia Folk
Amanda Friday
Nik Goedde
Chelsie Hedge
Caroline Hinders
Ryan Keeling
Mikel Martinez
Brooke Mertz
Lexi Mills
Lan Nguyen
Beth Parker
Logan Randolph
Clarissa Schmitmeyer
Kayli Stammen
Mack Welker
Andi Williams
Holiday Break Assignment!
Please comment on the following question about TEAMS ...
Why is teamwork important for student leaders and how should it take shape?
Why is teamwork important for student leaders and how should it take shape?
CROSSING GUARDS
Leadership for Life students have started helping in the community.
Each day a different student battles the elements to make sure elementary
students safely make it across the street! Keep up the good work everyone.
Each day a different student battles the elements to make sure elementary
students safely make it across the street! Keep up the good work everyone.
Leadership is Stranded...
Stranded in the Himalayas that is! This week Leadership for Life students worked as individuals and as teams to improve Consensus Decision Making...
Results will be posted soon. Did they achieve SYNERGY? Check back over break!
Results will be posted soon. Did they achieve SYNERGY? Check back over break!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Leadership Learns a Lesson
Friday, December 10th Leadership for Life students learned to "roll the dice".
The DICE determined what was under their respective Christmas TREES.
Some had lots of presents and others had none. Through sharing and giving, the learned a valuable lesson. Then, they opened their gifts and decided collectively do DONATE them to a hospital for sick children. (See Picture)
Side Note: Class - YOU MADE ME PROUD TODAY! - MP
The DICE determined what was under their respective Christmas TREES.
Some had lots of presents and others had none. Through sharing and giving, the learned a valuable lesson. Then, they opened their gifts and decided collectively do DONATE them to a hospital for sick children. (See Picture)
Side Note: Class - YOU MADE ME PROUD TODAY! - MP
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Dash Poem
By Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end
He noted that the first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show apppreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end
He noted that the first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show apppreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
Stratitude
Strategy: a plan of action or policy designed to achieve an overall purpose or intention.
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Stratitude: Simply put, an imaginary technique whereby one learns to combine these two in order to adopt, hone and maintain a personal strategy of gratitude.
Leadership Lessons
History in the making... the first ever leadership class "Leadership for Life"
starts on November 30, 2010 at Celina High School.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
starts on November 30, 2010 at Celina High School.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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