Sunday, January 31, 2010
Leadership and You
"Raise the Bar" expect a lot from yourself or no one else will. Potential minus commitment equals nothing.
Dr. Frank Rudnesky is a Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame member and the author of Fired Up Leadership, Fired Up Teachership, and 50 Great Things Leaders Do: Let’s Get Fired Up along with numerous articles published in the areas of leadership and technology influence. He draws on his experience as an accomplished teacher, award-winning middle school principal, and transformational leader to deliver his captivating keynotes and presentations to hundreds of audiences. As you listen to Dr. R.’s style of storytelling and his unconventional journey in life, it will get you “Fired Up” to pursue your passion and empower others to find their passion. His engagement, enthusiasm, and positive energy are contagious.
In addition to teaching at the high school and university levels, Dr. Frank Rudnesky was the principal of Belhaven Middle School in Linwood, New Jersey that spanned over three decades. During that time, the school was recognized with numerous local, state, and national awards for leadership, technology influence, excellence in performance, and a positive culture. The school was often used as a visitation site for other educators from as far away as Japan.
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Set goals. It's amazing how much you can accomplish once you start writing down your goals and come up with a plan.
ReplyDeleteSTOP - complaining
ReplyDeleteSTART - living
Today we had a Renaissance "Student of the Month" bowling trip with about 40 students. It's a welcome feeling to see the kids interact, share stories, act goofy, and emerge as leaders in their own way. It also so reinforces how absurd that letter was I read in class. It is ridiculous that a parent would make a statement that not everyoen can be a leader. That is waht stifles kids and there creativity and confidence. It is also wise to remember just how fragile our students are as we give them these opportunities to emerge. Peace.
ReplyDeleteWHen you become a great listener, you can really see just how many people are waiting: waiting for something else to change before they accept their roles as leaders.
ReplyDeleteTake a moment and reflect on the top ten of 50 Great Things Leaders Do. You'll be surprised how much better you see the people around you.
ReplyDelete1. RAISE THE BAR (EXPECT A LOT FROM YOURSELF OR NO ONE ELSE WILL)
2. SET GOALS
3. NEVER ASK ANYONE TO DO SOMETHING YOU WOULD NOT DO
4. LEAD BY EXAMPLE
5. CREATE A TEAM
6. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
7. EMPOWER: ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO BE LEADERS
8. HAVE INTEGRITY: SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY
9. TREAT PEOPLE BETTER THAN YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
10. HAVE FUN
For so long, schools have been asked to model themselves after businesses. Well I guess a lot of businesses aren'r getting it right these days. It's time for businesses to model themselves after successful schools. Schools are constantly asked to do more with less.
ReplyDeleteNever let anyone disempower you or the people around you telling them they cannot do something. I had a parent write me an anonymous letter stating that not every kid could be a leader. Nonsense! I'll let that inspire me to ensure every child in our school has an opportunity.
ReplyDeleteMake sure we correct the bad as we fine-tune the good. Make sure your colleagues know the consequences for failure or not doing the right thing then move forward.
ReplyDeleteWhen you make a decision, and you are in a position of leadership, ask yourself: Why are you in it?
ReplyDeleteOne proactive activity that I found helpful is to have an exit interview with each student. It has generated some authentic feedback. If you do anything like that, be prepared for honesty.
ReplyDeletePeace.
Before you go out and change the world, start with yourself.
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