The Seven Sides of Leadership

Michael Maurer, Ed.D. – Principal Haysville Middle School

“Great achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds and unlocks our potential to solve any problem [opportunity] we may face.” ~~ Successories

Some material used compiled from a presentation made on 9/20/07 by Pat Williams, VP of the Orlando Magic

Session Learning Objectives

• Have a little fun.

• Reflect a little.

• Remember – It’s all about the connections we make with the population we associate with!

Overview

• Only when you make the ordinary extraordinary will others see the possibilities for themselves.

• You choose: Which do you prefer; – Enjoyment or misery? – Feeling good about your work or feeling bad? – Being yourself or hiding the real you? – The person doing the work determines the difference between the

mundane and the magnificent.• Always do your best at being yourself. The prerequisite for

relationship building is trust. At its most basic level, trust is built on believing that people are who they represent themselves to be.

Communication, Team Building, & Collaboration

• The “real” title of this session

• But what is “it” really about?

• Making connections with others! – Doesn’t matter whether it is the children we

serve, or the adult colleagues we work with.

What’s it matter what we call “it”?

JostensRenaissanceInspires the same acceptance, appreciation and excitement for academics that is traditionally reserved for athletics.

Professional Learning Communities

Connections with kids!

Shouldn’t “It” Always Be About the Children? (Vision! – Side One)

Stand for what you Believe! (Communicate – Side Two)

People Skills – Side Three

• Have a heart & love for people• Be visible and available• Listen (Did you – Do you - realize that listen &

silent contain the exact same letters?)• Empower • Delegate – preparing the next generation of

leaders

Side Four – Character Counts(sometimes we get confused)

• Honesty– Tell the truth in every situation– Middle of the plate truth, don’t paint the black

• Integrity– You either have it or you don’t– There is nothing less that 100%

• Humility – Humble under spirit– Like underwear, everyone has/needs it, don’t let it

show!

Stay the Course! (Side Five – Competence & Side Six – Boldness)

Servants Heart – Side Seven

5 Things on which to Reflect

1. Recognize people who demonstrate good citizenship.– Not everyone has the ability to be an “A” person.– Everyone does have the ability to become an “A”

citizen.– Build’s everyone’s self-esteem, especially the

average or struggling person who doesn’t get the pats on the back that some receive.

5 Things on which to Reflect

2. Meet people in the hallways.– Get to know them.– Sets the tone for the day/hour/class period.

3. Maintain a positive-reinforcement self-esteem checklist.– Concerted effort to compliment every person

individually at least once a week.– Use the check-list to see if you are missing anyone in

particular.

5 Things on which to Reflect

4. Don’t let anyone fall through the cracks.– Periodically review and mentally ask yourself if you know each

person.– If you are connecting with each person.– If you are meeting his/her needs.

5. Patience, kindness, confidence, and high expectations work wonders.– Establishes an environment for learning.– Start each day with a plan. Organization leads to productivity.– As a parent, never let your child leave home thinking you’re angry

with them. As a teacher/administrator, never let a child leave for home thinking the same.

Helen Keller 1880 - 1968

• “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.”– Never criticize the person, only criticize the actions.– It takes patience to teach some, even most, kids

and/or adults.– When you give up on a child/person/anyone, you

give up on a human being.– Sometimes it takes A LOT of patience to change a

life.

So, How did I do?

• Session Learning Objectives:– Did you have a little fun?– Did you get the opportunity to reflect a little?– Did I stress to remember that it’s all about the

connections we make?

• Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life today!

Who’s going to lead?

Is it you? Or you? Or is it YOU?

What difference will you make today?