Sign in! Grab a name tag and write your name, grade and position on the tag. Sit with your color.
Congratulations! You've already taken the steps to be a leader at your school, but... don't you want to be a better leader? Our over-arching, soul-searching, far-reaching question for this evening's workshop is "What can I do?" I want you to ask yourself this question as we take a look at what we've done, where we are, and where we want to be.
I. Ice Breaker! Slack Jaw Stare Off
Grab a partner (one that you don't know well) and face each other. You must stare into their eyes- without smiling or laughing- for as long as you can. Now the fun! When I count down to 0, you will slowly lower your jaws... slack jaw... and continue staring. Play a few rounds! Who's got the steel?
II. Now, let's evaluate your leadership style. Advisors and Students, take the Leadership Style Inventory. Let's discuss what we see. Always... continually... evaluate yourself as a leader. Recognize how you can be better. (Inventories attached below.)
(Ms. Burton's cool music plays....)
Realize the power of everyday leadership. Check out the TedTalk below with Drew Dudley.
Congratulations! You've already taken the steps to be a leader at your school, but... don't you want to be a better leader? Our over-arching, soul-searching, far-reaching question for this evening's workshop is "What can I do?" I want you to ask yourself this question as we take a look at what we've done, where we are, and where we want to be.
I. Ice Breaker! Slack Jaw Stare Off
Grab a partner (one that you don't know well) and face each other. You must stare into their eyes- without smiling or laughing- for as long as you can. Now the fun! When I count down to 0, you will slowly lower your jaws... slack jaw... and continue staring. Play a few rounds! Who's got the steel?
II. Now, let's evaluate your leadership style. Advisors and Students, take the Leadership Style Inventory. Let's discuss what we see. Always... continually... evaluate yourself as a leader. Recognize how you can be better. (Inventories attached below.)
(Ms. Burton's cool music plays....)
Realize the power of everyday leadership. Check out the TedTalk below with Drew Dudley.
I AM # 2!!!
Why do I want to be #2? Be sure you know why and carry this thought with you into our future :)
We consider ourselves #2 BECAUSE we make our student body #1!
Be leaders on our campus and in our community!
What's next?
II.Together-take a look at the list of events that belong to the Executive Student Council. Before we split, what else do we need to add to this list? Brainstorm.
These are events that belong to Executive StuCo. Dates aren't set yet, but these are not open for other groups.
IV. Divide and conquer. Split into Executive Council and class officer/grade level groups to plan for grade level activities.
After deciding on your activities, talk about how you will get these approved and on the calendar, how you will spread the word, how you will implement your ideas, and then later evaluate your performance!
V. Come back together to whole group for Responsibility Talk!
How do we handle the problems that WILL come up?
“I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost... I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place.
But, it isn't my fault.
It still takes me a long time to get out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in. It's a habit.
My eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault. I get out immediately.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
I walk down another street.”
― Portia Nelson, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery
When is your next Student Council meeting? When are class officers scheduling meetings? Get ready for the first pep rally and the whole Homecoming Week festivities!
We consider ourselves #2 BECAUSE we make our student body #1!
Be leaders on our campus and in our community!
What's next?
II.Together-take a look at the list of events that belong to the Executive Student Council. Before we split, what else do we need to add to this list? Brainstorm.
These are events that belong to Executive StuCo. Dates aren't set yet, but these are not open for other groups.
IV. Divide and conquer. Split into Executive Council and class officer/grade level groups to plan for grade level activities.
After deciding on your activities, talk about how you will get these approved and on the calendar, how you will spread the word, how you will implement your ideas, and then later evaluate your performance!
V. Come back together to whole group for Responsibility Talk!
How do we handle the problems that WILL come up?
“I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost... I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place.
But, it isn't my fault.
It still takes me a long time to get out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in. It's a habit.
My eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault. I get out immediately.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
I walk down another street.”
― Portia Nelson, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery
When is your next Student Council meeting? When are class officers scheduling meetings? Get ready for the first pep rally and the whole Homecoming Week festivities!
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