Summary: <br> In last week’s podcast episode, I shared the first part of a keynote presentation I provided on August 12, 2021, to the Archdiocese of Louisville for a welcome-back ceremony of educators from thirty-nine Pre/K-8 elementary schools and nine high schools collectively serving 18,000 students in six counties. <br> <br> <br> <br> In Part 2 of this keynote series, you will learn the power of your own influence:<br> <br> <br> <br> * How a medical team’s ability to save my son’s life provide lessons for what qualities will strengthen your education team.* How the challenges and lessons of the past school year are applicable for the difficult days ahead.* Ways you can commit to influencing others in positive ways even in the midst of stress, outrage or fear.<br> <br> <br> <br> In addition, you will learn ways you can commit to positively influencing others, including:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Consider being a mentor. You need input but so do educators with less experience than you.* Stay committed to serving others. Education leaders can jump in lines to serve at the cafeteria when needed.* Lead by example. Be a positive by being willing to go first.* Stay committed to teaching, instruction, and modeling for others.* Utilize your platforms to broadcast, amplify and celebrate the successes of students.* As Jon Gordon teaches, don’t be an ‘energy vampire,’ but be an energy builder.<br> <br> <br> <br> Now It’s Your Turn<br> <br> <br> <br> Who would you consider someone who has been most influential for you?<br> <br> <br> <br> How would you describe your own influence: toxic or healthy?<br> <br> <br> <br> Pick one area from the list above where you can commit to positively influence others this week.<br>
