Transcript Training Student Leaders 201 PPT
“Pumpkins in Progress: Training Our Student Leaders”
Special Thanks: Rose Pentz, Coordinator of Student Support Services and George Wunder, PE Teacher and Knight Support Counselor Century High School Carroll County Public Schools
Allow Your Good Qualities to Shine for Others to See
AS A LEADER: REMEMBER THAT WHAT YOU DO IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT YOU SAY !!
YOUR ACTIONS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR WORDS !!
LEADERSHIP
“The best leaders know how to elevate some people, calm some people, and create one beating heart.” Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant
What makes a good leader?
• Know Your Leadership Style • The Eight Leadership Qualities • Creating Team Chemistry & Team Goals • Managing Conflict • Setting the Tone • Being a Role Model At All Times
Know Your Leadership Style
• Togetherness Style • Enterpriser Style • Analyzer Style • Motivator Style
Togetherness Style
Characteristics • Consistent • Reliable • Loyal • Keeps Others Involved • Strong Work Ethic • Big Hearted Communication Process • Listens • Evaluates • Decides on a Response • Responds w/ Sensitivity • Re-evaluates
Enterpriser Style
Characteristics • Task Oriented • Takes Action • Loves to Lead • Gets Things Done • Hard Worker • Highly Confident • Speaks openly & boldly Communication Process • Listens Selectively • Evaluates Rapidly • Responds • Briefly Re evaluates
Analyzer Style
Characteristics • Big Planner • Wants All The Info.
• Step by Step Thinkers • High Standards • Focuses on Facts • Approaches Things Logically Communication Process • Listens • Evaluates • Re-evaluates • Responds • Justifies
Motivator Style
Characteristics • Enthusiastic • High Energy • Likes to Talk • Works Well w/ Others • Dislikes Details • Optimistic Communication Process • Listens Selectively • Responds Impulsively • Evaluates Rapidly • Responds Again
On Leadership
“Just as in a stained glass window– if there was only one color it would not be beautiful. On our team– if there was only one player, it would not be successful.”
The Eight Leadership Qualities
• Passionate • Honest • Trustworthy • Listens • Knowledgeable • Flexible • Organized • Caring
On Flexibility
“I don’t need to be the number one on the team. This is what I train for day in and day out. I am the support player. If I need to hit, pitch, run, whatever– I will do it. If everything was going to be about me, I think I’d quit.”
Creating Team Chemistry
• Camaraderie • Confidence • Communication • Commitment • Coachable • Consistency • Character
More on Teamwork
“Even when you’ve played the game of your life, it’s the feeling of teamwork that you’ll remember. You’ll forget the plays, the shots, and the scores, but you’ll never forget your teammates.”
Developing Team Goals
• Are they measurable?
• Are they realistic?
• Are they specific?
Don’t let wins and losses determine your success!
On Teamwork
“You play for the name on the front, not the name on the back.” “It’s easy to figure out who isn’t a team player. They’ll constantly remind the coach just how good they are.”
On Losing
“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I cannot accept not trying.” Michael Jordan
Dealing with Conflict
• Address the issue at the right time • Use the right tone • Be aware of underlying issues • Respect others’ opinions Most importantly, make sure you communicate and take care of the conflict!
On Conflict
“Obstacles are challenges for winners and excuses for losers.”
Be A Role Model
• Lead by example • Make good decisions on and off the court • Work hard in the classroom • Come to practice ready to work hard each and every day • Persevere when times get tough
Setting the Tone
• Show up every day.
• Have integrity.
• Remember: All eyes are on you.
• Decide to speak up or be quiet.
• Appreciate everyone’s role.
• Smile.
• Be up when others are down.
• Keep winning and losing in perspective.
On Playing
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is?
The opportunity to play.” Mike Singletary
Allow Your Good Qualities to Shine for Others to See