Phase 1 –
Individual Leadership
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OUR AGENDA
#BecauseI’mHOBY
#LivingtheDream (Wobble@Apollo, “Goodminton,” and
The Most Fascinating chapters of my life…)
#BengalsLeopardsandBullets
#EverybodyNeedsACheerleader
#StoriesandDecisions (140MPH, Rafting Adventure)
#Spongebob
#ThisIsSoOutstanding
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So how do you lead?
• I teach middle school – and I am living the
dream!
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To act enthusiastic, we must BE
enthusiastic.
• “Today is one my seven favorite days.”
• “On a scale of one to awesome, you’re on the
right.”
• Superstar! Rock star! Champ! Dominator!
Because it’s the little things…
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Dave’s Quote Board
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#LivingTheDream
6th Grade Class Trip to New York! Amateur Night.
WOBBLE COUNT: NY, MD, DC, VA, OH, NC, GA,
AL, IA, PA, NJ
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“Goodminton?”
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Character vs Reputation
“Be more concerned about your character than
your reputation.” – Jason Blohm, HOBY IA
Character = who you really are
Reputation = who people think you are
Instead of counting the minutes…
MAKE THE MINUTES COUNT
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• Tone
• Words
• Body Language
• 70%
• 20%
• 10%
Which is most important in quality
communication?
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BEING A MASCOT
Don’t have to smile for photographs…
Don’t have to make small talk…
BUT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE IN
CHARACTER!
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SHINE!
Make the best of any situation!
Be the cups and ice!
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Get Fired Up…
What are you passionate about?
-You decide your strengths and weaknesses.
-You have the power to be a risk taker. (We will
come back to this later.)
- “Make your own fun – fun is a choice. Only
boring people get bored.” – Chris Bowers
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Everyone Needs A Cheerleader!
• Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge.
Step 1: Find a partner. Play rock, paper, scissors.
Step 2: If you win, find a new partner. If you
lose, follow your partner around and cheer for
them!
Repeat…
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Risk/Reward
BMW in the Poconos
Rafting on the Potomac
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Where are my Spongebob fans?
Are you ready kids?
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Leadership Qualities
• SpongeBob
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Enthusiastic
Visionary
Creative
Lack of Focus
Lack of Organization
Skills
• Doesn’t know how to
motivate others
Leader or Not?
• Squidward
Artistic
Focused
Selfish - only paints himself
Lacks important Social Skills
Unable to motivate others
Would you Support this Leader?
• Plankton
Motivated
Has a goal - steal the cabby patty
formula
Not a good listener
Tryant
How does he lead?
• Mr. Krabs
Bossy
Frugal
Doesn’t listen to
others ideas
Focused - Wants to
make money
What does he lack as a leader?
• Patrick Star
Enthusiastic and Friendly
But…
Lack of focus
Follower
Trouble with setting
goals and following
through
Principles of Leadership
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Be comfortable in the Spotlight
Happy with who you are and your journey
Know your passions
Understand your strengths and weaknesses
Guide Others
Delegate to Others
Praise Others
Accept Praise Graciously and Accept Criticism
Exit Tickets…
• THANKS SO MUCH FOR HAVING ME!
• Email/Tweet me one concept you learned
today:
• [email protected]
• @DavidAsherLevy
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Questions?
Qualms?
Comments?
Concerns?
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ENTHUSIASM AT THE
THRIFT SHOP!…
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