The “Unmotivated”: Live, Learn, and Lead! In-Service Nashville, Tenn. August 10, 2010 Dr. Frank Tracz Kansas State University In-Service Nashville, Tenn.

The “Unmotivated”:

Live, Learn, and Lead!

The “Unmotivated”:

Live, Learn, and Lead!

In-ServiceNashville, Tenn.August 10, 2010Dr. Frank Tracz

Kansas State University

In-ServiceNashville, Tenn.August 10, 2010Dr. Frank Tracz

Kansas State University

What is “LEADERSHIP”?What is “LEADERSHIP”?

Define - Define -

What is a “Teacher”?What is a “Teacher”?

Define - Define -

Essential Traits (Dr. Tim)

Essential Traits (Dr. Tim)

1. High energy level2. Know how to listen3. Exude self-confidence4. High level of integrity5. Sensitive to others6. Willing to fail7. Sense of Humor8. Exemplify optimism9. Avoid comparison games10.Caring and sharing

1. High energy level2. Know how to listen3. Exude self-confidence4. High level of integrity5. Sensitive to others6. Willing to fail7. Sense of Humor8. Exemplify optimism9. Avoid comparison games10.Caring and sharing

8 Keys to Leadership Greatness

8 Keys to Leadership Greatness

1. Maintain absolute “integrity”2. Know your “STUFF”3. Declare your “VISION”4. Show uncommon “commitment”5. EXPECT POSITIVE “RESULTS”6. Take care of your “people”7. Duty before self8. Stand out “front”

1. Maintain absolute “integrity”2. Know your “STUFF”3. Declare your “VISION”4. Show uncommon “commitment”5. EXPECT POSITIVE “RESULTS”6. Take care of your “people”7. Duty before self8. Stand out “front”

Act First, Ask Later?Act First, Ask Later?

There is no ANSWER BOOK!

Timing is everything.

Winning is a numbers game.

There is no ANSWER BOOK!

Timing is everything.

Winning is a numbers game.

Leadership Tough!Leadership Tough!

Straighten your spineAppeasement never worksRun a “tight” shipRemove “bad apples”Have & know STANDARDSHave & know DISCIPLINEKnow WHO YOU ARE

Straighten your spineAppeasement never worksRun a “tight” shipRemove “bad apples”Have & know STANDARDSHave & know DISCIPLINEKnow WHO YOU ARE

Successful Leaders are:

Successful Leaders are:

1. DISCIPLINED2. ORGANIZED3. PUNCTUAL4. PERSISTANT5. STRONG, VERY STRONG WORK ETHIC6. PASSIONATE7. SELF-MOTIVATED

1. DISCIPLINED2. ORGANIZED3. PUNCTUAL4. PERSISTANT5. STRONG, VERY STRONG WORK ETHIC6. PASSIONATE7. SELF-MOTIVATED

What Leaders need to know about their

students:

What Leaders need to know about their

students:1. Need for Achievement2. Need for Power3. Need for Affiliation4. Need for Autonomy5. Need for Esteem6. Need for Safety & Security7. Need for Equity

1. Need for Achievement2. Need for Power3. Need for Affiliation4. Need for Autonomy5. Need for Esteem6. Need for Safety & Security7. Need for Equity

Learn from the “GEESE”Learn from the “GEESE”

Self-relianceKnows the “directions”Assume leadership when neededFollowers encourage leadersLook after each otherAdjust to “nature”

Self-relianceKnows the “directions”Assume leadership when neededFollowers encourage leadersLook after each otherAdjust to “nature”

Have a “HERO”Have a “HERO”

MentorEarPunching Bag

MentorEarPunching Bag

ENJOY THE “RIDE”ENJOY THE “RIDE”

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of

arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,

BUTRather to skid in broadside, thoroughly use up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming:

“Wow, What a Ride”!

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of

arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,

BUTRather to skid in broadside, thoroughly use up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming:

“Wow, What a Ride”!

Dr. Frank Tracz Ph.D.Director of BandsKansas State University

225 McCain AuditoriumManhattan, KS 66506-4703(785) 532-3816Fax: (785) [email protected]

Dr. Frank Tracz Ph.D.Director of BandsKansas State University

225 McCain AuditoriumManhattan, KS 66506-4703(785) 532-3816Fax: (785) [email protected]

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