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Leaders on Campus

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.
— Jim Rohn

All educators are leaders, people who have influence over others, who guide and direct them. The question isn't whether or not educators are leaders, but what kind of leaders we are. How are we influencing others? In what direction are we pointing them? Many may never consider traits such as humility, kindness, and thoughtfulness as qualities of leadership. But if we consider the most respected and effective leaders, we appreciate the wisdom of Jim Rohn's words. With something to think about . . . Don't forget to take care of yourself Lead yourself to a quiet place and consider the kind of leader you are on campus.

Pop Quizzes

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. — Tom Bodett Life is full of tests. Barely a day goes by without a few pop quizzes on patience or kindness. Most weeks have at least one test on self-control. And then there are those final exams, when our entire future might depend on whether or not we pass or fail a lesson in perseverance or integrity. So could it be that high-stakes testing is testing you? Probably. It might be helpful to consider what lesson you can learn from the process. Who knows? It could be one of those great opportunities to ace an exam and graduate top of the class. With something to think about . . . Don't forget to take care of yourself With every challenge, take the time to figure out what you can learn from the experience. When you pass the test, do something nice for yourself.

Ripples of Influence

Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another. — George Eliot We are all "influencers," and we are all influenced by others, whether we are teachers or students. Think about it. Are there some students who have influenced you in a particularly positive way? Was there a special quality about that student that stood out? Was it a loving nature or simply a great love of learning? Educators are particularly powerful influencers. The one true, loving soul of an educator is like a pebble thrown into a still pond. His or her influence ripples out in ever-widening circles. Be a blessing to your students today and drop a small pebble into the classroom. With something to think about . . . Don't forget to take care of yourself Spend time with someone who is a positive influence on you.

What one educator
says about these messages
written Just For You:

"They are reminders that in our struggle to educate, we must also take care of ourselves to better meet the needs of our children."
Roberta Bell, Counselor,
Harlem, MT

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