Leadership - Monday, October 7, 2013

-oops - sorry I haven't posted more regularly!
-today we talked about:
         -our Skytrek Adventure (and what principles related to taking part in that adventure).  Thanks to        Mr. Pfeiffer for joining us - it was a BLAST!!!!
          -Mission Statements
                   -what it is?
                   -examples
                   -ways to get started on our own - spent 10 minutes on a "Brain Dump".
-we set due dates for the following assignments;
                    -Present Me Booklet - Wed. Oct 9
                    -Future Me
                           -Bucket List - Fri. Oct 11
                           -Letter to Self - one year from now - Fri. Oct 11
                           -Mission Statement - Thurs. Oct 17

-Next day we will talk more about:  Goal Setting, the Power of Visualization, and turning Weaknesses into Strengths.  

Leadership - Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

-Habit #1 - "Be Proactive" Quiz
-Introduced Habit #2 - "Begin with the End in Mind"
             -puzzle activity
             -a few notes
             -discussed "values"
             -Activity:  Values Auction (will continue with this next day)
-Skytrek forms and payment are due back by Tuesday Oct 1for our
             field trip on Wednesday Oct 2.
-Terry Fox Run - Monday Sept 30 - bring appropriate clothing for
             the weather.
-I won't be here tomorrow but you can use the class time to work on
             your "Past Me" timeline.  Due on: Monday Sept. 30.
             If complete - you can start on "Present Me" assignment.

Leadership - Tues/Wed Sept. 24/25, 2013

-School is participating in YES Leadership Camp
-those students remaining in class will be working on their "Past Me" assignment

Leadership - Mon. Sept. 23, 2013

-Reviewed - Habit #1 - Be Proactive
-Habit #1 quiz - Thurs. Sept. 26
-started "Past Me" assignment.  Due:  Mon. Sept. 30

Leadership - Sept. 20, 2013

Walked the Terry Fox run route.  Determined where course officials would be located.

Leadership - September 19, 2013

Wrote the Paradigms, Principles and PBA quiz
Introduced Habit #1 - Be Proactive!!!
Homework - read p. 48-72 of your "7 Habits" text.
Upcoming Events - Skytrek - Oct. 2/2013,
Terry Fox Run - Sept. 30, 2013

Leadership - Wednesday, September 11, 2013

-Concluded movie, "Invictus"
-Students given time to work on assignment
-Discussed "The Wall of Awesome"
-Friday Sept. 13 - Quiz on Leadership definition, paradigms and principles. AND it's Wes's birthday!!!
-Monday Sept. 16 - Movie assignment due

Leadership - Tuesday September 10, 2013

Reviewed "paradigms" and "principles".
Handed out "Invictus" assignments and went over.
Watched movie

Leadership - Monday September 9, 2013

*Today we reviewed "paradigms" and "paradigm shifts".
*Introduced the idea of "Principles" and defined each of them.  Discussed the importance of using principles rather than paradigms to define ourselves by.
*Homework: Principles checklist for our parents or close friend to fill out.
*Movie:  "Invictus"

Leadership - Friday, September 6, 2013

Today we learned about "Paradigms".  What they are and why it is important for us to examine the paradigms we have about ourselves, others and the world around us.
Homework - to read pages 11-23 of your "7 Habits" textbook.

Leadership - September 5, 2013

-Today we discussed what the Leadership course is all about
-Went over course outline - discussed volunteer hours - students need 15 hours by the end of January.
-Took part in a 10 question interview game to better get to know their classmates.