First Impressions Please park phones in garage and write and affirmation to at least one of your classmates

Why is this important when you’re going to a job interview? Where else is making a first impression critical?

Objectives Understand the importance of first impressions and developing relationships Develop techniques to remember names Use letter-writing as a process to build relationships

How is the ability to develop good relationships critical to good leadership? Describe a time when you made a bad first impression

The NEED Leader’s need to be skilled in building meaningful relationships! Why would I want to build a relationship with you?

Historical beliefs It is said that many Indian tribes measured a man’s wealth, not by his possessions, but by the number of friends he had! Why do you think the ability to develop good relationships is critical to leadership? Why do you think the ability to develop good relationships is critical to leadership?

Thatmomentwhen #Thatmomentwhen Have you ever met someone for the first time and in the middle of the conversation you realize you had forgotten his/her name?

SMALL GROUP CHAT What are some things I can do in order to remember names? Why, in business, would it be important to remember names of people and learn them as quickly as possible?

The 3PEAT Easy way to remember someone's name…use the 3peat method. Partner up with someone in your group and practice (each of you need to rehearse the 3peat method!)

SPELL IT OUT! In order to have meaningful impact on someone, you must have meaningful relationships with them! 5% extra effort- write them a note – Tell them something they have said or done that is important to you or that you appreciated – Networking= developing friendships

Small Group Chat What does networking have to do with developing friendships? What does networking have to do with developing friendships?

Reflection Relationships take time and effort You are just a few steps away from developing a relationship with anyone you would like The questions is….. – Do you want relationships so you can manipulate people for your own personal gain or for the sheer joy of having a relationship? THAT ALL DEPENDS ON WHO YOU ARE

The Importance of a Timely Note Please make sure you have a copy of “The Importance of a Timely Note” at your desk. Place your phone in the garage Have a seat next to 2 new people

Put the pen to paper! (Think to Ink) Coach Administrator (Mr. Childress) Dr. Rue We are very lucky to have the opportunity to incorporate Leadership classes into our schools course options. Take a moment to reflect on the course this far. What have you learned about the class? Yourself? Leadership? The choices above or people that give us the opportunity to have this amazing class. Take 5 min of your journal time and work on building relationships by letter writing. Remember to Thank them for something that is important to you or meaningful

Quote of the day! “You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth.” Flip Flippen – After you write at least 2 affirmations be prepared to respond to the quote!

Create a Purpose statement I Kristinn Holbrooks believe my purpose is to lead others through the concepts instilled in sports. – Why? I love sports I love the concepts/life lessons Volleyball makes me forget worries

Affirmations GOOD THINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personal Mastery As a leader and growing person you should identify some areas in your life you feel you want to improve. All effective leaders are seeking what some call “PERSONAL MASTERY” What is Personal Mastery?

Personal Mastery Leaders want to be all they can be Never Satisfied They are reaching They are growing Committed to learning and to education Want to make a difference Empathetic Clear idea about the person they want to become

Goals Become a head volleyball coach again. Take initiative on task that are needed Punctual High attainable expectations Create practice plans with a purpose Express knowledge and want for position Start a family of my own $ stable Strong foundation Agreement Time Mental prepared

Goal Setting Goal Setting

Goals for the Course Look through the handout titled Goals for the Course Check ALL items that express your goal(s) for this course Now look at all of the items you circled and rank the top 3 in order

Goal Exercise (Small Group Chat) In small group share your Goals Ask probing questions!!!!!

Leadership is a Decision Write at least 2 affirmations Park phones in parking garage Be ready to work and share – Side conversations are not OK

Speeches!!!!!! Thursday/Friday Hamburger Method Topic: “My Goals for the Course and Two Specific Things I’m Going to do to Help Me Achieve Them.”