Leadership Episode-Motivation | E62

 Motivation is essential as a leader and necessary for your teachers. I talk about a technique that you can use to get your teachers fired up and, in the process, get yourself fired up to inspire them. First, I talk about a couple of minor things that can make a difference in knowing your “why”. Then I talk about Simon Sinek’s golden circle.  If you start with your why, it provides the motivation for the how and the what—sharing your why prominently can inspire your teachers and yourself to go above and beyond and pour your passion into making every child a part of an inspiring story. I share my why, what, and how while inviting you to do the same.    Episode Highlights:  [00:02:13] A need to know to stay motivated with little things like rewarding people with their favorite small things or incorporating a fun theme.  [00:05:24] Simon Sinek's Golden Circle. The why is in the middle and the how and the what are on the outside of the circle. Start with the why and then get to the how and the what.  [00:07:11] The "why" for me is that I want every child to be part of an inspired story. I do this through professional development. I want to help you support your leaders so that every child can be part of an inspired story. [00:08:23] I do my "why" by writing books and having this podcast and creating inspiring videos.  [00:09:05] My "what" is project based learning professional development. This is how my golden circle works. [00:09:40] Know your "why" and talk about it. Bring your teachers into the process.  [00:11:54] Let the teachers know you're deep and intrinsic "why" for being an educational leader.   Resources & Links Related to this Episode What is PBL? Magnify Learning YouTube Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start Magnify Learning Ryan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer eLearning-An Administrator's Perspective | Episode 26 Simon Sinek: Golden Circle Speech - TED Talk