The Power of a Positive Team (A Jon Gordon Program) - Held Virtually

The Power of a Positive Team (A Jon Gordon Program)

Held Virtually

Sunday, June 30, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A 30 minute lunch break

$25 for Support Staff 

$50 for NASA Members 

$75 for Non-NASA Members

Workshop Description:

Power of Positive Leadership--Leadership happens everywhere up and down the school/company ladder. Some people have a title which signals they are a leader, others don't but show great leadership from whatever position they hold. Power of Positive Leadership, like it's sister program Power of a Positive Team (both by Jon Gordon), is an incredible journey into what it means to lead with positivity. These skills will apply to ALL educators inside and outside the classroom and ultimately lead to better student achievement results! Taking the right steps to make sure your organization maintains a

positive culture is critical to long-term success. Positivity is the Competitive Edge! Audience members will learn the tenets of Power of Positive Leadership and will be able to put these in place the next day!

Key Takeaways & Outcomes:

As leaders, teachers, counselors, social-workers, psychologists, etc... in all educational settings, we understand the importance of fostering increased cohesion, commitment, and creativity within our buildings, departments, grade-levels and classrooms. These skills help all educators support their students regardless of the daily challenges they face or how extensive their learning gap may be. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to create and implement strategies to sustain optimism in the face of adversity and change that build up trusting relationships leading to increased student learning efficacy and achievement.

Key Objectives:

What You’ll Learn: Ways to help your team become more cohesive, committed and creative. Strategies to maintain optimism through adversity and change. Best practices to transform negativity. Proven practices to build trust and team chemistry. Practical ways to have difficult conversations. How to overcome common pitfalls that cause teams to fail. Solutions to enhance a team’s creativity, grit, innovation and growth on Your Team

Tangible Outcomes:

At the end of this training, you will be able to: Implement a more positive mindset in your day-to-day leadership interactions Create a positive vision and apply engagement strategies to help your team achieve the vision for ALL students so that they learn at optimal levels and achievement gaps are closed Embody sustained positivity through challenges Demonstrate optimism and belief for your team Apply positive leadership tactics to confront, transform and remove negativity Implement strategies to improve team communication Implement key actions to build a more connected and committed team Drive excellence and enhance performance using love and accountability

Biography of Presenter:

Jerry Hanson serves as the Student Support/Success Coordinator for Frazee-Vergas Public Schools in Minnesota, bringing an extraordinary 45-year journey in education to the role. With a diverse background that spans teaching, coaching, and even driving a school bus, Jerry has excelled in nearly every aspect of the educational field. His tenure includes 32 years as a school administrator, marking him as a leader with deep expertise and commitment. Notably, Jerry's career is decorated with awards and recognitions, highlighting his versatility and impact - from a high school football official for over two decades to a college student teacher supervisor.

A notable highlight of Jerry's career was his leadership role during the inception of the No Child Left Behind program, where he served as the Minnesota President of Program Administrators for Federal Programs. Despite retiring three times, Jerry's dedication to education is unwavering. He continually returns to serve, whether as a long-term substitute teacher, a sixth-grade teacher, or even stepping in as a principal in a town three hours from his home. His current part-time role in his home district reflects his enduring passion for supporting and guiding students.

Jerry's life partner, Sharon, humorously suspects his addiction to the world of education, encompassing his love for students, teachers, and the entire educational process. Her suspicions might not be far off the mark.

An avid speaker on leadership, communication, and positivity, Jerry is a certified trainer for both John Maxwell and Jon Gordon. He is renowned for infusing energy and positivity into every speech and training session he conducts. His daily positive messages to the K-12 staff in his district are a testament to his commitment to uplifting and inspiring educational professionals. Jerry's presentations are consistently met with acclaim and repeat invitations, thanks to his engaging style, wealth of experiences, and practical problem- solving strategies that leave his audience equipped with valuable insights for immediate application.

​Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts! & In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license

renewal AND ALSO CU accrual - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR hour accrual toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

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