Leadership is...

Here is a quick update on how things are going and a brief message from the a Middle School FFA workshop. Thanks Cashton and Sparta for an outstanding time.

Be sure to check out the new website at:

http://www.motivatingperformancellc.com/

The Road

The road map to bring an authentic leader can be a tricky one to follow. Many have tried but most get lost in sorrow. It starts off on a slow moving interstate traffic jam. All slammed together you are no different than any other man. Weave your way through wrong and right, find your exit and be especially vigilant at night. There are many exits that one can take but picking is by no means a piece of cake. Search deep inside your soul and it will direct you toward your goal.

Once you find your passion you are on your way. Exit the interstate and don't stray. For that was the easy part, now comes the true test of your heart. To survive the streets take great navigation for many given up out of desperation. There are twists, turns, potholes and obstacles galore, but don't through up your hands and say "No more." The light at the end of the tunnel will soon come your way, a dark allies are not where you want to stay.

Be true to the values and principles you know are right, for they will steer you through without a big fright. The people you surround your self with are the key because they provide your emotional fuel you see. Your journey to be an authentic leader will be a hard one but don't worry you can prevail, with the right attitude you too can set sail.

Tougher than it sounds

Straw Flip


Materials: Drinking Straws

Each student is given a straw and puts one end of it in his or her mouth. Without using hands, they must get the other end into their mouth by twisting and turning it.

Debriefing ideas
- Persistance
- Being willing to look a little weird



Funny Faces


Materials: Rubber bands

Each student is given a rubber band and is instructed to put the rubber band around their head, across the tip of their nose. By only making different facial expressions, they must move the rubber band all the way down their necks.

Debriefing ideas

- Persistance

- Being willing to look a little weird

Everyday Improvements

Last night at midnight we officially kicked off 2010. With the coming of each new year thousands of people all over the world set resolutions and create goals for the upcoming year. However, many fall short after only a few months. Most of the time this is because many try to make changes is too big of chunks.

Sticking to your resolutions requires a small act each and everyday. It requires that you take an action each day. The action does not need to be huge, in fact if it is too big it is harder to sum up the motivation to act.

Each week take the time to create a game plan for each day, what are you going to do to move yourself closer?

Making Everyday Improvements will create lasting change.