Matthew Arau

Lawrence University Music Professor. I teach, speak, conduct, and inspire others to maximize their own performance and potential to positively impact the world.

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Leadership is not about having a title, it’s about the positive impact you make in the lives of those around you.

What does a quality leader look like to you?

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A message for today.

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Simple formula! When you serve others, you serve yourself!

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
~ John Quincy Adams

Let’s explore servant leadership and what it means to serve with your heart.

Your people will love you for it. ❤️

- How to become a Servant Leader.
- The key attributes of being a Servant Leader.
- Traditional Leadership vs. Servant Leadership.
- The characteristics of a Servant Leader.
- What Servant Leadership gives.

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The present is the only time where life truly happens, and if we are lost in the past or always thinking about the future, we miss out on the moment we are living in.

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You are worth the investment of TIME in yourself.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the day, and taking care of other people’s needs, be sure to carve out some “me time.”

What do you intend to do for you today?

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Upbeat Thought of the Day

I used to spend a lot of time thinking about lack - all that I didn’t have, and the more I thought about what I didn’t have, I missed out on recognizing what I did have - often the things and people that were right in front of me.
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Upbeat Thought of the day.

#upbeatglobal
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#upbeatbook
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#smile
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Pretty darn excited to open the mail today and see a package with the newly published copy of Tobin Stewart’s book “Leading as a Conductor.”

I was honored by Tobin to write the foreword while serving as the Leadership Editor for GIA Publications, Inc.

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I hope you can join me in my LIVE podcast conversation with Culture Before Content host David Duarte this Sunday, May 26 at 6 pm CST about creating a positive culture in music ensembles.

You can watch on Facebook or YouTube
https://t.co/FFuOpWD1dD

https://t.co/sjftmfVoao

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Who else feels they are going all the time trying to achieve at the highest level but then get home feeling exhausted and feeling like you still haven’t done enough?

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Great art is not created from trying to avoid making a mistake.
Great art comes from inspiration, courage, and taking risks.

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I poured my heart and soul into this article that was just published by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association MMEA Journal.

https://t.co/x2USc1XVVY

The title is “Making JOY Your Tonal Center: The 6 Keys to Fulfillment in Teaching, Music Making, and Life.”

En-JOY!

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I am excited to be traveling to Lincoln to present the keynote address at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Conference. I can’t wait to connect, learn, and grow with the many phenomenal music educators in Nebraska.
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I am excited to travel to Atlantic City for the New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference. I look forward to presenting 5 clinics, connecting, learning, and growing.

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Where your attention goes, energy flows.

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I am excited to be traveling to Yakima to conduct the Washington All-State High School Wind Ensemble at the WMEA Conference. Looking forward to connecting with the wonderful musicians and music educators in the great state of Washington.

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I am excited to be traveling to Columbia, South Carolina to present 3 clinics at the SCMEA Conference. I look forward to sharing, learning, and connecting.

#scmea2024
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Thank you to the South Carolina Band Directors Association for inviting me to give the opening session at the SCMEA Conference this Thursday at 4:45 pm in Richland B/C. I have met so many wonderful folks from South Carolina and I look forward to seeing everyone real soon!

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Giving the keynote address today at the Idaho Music Educators Association Conference was a blast. By the look of this photo, it is clear that I had a great time. Thank you to the music educators across the state who invest in their students every day through music education.