John Edgar

Missouri Leadership Development System specialist

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Learning from Mike Rutherford to grow Missouri leaders. #tys#mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there--George Harrison. Leaders, do you know where you are leading? #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leadership and teachING quality are critical for student success. Leaders, are you intentionally growing each? #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Reshaping school culture is hard work and never ending. A culture focused on student success benefits everyone. #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders, are you leading in the best direction to ensure success for each and every student? #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders, what will students and staff remember about you after their first week of class? First impressions matter! #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

The road to success is rarely straight and smooth. Perseverance is required.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

If there is an "elephant" in the room, please understand that everyone knows it, it is not leaving, and it must be confronted. #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

"Seek first to understand "--Covey. It is difficult to be an active listener if a person is constantly talking. #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

"Every kid needs a champion "-Rita Pierson. Leaders, be the champion for those kids that no one will champion. Love the tough to love. #mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders, what will be your legacy? What will students and staff think of when they think of you?#mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders, clearly articulate a compelling reason why or do not expect successful change.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders, never forget that for some students you are their best or only hope for future success and happiness.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leaders should view the dawn of each day as another opportunity to change the course of a child's life.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Leadership is finding the balance between seeing the big picture and attending to the smallest details.#mlds

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

"Sharpen the saw"-Covey. Refocus the passion, patience, and perseverance needed for leadership.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

One indicator of leadership is what happens after they leave.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

Great leaders are humble and grateful, curious and self aware. They communicate, value family, and empower others.

[John Edgar @edgarmlds]

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