Meeting Pattern

Zoom Sessions:

• January 14 & 21 {8:00 - 10:00 p.m.}
  

Description

This course is an opportunity to connect and learn with ND professionals to discuss basic principles of leadership, wellness, team-building and positivity through reading and referencing a variety of Jon Gordon Texts.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Teachers will understand:

• Networking and learning opportunities through zoom meetings with professionals around ND.
• A variety of texts and facts presenting in many of Jon Gordon's best-selling books.
• Sharing and implementing the lessons presented in the texts.

Text:

Select 1 Text(s) from each of the following 2 lists. {Books available on Amazon}

Meeting 1 (Text List 1) Jan 21st: Select 1 of the following books. Participants will read and be able to summarize 1 text for the group. Find at least 5 quotes or pieces from the text that you will share or pass along with someone or students.

• The Energy Bus, the internationally-bestselling fable that takes you on an enlightening and inspirational journey to true accomplishment for yourself and your team. Discover the ten secrets for fueling your life and work with the kind of positive energy that can turn any negative situation into positive achievement.
• The Shark and the Goldfish, a fable that strengthens the courage and confidence you need to overcome fear and uncertainty in difficult times―and thrive! Features charming illustrations and an action plan filled with practical tips and proven strategies.
• Life Word shares a simple yet powerful tool that identifies the word that will inspire you to leave your greatest legacy. Follow the step-by-step process that will help you live your best life with a renewed sense of confidence, purpose, and passion.
• The Garden, the spiritual fable that brings the power of faith, hope, and love to real life. Infused with thought-provoking ideas and practical strategies, this life-changing story shows you how to overcome fear with faith, encouragement, truth, and belief―for yourself and the people you love and care about.

Meeting 2 (Text List 2) Jan 28th: Select 1 of the following books. Participants will read and be able to summarize 1 text for the group. Find at least 5 quotes or pieces from the text that you will share or pass along with someone or students.

• Soup gives you the "recipe" for creating a winning culture and boosting employee morale and engagement. Learn the key ingredients for uniting, engaging, and inspiring your team―and stirring the passion that delivers superior results.
• The Carpenter shows you that there's no such thing as an overnight success―but there are timeless principles to help you stand out, achieve, and make a positive impact in the world. Packed with powerful lessons and success strategies, this engaging story will inspire you to build a better life, career, and team.
• Stick Together delivers a critical message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. This illustrated fable takes you on an inspirational journey that will help you and your team create an unbreakable bond, persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create enduring success―together.

Required Student Resource:

Computer with camera and headphones so we can all see and hear one another.