Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Ron Clark on Motivating Our Teams To Effect Change
Sep 20, 2018
Ron Clark, founder of the innovative Ron Clark Academy, shares his extraordinary journey from an unexpected teaching career to transforming education. He discusses balancing high expectations with joy, creating a culture of appreciation, and the power of a 'no fear' mindset. Ron's bus analogy emphasizes investing in top performers while uplifting the entire team. He reveals Oprah's impactful lesson on respect and shares his ambitious plans to revolutionize education by training thousands of educators annually, all while maintaining passion and joy in the process.
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Hire With Ruthless Selectivity
- Hire deliberately and invest time in interviewing many candidates to find passion and fit.
- Observe candidates teaching and social interactions before making hiring decisions.
Fuel Your Runners First
- Identify runners, joggers, walkers, and riders on your team and focus energy on your runners.
- Cheer, support, and resource top performers rather than pouring effort into unlikely turnarounds.
Make Moments To Uplift Teams
- Intentionally create surprising, uplifting moments to build team culture and appreciation.
- Ask staff to uplift each other daily via compliments, notes, and celebrations.
