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• Albert Einstein on setting an example

• Why leadership means setting the standard

• An inspiring story of being a great example

• The Learning Leader Show and setting a good example for your players

Albert Einstein on Setting an Example

"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means."

- Albert Einstein

Why Leadership Means Setting The Standard

Leading starts with the example that you set.

Effective leaders lead by example and show the way by embodying the qualities and behaviors they want to see in their team. They don't just talk about hard work; they roll up their sleeves and demonstrate it through their own dedication and effort. Leaders don't settle for the status quo; they actively seek ways to create positive change and inspire others to do the same.

• Don't just tell people to work harder, show them how.

• Don't just tell people to have a great attitude, display one.

• Don't just accept the status quo, create change.

• Don't just expect teamwork, actively foster collaboration

• Don't just preach adaptability, embrace change willingly

• Don't just talk about integrity, demonstrate it consistently

• Don't just emphasize growth, invest in continuous learning

• Don't just demand accountability, take responsibility for your actions

By being the person they want to work with, leaders inspire trust, motivate their team, and create an environment where everyone feels encouraged to give their best. BE THE PERSON THAT YOU WANT TO WORK WITH.

You Can Always Be an Inspiring Example to Others

Saw this inspiring story from Motivate US and had to share:

In 1970, at the age of 35, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. At that time it was almost never heard of that a man of my father’s age and race (white) would develop this disease. There was not much research done at that time, and my father had to rely on what medication and treatment was available then.

But one thing was clear: my father was not a quitter. You see, my father was a Chicago Public High School Teacher who taught special education children. Every day we would hear stories about "his kids.” These "kids" did not usually mean my sister and I. I remember as a child, my mother always met our teachers on "Parents Night" because my father always had his "Parent Nights" on the same nights. However, this is not the reason why I'm writing.

My father's story happened about a month before he passed away in 1998.

My father arrived at his school and was walking up the stairs to his first period class. He was having a very difficult day because the Parkinson's was really taking everything out of him. He fell once and bruised his knee but he still kept going. Little did he know that someone was watching.

As the day progressed, his step began to get a little lighter and peppy. By the time he was ready to leave for the day, he was walking at a pretty brisk step. As he was gathering his things at the end of the day, a young girl entered his room. He knew this girl from seeing her in the hallways but she was not one of his students. He asked what he could do for her and she said, "I just wanted to Thank You for saving my life.”

He looked at her and couldn't figure out what he had done. She then went on to explain. "When I got up this morning, I was at the end of my rope and ready to kill myself. When I came in this morning, I saw you trying to get up the stairs and then you fell. I felt bad for you and the feeling of sadness just kept getting stronger. Then, at the end of the day, you were walking as spry as ever. I then realized that everything will get better as the days go on.”

This story is true. My father had tears in his eyes the day he told me. I just hope that one day, my life could inspire someone else.

Source: https://motivateus.com/stories/example.htm

Brett Ledbetter on the Learning Leader Show

Quick 90 second video on what example players took from a coach, and it’s not what you would expect

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