Introduction to Lead4Change – David Novak
Lesson 1 Videos
David Novak – Be Your Best Self (2:47)
Lifeline Activity
(1:40) Hear how an educator turns the Lifeline Activity into the “heartbeat of a leader” to make connections with her students.
Lesson 2 Videos
David Novak – Unleash the Power of People (2:51)
Build Trust
(1:21) Hear how educator Ken Moller uses the power of building trust to guide students. Disagreements will happen, but with team support and trust, change can occur.
Lesson 3 Video
David Novak – Be an Avid Learner (2:41)
Research the issues
(0:57) Educator Shaun Rose explains that when students were given the chance to research on their own, they were able to find issues right outside their school door. Having this voice and choice can be eye-opening for students.
Lesson 4 Videos
David Novak – A Process Driven Approach to Leading People And Achieving Big Goals (2:33)
Big Goal
(1:05) Discover ways to tie every decision back to the Big Goal as educator Rick Blackwell describes how the Goal guides the project.
Lesson 5 Videos
David Novak – Brand Your Team (3:16)
Build your team
Watching newly developed teams solidify is a perfect time for educators to observe ways students develop their name, logo, and mascot.
Lesson 6 Videos
David Novak – Create Your Action Plan (1:58)
Anticipate Hurdles
(1:20) Gain a greater sense how to get students to anticipate what could get in the way of deadlines and how to plan for obstacles.
Create an action plan
(1:47) The life skill of preparing and presenting a pitch/plan to key stakeholders paves the path for students to have a successful project.
Lesson 7 Videos
David Novak – You Have To Believe It Can Be Done (2:25)
Importance of Creating a people map
(1:04) Teacher Nancy Madrigal discusses how students begin to realize they need people outside of their circle to help achieve their goal.
You have to believe it can be done
(1:24) Teacher Terri King’s positive attitude can help others understand that even though life is full of challenges, there is always a solution and follow-through is a must.
Activity Instruction: Creating a people map
(1:13) This ‘Animator’ video will surely grab the attention of all students and have them ready to “take people with them” to help with their Big Goal.
Lesson 8 Video
David Novak – Personalize Your Vision (1:47)
Activity Instruction: Create an elevator speech
Create your elevator speech
Through practice, practice, and more practice students will understand their voices can be noticed and heard for getting others on board with their goal.
Lesson 9 Video
David Novak – Market the Change (3:07)
Market the change
(0:56) Listen to an educator describe how her students used passion to market and solve a problem in the community through the creation of ‘posters.’
Lesson 10 Video
David Novak – Overcoming Barriers (2:38)
Implement Project
(1:18) Educator Dr. Latasha Jones stresses the importance of outlining and tracking progress throughout the project; students take ownership and see the impact they are making in their school/community.
Lesson 11 Videos
David Novak – Recognition (3:27)
The change is never over
(1:22) The best moments in education are when students have a-ha! Moments. Share these victories with students while celebrating their measured successes, recognition, and appreciation of accomplishments and of those still to come.
Activity Instruction: Recognition
Celebrate & Recognize
(0.49) Creating ‘service minded individuals’ is the goal of the Lead4Change Program. Educator Terri King discusses the positive outcomes of the leadership skills.