At the annual Missouri administrator conference we had the opportunity to hear from Coach Jerry Kill (@CoachKillFBCamp). Coach Kill is an impressive and inspirational speaker and we were fortunate to hear his story. Having said that, I couldn't help but think there are quite a few similarities between what it takes to be a great coach and what it takes to be a great school leader.
Here are some of the thoughts shared by Coach Kill:
Here are some of the thoughts shared by Coach Kill:
Great success starts with #leadership at the top. There's no debating or arguing that. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great leaders need to be knowledgeable with lots of 'branches' of experience & background. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Young inexperienced leaders become wise experienced leaders by listening more than they speak. Be a sponge... via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
#Leadership starts with a vision... and everyone needs to know about that vision. It can't be a secret... via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
All great people & all great leaders have handled & are able to handle adversity in life. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great #leadership is about holding yourself accountable. You can't tell someone else to do something you aren't willing to do. #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great #leadership is being able to look someone in the eye and having a one-on-one conversation. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great #leadership isn't just about you working hard; it's about getting those around you to work hard. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
When you get a new job, more times than not something is broken, and you've been hired to build something new. #moed15 via @CoachKillFBCamp
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great #leadership is about surrounding yourself with good people & NOT believing you can do it all by yourself. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
You don't invest in programs. You invest in people. #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Throughout my entire career I've never worried about getting fired. I only worried about doing the right thing. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great leaders create a culture where everyone holds everyone accountable. It's not personal, it's how to get results. #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Great leaders treat everyone with the respect & gratitude no matter what role they play in the organization. via @CoachKillFBCamp #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
When people feel appreciated and valued they work harder resulting in work that's deserving of appreciation. #moed15
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015
Make tough decisions. Care about the people around you. Think about others first. Be a member of a team. #moed15 @CoachKillFBCamp
— Dr. Justin Tarte (@justintarte) July 26, 2015