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Is that keynote still inspiring your staff?
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Hey Reader, As a keynote speaker and someone who works with schools and districts regularly, I always let schools know that when I deliever a keynote I'll do my best to motivate, inspire, and challenge their staff. And honestly, I think I'm pretty good at those things. (I'm biased, of course) However, I warn them that even the best keynotes are limited in their impact. The reality is, no matter how engaging or inspiring that keynote was, the magic wears off eventually. So the question we need to ask is: What happens AFTER the Keynote? How are we supporting ideas, philosophies, and mindsets in the trenches of the school year? To put it simply, and forgive me for being a little blunt here: A Keynote without a plan is just a random act of motivation that will likely have little to no lasting impact on students. It will probably be a great 40 - 60 minutes, but it's what comes next, after the inspiration, that actually impacts our students and leads to real change. So...I guess I'm genuinely curious... How is that keynote holding up? Did it lead to any changes? What from that message survived the first month or two of the year? How are you supporting your teachers as they try to implement those new ideas? Hit 'reply' and let me know! Stay Awesome!
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