Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Prominent Person Award
Students will review the scenario and resources to select a person or group from the state, community, building, etc. to nominate for the Prominent Person Award and create a multi-media presentation of the nominee.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Be Confident
The fastest route to confidence is to stop being so attached to one's dignity and seriousness; and plainly admit that one is an idiot. The School of Life explains. [5:03]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Start a Movement
Leaders aren't simply the first people to do something. Sometimes, they are the first followers. Derek Sivers explains how movements get started and take shape. What lessons can you learn from crazy dancing guys? [5:42]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Leaders and Followers: What Tango Teaches
This lesson illustrates the symbiotic relationship that exists between leaders and followers. So much time and emphasis is spent building leadership muscles that sometimes we forget followership skills are as equally important to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Write Your Story, Change History
In this inspirational TEDYouth Talk, Brad Meltzer encourages us to dream big, work hard, and stay humble. [8:58]
Other
Leading to Learn: School Leadership and Management Styles
This resource explores the careful balance of instructional leadership and managerial leadership within a school setting.
Other
Why Bother Learning and Improving Leadership Skills?
Developing good leadership skills is essential for any profession, and a quality leader is one who is always trying to improve upon what they know. Use this guide to find materials suited to your needs, including avoiding...
Other
What Are Good Leadership Skills: Effective Leadership Styles
Website describes how leadership in the 21st century is much different from the leadership of previous generations. The most effective types of leadership in the 21st century include visionary, coaching, democratic, and affiliative styles.
Other
What Are Good Leadership Skills: Example Leadership Skills List
Web page teaches ten important qualities of strong leadership.
Other
What Are Good Leadership Skills: Activities for Leadership Workshops
Twelve activities for use in leadership training, aimed to develop teamwork and problem solving. Each activity lists objectives and clear instructions.
Other
What Are Good Leadership Skills: Personal Leadership Plans
Develop your own leadership plan with this online guide and downloadable template.
Other
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Do I Have What It Takes Entrepreneur? [Pdf]
A series of lessons which introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in today's global economy.
Other
Ade: Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development
Locate names and addresses of current board members,a statement of "Alaska's Vision and Goals for Education," meeting schedules, and minutes of previous meetings.
Other
Leaders Speak on Peace | Voices Education Project
Read excerpts from the writings and speeches of a number of individuals who have left their mark on history. Understand the take-away lessons from these influential leaders.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Turning Points Lesson Plans: Roles of Leadership
Discuss leadership of the past and today while learning about Indian chiefs Tomah, Black Hawk, Keokuk, and others. This website includes a link to the article "Indian Chiefs and Pioneers of the Northwest," group activity and game ideas,...
Other
Stanford Business: Ten Leadership Tenets From Colin Powell
Excerpted from a longer article, this article provides a list of ten ideas that former Secretary of State General Colin Powell presents about the qualities and behaviors of a good leader.
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: The Agile Leader: Adaptability
A quality vital to success in the 21st century is the ability to adapt. Discover how to become more willing to step out of your comfort zone and adapt to the changing world around you.
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Leadership Styles: Using the Right One for the Situation
Learn about different leadership styles and decide which one works best for your situation and personality. Because there is no "right" way to lead in every situation, the different styles and theories of leadership presented here can...
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Leadership Styles: Using the Right One for the Situation
Learn about different leadership styles and decide which one works best for your situation and personality. Because there is no "right" way to lead in every situation, the different styles and theories of leadership presented here can...
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: The Leadership Motivation Assessment: How Are You Motivated to Lead?
Online personalized quiz tests participants' motivation and leadership strengths.
Other
The Durfee Foundation: Home Page
The Durfee Foundation offers grants to educational efforts. It supports projects unlikely to get funds from other sources, due to the unconventional or unpredictable nature of the proposed project. Primarily in Los Angeles.
Other
Ohio Association of School Business Officials
This resource contains links to resources for school business managers and treasurers. Information concerning ecommerce, legislative news, business management, professional development opportunities, and organizational information are...
Donald Clark
Leadership Self Assessment Activity
A self-assessment on leadership qualities. Great for both teachers and students looking to evaluate their own leadership potential! Could also be used to look at skills/vocabulary associated with leadership.
Donald Clark
Big Dog, Little Dog: Concepts of Leadership
A study of leadership and how it can be approached through skills and knowledge. Includes the four factors of leadership including leaders, followers, communication and situation.