the challenge day experience
the challenge day experience
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
#14 out of order I know....why do white people have black spots?
what will you remember from this ? why?
#13 the challenge day 100
we very soon need to identify and notify and participants.. in your opinion , who should they be? what should that day look like? specifically explain your ideal challenge day @ idci "line up"
Thur Sept 29
in library, first thing to do is update blogs.....you should be caught up to #14....I need to put a mark on them next week and it doesn't look like an there has been too much blogging going on
secondly, use the nice , wide -open spaces of the library for planning
things to consider:
1. 1000 acts of kindness starts next week ...a month of good deeds...we'll challenge Mr.T's young leadership whippersnappers to a "duel o'goodness"
2. pep rally ...oct 13...that's two weeks today.....what do we want this to look like?.....how can we make this memorable?....thinking caps on...get planning
(MW: some paperwork to be done for this today)
3. beautification.....the other lead class has already started....pick some friends...pick a space, decide on a concept and get planning
4. an energizer....with a partner,, a 10-15 minute activity to get the body and mind moving....first groups can go Friday...come prepared
anything else remotely leadership -y....plan away
secondly, use the nice , wide -open spaces of the library for planning
things to consider:
1. 1000 acts of kindness starts next week ...a month of good deeds...we'll challenge Mr.T's young leadership whippersnappers to a "duel o'goodness"
2. pep rally ...oct 13...that's two weeks today.....what do we want this to look like?.....how can we make this memorable?....thinking caps on...get planning
(MW: some paperwork to be done for this today)
3. beautification.....the other lead class has already started....pick some friends...pick a space, decide on a concept and get planning
4. an energizer....with a partner,, a 10-15 minute activity to get the body and mind moving....first groups can go Friday...come prepared
anything else remotely leadership -y....plan away
#11 comment on the comments (blood money or a wonderful humanitarian gesture?)
on the link to the article, there are 238 comments published at time of writing
sample them (or read them all) and pick one or more and comment on the comments....agree or disagree. rant, rave...whatever
sample them (or read them all) and pick one or more and comment on the comments....agree or disagree. rant, rave...whatever
#10 Nelly Furtado donates $1M! (read link to article)
your thoughts on that......you know some of the background and enough of the controversy ...what's your take?
Sunday, September 25, 2011
#9 one I forgot - poster
your cafeteria poster - which one..why was it a good choice for the task ....were you happy with it?
if you were doing cabinet-y things and did not complete,,,explain in post
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wed Sept 21
first of all if you are going to be on blogger for a while, download google chrome and work in that instead of explorer....trust me , it's easier..and worth it
secondly, if time, plan an energizer you and a partner can do with the class in the very near future
Parameters; class will be in circle mode/setup and it should not take more than 15 minutes (and it should "energize)
thirdly: with same partner, plan a discussion you could hold with the class on a leadership topic of your choosing. format: you introduce topic and lead class through discussion through guided questions (no more than 30 mins in length)
secondly, if time, plan an energizer you and a partner can do with the class in the very near future
Parameters; class will be in circle mode/setup and it should not take more than 15 minutes (and it should "energize)
thirdly: with same partner, plan a discussion you could hold with the class on a leadership topic of your choosing. format: you introduce topic and lead class through discussion through guided questions (no more than 30 mins in length)
#8 "A Love Letter to Canada"..
As you know, the leader of the NDP, Jack Layton, died this summer. Before he passed away, he penned a letter to Canadians to be read upon his death. The text is below. Comment on the sentiments expressed within and on the concept of a political leader writing a letter to the people of his country.
I look forward to your response.
Dear Friends,
Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.
Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.
I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected.
I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election.
A few additional thoughts:
To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don’t be discouraged that my own journey hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.
To the members of my party: we’ve done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commitment you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let’s continue to move forward. Let’s demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government.
To the members of our parliamentary caucus: I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come. Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election.
To my fellow Quebecers: On May 2nd, you made an historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada’s Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all.
To young Canadians: All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.
And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
All my very best,
Jack Layton
I look forward to your response.
Dear Friends,
Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.
Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.
I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected.
I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election.
A few additional thoughts:
To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don’t be discouraged that my own journey hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.
To the members of my party: we’ve done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commitment you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let’s continue to move forward. Let’s demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government.
To the members of our parliamentary caucus: I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come. Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election.
To my fellow Quebecers: On May 2nd, you made an historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada’s Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all.
To young Canadians: All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.
And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
All my very best,
Jack Layton
#7(b) watch/read the clip and share your own story of someone you know who exhibited true leadership...real heroic behaviour
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/09/13/utah.motorcycle.crash/index.html
#7 (sort of)
email me at : i.mcguchan@tvdsb.on.ca
and: 1) share your Book of Awesome Entry
2) let me know about Challenge Day (yes, no , maybe)
and: 1) share your Book of Awesome Entry
2) let me know about Challenge Day (yes, no , maybe)
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
#3 ineffective habits
we know what effective habits are...or should
List in order the top 5 ineffective habits...
what characteristics/behaviours/attitudes in your opinion are the most damaging/harmful etc. to a successful life.?
List in order the top 5 ineffective habits...
what characteristics/behaviours/attitudes in your opinion are the most damaging/harmful etc. to a successful life.?
Sunday, September 11, 2011
#2 the leader within
do you think we are all capable of acts of great leadership (heroism) given the right circumstances? Explain
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