School Administrators and School Boards Conferences
Murray’s keynote will be the highlight of your conference as he weaves your conference theme into his message… with specific reference to the challenges school leaders face every day.
“Murray, your keynote was clearly not the typical motivational speech. Your genuine style, research to learn about us and humor were just what we needed and we are truly invigorated for the start of the coming year!”
RECHARGE, REENERGIZE, REFOCUS
At Our Best So Everyone Around Us Can Be At Their Best
We need to be at our best if we expect our faculty and staff to be at their best. Murray’s keynote is a unique blend of the personal and professional as he weaves four strategies for world-class leadership into a custom tailored keynote: teamwork and collaboration with colleagues; keeping our lives in balance because who we are may be more important than what we know; focusing on solutions rather than problems by using the 10/90 Rule; and being agile and innovative in times of change. Every presentation mirrors the skills, focus and motivation that earned him Teacher Of The Year and three World Championship titles. His hilarious images, imaginative videos and poignant school and classroom stories inspire on a very personal level while providing a world-class edge on the professional level.
THE TROUBLE WITH THE FUTURE IS, IT’S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE!
Keeping Our Focus In Times Of Change
In a world of change, many school faculty and staff are looking for stability and consistency. So Murray presents five leadership qualities that administrators and school board members can incorporate when faculty and staff are is being pushed out of their comfort zones. His Lava Lamp Philosophy means continually fine tuning and adapting rather than reacting to change. He gives us leadership skills for motivating colleagues who are resistant to change, or have contracted “Psychosclerosis.” “The Richter Scale Of Stress” and “Going To the B.A.R.” are quick & easy personal skills for absorbing change, creating patience and moving to action.
“Thank you Murray, your keynote was such a pleasure! Our attendees were still talking about you at the closing party – you really made my job easy!”
Faculty Staff Development
RECHARGE, REENERGIZE AND REFOCUS!
At Our Best, So Our Students Can Be At Their Best
The Framework for 21st Century Learning and Common Core Standards, require us to focus on student performance and outcomes. While challenging, it can also be professionally stimulating and keep us
Murray’s keynotes for faculty and staff are a unique blend of the personal and professional. He challenges every educator with five strategies for World Class teaching: teamwork and collaboration with colleagues; keeping our lives in balance to enhance effectiveness; focusing on solutions rather than problems; being agile and imaginative in times of change; and engaging every student, every day. Honored as Teacher Of The Year in Vermont, Murray knows how to engage students and create fun and meaningful learning opportunities.
THE TROUBLE WITH THE FUTURE IS, IT’S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE!
Keeping Our Focus On Students In Changing Times
In a world of change, educators like stability and consistency. Teachers work rhythmically…following nearly the same schedule every day, even going to the bathroom! With high-stakes testing, a tough economy and transitioning baby boomers, our teachers need to be adaptable, resilient and hard working. Murray presents a small dose of sympathy then drives home the point that optimism, adaptability and proactive mindset are critical for faculty and will filter down to students. Your teachers will go back to their classrooms with the inspiration to adapt, innovate and challenge their change resistant colleagues. Change pushes people out of their comfort zone and Murray gives a skilled push with these key points…
“Murray, I have had so many very positive comments about your sessions and several participants told me that your opening keynote was the best they have ever experienced. In addition to your uplifting presentations, you have been such a joy to work with. Your positive, energetic demeanor comes through in everything you do.”
