Course Description

The “Stay Strong! Lead Well! professional study course is approved by the Alabama Council for Leadership Development (ACLD). The course will award a Professional Learning Unit (PLU) and will count towards certification renewal. The master class is centered around Leadershift, a book written by Leadership Expert and bestselling author John C. Maxwell. During this course, educators will be provided with a blueprint to enact positive changes necessary to improve their schools and/or school systems.

This 13-Week Master Class, entitled “Stay Strong! Lead Well!”, is designed to help educators gain insight and guidance to embrace the necessary shifts in leadership. Upon completion of the course, participants will be positioned to have a greater positive impact to influence forward-focused team members. The virtual class will be facilitated by Leadership Coach and Author Tasha M. Scott, Owner of Maximized Growth, LLC.

“I am excited to facilitate this ACLD PLU Approved course for educators,” Tasha M. Scott said. “This course will help educational leaders stay ahead of the curve by going beyond their professional title to focus more on ‘who’ they are leading.” 

The course is open to all professionals in the educational field, including, but not limited to: school principals, superintendents, teachers, instructional leaders, educational administrators, and administrators of career and technical education. 

Educators who participate in the “Stay Strong! Lead Well!” Master Class can earn one Professional Learn Unit (PLU) upon successful completion of the program. Successful course completion involves participation in all webinars, reading of all assigned chapters in the Leadershift book by John C. Maxwell, completion of all written assignments, and engagement in a private, online Facebook community for educators.

COURSE SCHEDULE

  • Session 1: The Clarity Shift

  • Session 2: The Focus Shift

  • Session 3: The Personal Development Shift

  • Session 4: The Cost Shift

  • Session 5: The Relational Shift

  • Session 6: The Abundance Shift

  • Session 7: The Reproduction Shift

  • Session 8: The Communication|Connection Shift

  • Session 9: The Improvement Shift

  • Session 10: The Influence Shift

  • Session 11: The Impact Shift

  • Session 12: The Passion Shift

  • Session 13: Course Review and Wrap-Up

Leadership Expert

Tasha McDonald Carter

Tasha is an unconventional voice in leadership. Entrepreneur, transformational speaker, leadership expert, and the founder of Maximized Growth, LLC., a training and development company. Tasha's mission is to add value to leaders and their teams by improving self-awareness and enhancing communication skills. Fueled by her no cookie-cutter style, Tasha empowers educational leaders to discover their significance with transparent learning and emotionally intelligent communication without compromising their core values, connection to others, and productivity. Tasha also serves numerous educators, including the Alabama State Department of Education, through customized courses and training programs specific to leadership, communication, and personal growth. She is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery, Class XXXIII, and a member of Leadership Alabama, Class XXXI.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Stay Strong! Lead Well! Course Preview

  • 2

    (Session 1) Welcome to the Stay Strong! Lead Well! Master Class - 05/12/2020

    • Session 1 - Replay + Discussion Topics

  • 3

    (Session 2) The Clarity Shift - 05/19/2020

    • The Clarity Shift (Video Replay)

    • PowerPoint Presentation for Session 2

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

    • The Clarity Shift (Audio Replay)

  • 4

    (Session 3) The Focus Shift - 05/26/2020

    • The Focus Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Focus Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

  • 5

    (Session 4) The Personal Development Shift - 06/02/2020

    • The Personal Development Shift (Video Replay)

    • Sample DISC Personality Assessment Report_Tasha M Scott

    • If you are interested in purchasing a DISC Personality assessment....

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

    • BONUS GIFT: Personal Growth Guide

    • The Personal Development Shift (Audio Replay)

  • 6

    (Session 5) The Cost Shift - 06/09/2020

    • The Cost Shift (Video Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

    • The Cost Shift (Audio Replay)

  • 7

    (Session 6) The Relational Shift - 06/15/2020

    • The Relational Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Relational Shift (Audio Replay)

    • "What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection" Ted Talk (Video)

    • Mutual Expectations Conversation Handout

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

  • 8

    (Session 7) The Abundance Shift - 06/23/2020

    • The Abundance Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Abundance Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

    • BONUS: How to Use the GROW Model for Coaching

    • BONUS: Conversation Planner

    • BONUS: GROW Worksheet

  • 9

    (Session 8) The Reproduction Shift

    • The Reproduction Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Reproduction Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

  • 10

    (Session 9) The Communication Shift

    • The Communication Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Communication Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

  • 11

    (Session 10) The Improvement Shift

    • The Improvement Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Improvement Shift (Audio Replay)

    • BONUS: Crucial Conversations Graphic Summary

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

    • Discussion Question #3

  • 12

    (Session 11) The Influence Shift

    • The Influence Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Influence Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #1

    • Discussion Question #2

  • 13

    (Session 12) The Impact Shift

    • The Impact Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Impact Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Discussion Question #2

    • Discussion Question #1

  • 14

    (Session 13) The Passion Shift

    • The Passion Shift (Video Replay)

    • The Passion Shift (Audio Replay)

    • Final Assignment (Written Discussion or Video)

  • 15

    (Session 13) Review and Wrap-Up

    • Final Evaluation: Leadership Self-Evaluation Tool

  • 16

    Next steps

    • Before you go...

    • Congrats...here's what's next!

Reviews

5 star rating

Preview

Carl Riddle

I am enjoying the course. One suggestion is to offer the paper copy of the book in the registration. I really like the relaxed and nonjudgmental attitude dur...

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I am enjoying the course. One suggestion is to offer the paper copy of the book in the registration. I really like the relaxed and nonjudgmental attitude during discussions. Mrs. Tasha, your caring and acceptance is very obvious in your presentations.

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Incredible Class

Jami Sikes

This class has been an incredible investment and worth every minute I have spent working in this class. Tasha has a gift for growing strengths to be great, e...

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This class has been an incredible investment and worth every minute I have spent working in this class. Tasha has a gift for growing strengths to be great, exposing weaknesses for the purpose of improvement and adds value in each step of the journey.

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David Sikes

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Great Learning Experience!

Heather Barksdale

This course was extremely helpful for me as a current teacher, aspiring to become an instructional coach. I was pushed outside of my comfort zone, which I d...

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This course was extremely helpful for me as a current teacher, aspiring to become an instructional coach. I was pushed outside of my comfort zone, which I did not like at the beginning. Once I saw the possibilities and learning experiences I gained from being pushed into uncomfortable positions, I knew this was something that had to occur. Tasha was great in making sure everyone's voice was heard in our discussions. I learned a lot through reading the book, but much more with the weekly meetings. I think this class would be very beneficial for any leader, or aspiring leader, to participate in because there are so many shifts that need to be made for productive and effective leadership to occur.

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