"When the principles of 'You not Them' and 'Inspire not Require' are discussed, what is actually often heard is, 'I have to be the all-inspiring being. It all falls upon my shoulders.'

 

"That's a heavy weight to bear, and there are few of us that feel we can measure up to such an expectation. Continuing with this misconception is a sure way to become discouraged!

 

"The truth is: yes, we must work to be inspiring and inspired; but the job description does not read 'Be the End-All Inspirer.' It reads 'Create an Inspiring Environment.'

 

 

Our job is not to take on the responsibility to be the Inspirer, but rather to engage appropriate resources to create an environment that invites Inspiration.

 

The purpose...is to increase the likelihood and frequency of your children's engagement in wholesome learning activities."

 

--Diann Jeppson and Jodie Palmer, from the appendix of Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning, by Oliver and Rachel DeMille

 

 

"The 7 Keys of Great Teaching" is an mp3 audio download of a 2-hour presentation delivered before a live audience by Oliver DeMille. One of the most popular and widely shared of our audios, this inspiring lecture covers the basics of TJEd:

• The 3 Types of Education
• The 4 Phases of Learning
• The 7 Keys of Great Teaching

Engaging, entertaining and informative, "The 7 Keys of Great Teaching" is an excellent first tool for sharing the principles and overview of Leadership Education with family, friends, educational advisers, mentors, spouses, students, etc.

 

TJEd Basics by Oliver DeMille

TJEd Basics Q&A by Oliver & Rachel DeMille

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