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What do these have in common?
things these have in common: 1. They all take a significanT amounT of Time
2. They all take hard work and a lot of it
3. They all take commiTmenT
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know what else they needed?
a guide
an encourager
an example
Maybe sometimes that is you. Sometimes it will be someone closer to their age.
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proJecT // 3–5 weeks
semesTer // 16 weeks
a year // 52 weeks
a degree // 208–468 weeks
measuring time
Who can you show them?
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are you aware of the trend setters in your industry?
These are people who:
1. Tackled goals faster than expected
2. have an amazing skill & extraordinary drive
3. did not give up, even when it got hard
It is more than filling a
seat.
hard work* doing more than the minimum
commitment* not giving up, even when it gets hard
*Not standard on every student.
Spoiler Alert
everyonedoesn’t get
a trophy
or the perfect JOB
It is our job to show them:
1. People to admire2. How to follow these people3. To visualize themselves in these roles4. How to connect with these individuals
craftsmen
Jason Carne
Jason Carne
Jason Carne
Jason Carne
Young
Sean Tulgetske
Sean Tulgetske
Sean Tulgetske
Sean Tulgetske
Sean Tulgetske
leaders of their
generation
Nathan Yoder
Nathan Yoder
Nathan Yoder
Entrepreneurial
Zachary Smith
Zach Smith
Share their Process
Bob Ewing
Bob Ewing
passionate
Derrick Castle
Derrick Castle
show their influence in your work
Jason, Sean, Nathan, & Zach’s influence
Bethany Heck
Bethany Heck
Bethany Heck’s influence
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Julie Fei-Fan Balzer’s influence
allow theminto your
process
let your students be part of your work and editing process.
Deaux Wild Bakery
Deaux Wild Bakery
Deaux Wild Bakery
Sticker Inspiration
Design Recharge
Your industry is on social media. You need to find out where the up-and-comers are and be there too.
How did i connect with up-and-comers?
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start conversations on facebook, twitter, and instagram.
Send Emails
Make Friends at Conferences
Send Snail Mail
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Then bring Those people into the classroom
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in the beginning…there was skype
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another option is to create a podcastRegularly interview an industry leader
skills/tools a podcast requires: 1. a computer
2. access to the internet
3. The ability to research
4. discernment
5. ability to professionally write an email6. ability to create interview questions*
6*some people in The indusTry JusT wing iT.
characteristics of a successful podcaster: 1. be willing to put in about 10 hours a week.
2. possess an “i can” attitude (Meaning if she can do it, I certainly can!)
3. be willing to make a commitment of at least a year.
4. possess an unstoppable desire to learn
5. be enthusiastic
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inspire them with
Epic stories.
things to tell your students: 1. no one is an overnight success.
2. These leaders read books and studied the subject without being assigned.
3. They practice this in their free time for fun!
4. keep going, even when it is hard.
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things these it is NOT about: 1. age
2. who you know
3. filling a seat & watching3
It is about Participating, Practicing, Getting Better, Helping Others, and Sharing your Process
thank you