This is one of the breakout sessions presented by Steve Maguire at the EPIC event on March 13, 2012 in Atlantic City, NJ... www.maguirepresentations.com

1. “If your leaders aren’t
leading, then your
followers aren’t
following anyone!”
Stephen Maguire - Maguire Presentations ©
Sunday, March 11, 2012

2. Muck the
lake!
Sunday, March 11, 2012

3. The relationships we create
with campers/kids are
# 1 all the time! Without
them, camp would not
exist! Whenever making a
decision about anything,
please keep this in mind!
Sunday, March 11, 2012

4. Jet Blue does it
right...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

5. Jet Blue does it
right...
“Thank you for flying Jet
Blue... Without you, we would
just be bunch of tvs flying
around the country...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

6. Why are we camp leaders?
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7. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
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8. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
• Posses leadership characteristics
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9. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
• Posses leadership characteristics
• Want to help others
Sunday, March 11, 2012

10. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
• Posses leadership characteristics
• Want to help others
• Love kids
Sunday, March 11, 2012

11. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
• Posses leadership characteristics
• Want to help others
• Love kids
• Love camp
Sunday, March 11, 2012

12. Why are we camp leaders?
• Great role models
• Posses leadership characteristics
• Want to help others
• Love kids
• Love camp
• Want to put our own ‘spin on things’
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13. Group Share...
• Who were the best
leaders you have ever had
in your life and why were
they that way?
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14. Create Loyalty!
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15. Sunday, March 11, 2012

16. ATM’s all do the same thing, just like a lot of
businesses; however, it’s the human element in business
that makes the difference...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

17. “You’re a
loser!”
ATM’s all do the same thing, just like a lot of
businesses; however, it’s the human element in business
that makes the difference...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

18. “You’re a
loser!”
“You’re
the best!
ATM’s all do the same thing, just like a lot of
businesses; however, it’s the human element in business
that makes the difference...
Sunday, March 11, 2012

19. Sunday, March 11, 2012

20. # 10(LMS): They take care
of themselves
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21. # 10(LMS): They take care
of themselves
• Avoid burn out! (Lack of sleep,
over stressed, share tough
situations)
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22. # 10(LMS): They take care
of themselves
• Avoid burn out! (Lack of sleep,
over stressed, share tough
situations)
• “There is always tomorrow!”
Sunday, March 11, 2012

23. # 10(LMS): They take care
of themselves
• Avoid burn out! (Lack of sleep,
over stressed, share tough
situations)
• “There is always tomorrow!”
• Make it fun for each other
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24. Sunday, March 11, 2012

25. # 9 They have positive
non-verbal language
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26. # 9 They have positive
non-verbal language
• What does your non-verbal language
communicate to your staff?
Sunday, March 11, 2012

27. # 9 They have positive
non-verbal language
• What does your non-verbal language
communicate to your staff?
• Do you smile upon entering a room and/or
program area? (Tim M.)
Sunday, March 11, 2012

28. # 9 They have positive
non-verbal language
• What does your non-verbal language
communicate to your staff?
• Do you smile upon entering a room and/or
program area? (Tim M.)
• Are some people taken back by you?
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29. Sunday, March 11, 2012

30. # 8 They stick to their
convictions and they are
superior communicators!
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31. # 8 They stick to their
convictions and they are
superior communicators!
• When making a decision, weigh all options/
opinions, then don’t look back
Sunday, March 11, 2012

32. # 8 They stick to their
convictions and they are
superior communicators!
• When making a decision, weigh all options/
opinions, then don’t look back
• Wavering on anything takes away your
credibility
Sunday, March 11, 2012

33. # 8 They stick to their
convictions and they are
superior communicators!
• When making a decision, weigh all options/
opinions, then don’t look back
• Wavering on anything takes away your
credibility
• Your consistent choices/decisions set up your
Sunday, March 11, 2012

34. NO ONE
LIKES YOU!
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35. Face to Face!
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36. Sunday, March 11, 2012

37. # 7: Ultimately, they can
feel good about their
decisions
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38. # 7: Ultimately, they can
feel good about their
decisions
• At the end of the day, do you feel
comfortable about how you have lead?
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39. # 7: Ultimately, they can
feel good about their
decisions
• At the end of the day, do you feel
comfortable about how you have lead?
• Kid’s Safety, Staff Safety, Camp liability,
and your moral compass... in that
order!
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40. Sunday, March 11, 2012

41. # 6: They create a strong
sense of TEAM
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42. # 6: They create a strong
sense of TEAM
• Get as much input as possible from each
other
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43. # 6: They create a strong
sense of TEAM
• Get as much input as possible from each
other
• There is no “I” in team, BUT there is an “ME”
Sunday, March 11, 2012

44. # 6: They create a strong
sense of TEAM
• Get as much input as possible from each
other
• There is no “I” in team, BUT there is an “ME”
• Rely on each other and present a unified
front to your staff
Sunday, March 11, 2012

45. TEAM
• 2001 New England Patriots - Super Bowl Introduction
had been all year
• Everyone has a role
• Knight’s of the Round Table
• The Chain : University of Florida Football 2007
National Champions
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46. Sunday, March 11, 2012

47. Sunday, March 11, 2012

48. # 5: They remember the 24/7 rule
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49. # 5: They remember the 24/7 rule
• “Do as I say, and I’ll do as I say also”
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50. # 5: They remember the 24/7 rule
• “Do as I say, and I’ll do as I say also”
• Regardless of what you think, you are
seen at all times by everyone! (kids,
staff, etc.)
Sunday, March 11, 2012

51. # 5: They remember the 24/7 rule
• “Do as I say, and I’ll do as I say also”
• Regardless of what you think, you are
seen at all times by everyone! (kids,
staff, etc.)
• As the kids do what the staff does, so
the staff will do as you do
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52. Sunday, March 11, 2012

53. # 4: They have fun with
everyone
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54. # 4: They have fun with
everyone
• Laugh with everyone on your staff at
some point during the summer
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55. # 4: They have fun with
everyone
• Laugh with everyone on your staff at
some point during the summer
• Find out what makes your staff tick and
engage in that experience
Sunday, March 11, 2012

56. # 4: They have fun with
everyone
• Laugh with everyone on your staff at
some point during the summer
• Find out what makes your staff tick and
engage in that experience
• Be seen with all of your staff members
and share in their joy and successes
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57. Sunday, March 11, 2012

58. # 3: The are consistent and fair
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59. # 3: The are consistent and fair
• Not every situation is clear cut, but
everything doesn’t have to be explained
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60. # 3: The are consistent and fair
• Not every situation is clear cut, but
everything doesn’t have to be explained
• This is one of the most difficult parts of
being an administrator... You will get
along better with some staff than others.
You must be as objective as possible at
all times.
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61. Sunday, March 11, 2012

62. # 2: They have an “active
presence”
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63. # 2: They have an “active
presence”
• “The door’s always open.” “I have an open
door policy.” (THROW THIS AWAY!)
Sunday, March 11, 2012

64. # 2: They have an “active
presence”
• “The door’s always open.” “I have an open
door policy.” (THROW THIS AWAY!)
• How about : “I will bring the door to you!”
Sunday, March 11, 2012

65. # 2: They have an “active
presence”
• “The door’s always open.” “I have an open
door policy.” (THROW THIS AWAY!)
• How about : “I will bring the door to you!”
• The ‘Nature of the Beast’ is to not ask for
help
Sunday, March 11, 2012

66. # 2: They have an “active
presence”
• “The door’s always open.” “I have an open
door policy.” (THROW THIS AWAY!)
• How about : “I will bring the door to you!”
• The ‘Nature of the Beast’ is to not ask for
help
• Your position alone will set the tone!
Sunday, March 11, 2012

67. Sunday, March 11, 2012

68. # 1: The camper and staff safety is #1
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69. # 1: The camper and staff safety is #1
• Ask your staff to think: “How would I explain
to someone’s parents what happened?”
Sunday, March 11, 2012

70. # 1: The camper and staff safety is #1
• Ask your staff to think: “How would I explain
to someone’s parents what happened?”
• You can be safe and have fun, but
sometimes, you can have fun and not be safe!
(Decisions to make - The throwing of the
eggs)
Sunday, March 11, 2012

71. # 1: The camper and staff safety is #1
• Ask your staff to think: “How would I explain
to someone’s parents what happened?”
• You can be safe and have fun, but
sometimes, you can have fun and not be safe!
(Decisions to make - The throwing of the
eggs)
• Easy to explain a decision to anyone
Sunday, March 11, 2012

72. Sunday, March 11, 2012

73. Avoid saying
“Ready,
Shoot, Aim!”
Sunday, March 11, 2012

74. “All people care
about, is how you
are going to treat
them.”
Sunday, March 11, 2012