Five Leadership Traits that we hope to instill in all members of the Carmel High School Marching Band:
#1: Carmel student leaders must lead by example.
In any good team or ensemble, leaders must be great examples and even role models. Great student leaders walk their talk and lead by example more so than they do with words. Great student leaders also understand that part of their job is to help produce positive momentum within the group.
#2: Carmel student leaders must have integrity and believability.
Students tend to follow a person they can trust, who is consistent in all situations, and who is not a hypocrite. Student leaders with integrity do what they say they’re going to do, no matter how busy they are at the time.
#3: Carmel student leaders work together to develop a culture of excellence.
Our good friend and motivational speaker, Scott Lang is known to constantly preach that “The MORE you GIVE, The MORE you GET”. Student leaders work to create a paradigm that is exciting and dynamic, while the emphasis is always on excellence. The Carmel Marching Band must stand for something that is extraordinary enough that the feelings the members get from belonging can’t be duplicated anywhere else.
#4: Carmel student leaders must be willing to work hard and realize that their role is a position of service.
Simply put, Carmel student leaders know that their role is to serve others and they are okay with the fact that being a student leader is often a thankless job.
#5: Carmel student leaders must have a vision, mission and purpose.
Carmel student leaders should have a realistic, yet forward thinking mission statement and work to develop the “buy-in” from the remainder of the group. All life journeys require negotiating your way through obstacles, and followers want to know that there are people they can count on to get them through the tough situations.
CARMEL BANDS: CONTINUING TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AS A LIFESTYLE!
From Mr. Saucedo (with thanks to Scott Rush at Wando High School for his insight into leadership)…
