Mentor & Maestro: The Verna Ruffin Approach
Over her career, Verna Ruffin has been an Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Area Superintendent, and Superintendent. But it was her first educational role – as a band director in Lafayette, Louisiana – which gave Verna a glimpse into a hidden power: Each person’s ability to orchestrate a plan that helps all involved succeed.
Through time spent with Verna, you will enhance your hidden power to become the best mentor and maestro you can be.
The Mentor & Maestro Approach
Become the Best Mentor:
Have a sounding board to help you think through strategies and actions
- Leadership Development: Develop personal and professional skills
- Purpose Finding: Clarify and align your primary purpose
- Thought Partnership: Have an experienced thought partner
- Targeted Insights: Leverage targeted, situational insights
Become the Best Maestro:
Succeed by guiding your people to work collaboratively and confidently
- Ideal Future Mapping: Map your ideal future and outcomes
- Action Planning: Establish a clear and inclusive plan
- Influence Orchestration: Orchestrate more influence by your team
- Player Empowerment: Empower the players around you