I must admit, after reading Alan M. Blankstein's book "Failure Is NOT an Option" a few years ago, I was all for that concept....I even chose it as a theme one school year. As I look back, I see that I took on this theme without the true understanding of its meaning. I now understand that Failure should not be FINAL...but it is indeed an option! Our mistakes or "failures" are what allow us to grow, develop, and learn.
Being a native of North Carolina and a true Michael Jordan Fan, when I don't succeed in the manner in which I would like to, I always say to myself..."well MJ was cut from the varsity high school basketball team"...I move on, because I know that Failure is NOT final! I can still go on to be and do great things!
I still use the knowledge and information gained through reading "Failure Is NOT an Option", but I apply it differently now. The six principles identified in that book still guides my quest in developing leaders:
Principle #1- Common Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
Principle #2- Ensuring Achievement for All Students: Systems for Prevention and Intervention
Principle #3- Collaborative Teaming Focused on Teaching and Learning
Principle #4- Using Data to Guide Decision Making and Continuous Improvement
Principle #5 - Gaining Active Engagement From Family and Community
Principle #6- Building Sustainable Leadership Capacity
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