Scott Lang Leadership Seminars

My father wrote the poem below on the day my brother Todd died and with his passing, it seems only fitting to share it once again.  Good bye Dad, we love you.  You were our buddy.

-  Your loving sons

My Buddy

How do you speak to an angel

who used to bounce on your knee

and kissed away his hurts

that would one day take him away from me

He touched us all in many ways

to each his own they felt

his gift of love and meaning

with joy to me he dealt

My nights are not so dark now

and his love I now can share

for my buddy is now in heaven

with god his charge to care

- jfl

We are off to the races.  After eighteen workshops in 10 days…well…I am exhausted.  I have met some of the most extraordinary young leaders from all over the United States and am looking foward to meeting so many more as I beign what is already booked as my busiest workshop season ever.  With all that is going on, there is still time to look to the fall and secure a date for your group. Be sure to visit my calendar page to see what dates are still available and when I will be in your part of the country.

To say that the Music for All Summer Symposium was a success would be the understatement of the century.  To have over five hundred student leaders and an all star faculty in place made for a magical experience for students and staff alike.  After having attended four previous camps, I can honestly state that this was by far and away the best group of leaders yet!  Congrats everyone and be sure to keep me in the loop as you move forward in changing the world!

Congratulations to one and all for an incredible ‘08 experience.  The feedback has been overwhelming to say the least and we could not be more pleased and proud with all that was accomplished.  We know that this is just the beginning of your leadership journey and look forward to see your success in the days, weeks and months ahead.  If there is ANYTHING we can do to be of service, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Last night, the television news program 60 MINUTES did a feature segment entitled El Sistema (The System). This Venezuelan music education program is so powerful and compelling that it is achieving remarkable results and gaining international acclaim.

Through a system of early music training and local orchestras, El Sistema has developed into a highly successful nationwide music program for at-risk youth. To view the video click here.

Please accept my apologies for the unwanted intrusion into your day but I felt this important piece of advocacy and information was worth your while.

A good friend and client, Danny Orrantia, Director from Evergreen High School in Portland, Oregon sent me this pic he took on a recent band trip. He proclaimed, “Even Carl’s Jr. gets it!” As much as I would like to take credit for their new found enlightenment, I really wish I would have come up with, “Where’s the beef?!  You can also see a powerful New Balance commercial featuring a familiar phrase by clicking here.

Thanks Danny and Olivia!

Recently I had the opportunity to watch an episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring Patrick Hughes, a young trumpet player attending the University of Louisville. This two hour heartwarming special told the story of a young person, blind and crippled from birth and his savant like musical talents. Beyond and behind this incredible young musician stood a loving a supportive family, including a father who attended all of Patrick’s college classes including pushing his wheel chair around at marching band practice so Patrick could be a part of the Cardinal Marching Band.

If you would like to watch the episode (2 hours), click here. If you would like to view the ESPN short story on Patrick (2 minutes), click here. Either way, be prepared to be touched and inspired!

It’s hard to believe that in just four short years we have reached this seemingly unreachable milestone. Currently we have hosted 296 workshops…At this rate we will reach this celebratory moment sometime in March or April. I just want to thank each and every young person who has helped me to grow as a person and as a leadership trainer. I am deeply indebted to each and every one of you for allowing me to fallow my passion and share my dream!

We are excited to announce that we have completed the video shoot process for Leadership Success II. We are extremely excited with what we have so far and know that this new project will be a worthy and strong addition to your leadership development library. The project includes a student session, individual and group interviews, a director debrief and a one on one sit down with the master, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser.

There is much work to be done yet, but we anticipate a summer release. Be sure to check back for more details.

After much anticipation (well hardly any anticipation by anyone other than me) LTG has rolled of the presses and into the world. This must be what it feels like to give birth…(except with a lot less pain and eighteen months more time). If you would like to purchase learn more about the book, purchase your copy, or see a portion of the instructional video, you can do so by clicking here. As soon as we are able to meet the overwhelming demands for copies of the book by my legion of loyal fans (my mother promised to buy three copies), we will send your copy out immediately (since you paid, my mother can wait).

As you know, Leadership Travel Guide is designed to be an extended curricula for your entire leadership team. In addition to serving as a dynamic learning tool, when completed, the book will be a tremendous keepsake for you and your students. For those ordering ten copies or more, you receive a substantial discount as well as a FREE copy of the instructional video. For more information about this offer, please contact me by clicking here!