Band Quote by Jon Gordon
![“We had a great educator [in the school band], a man named Larry Laurenzano. He was tough, but we knew that he loved us. And that was the beginning of playing music with people and really being inspired and having fun and being in a community.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7dd/jon-gordon-1655_band_we-had-a-great-educator-in-the-school-ba_592776.jpg)
“We had a great educator [in the school band], a man named Larry Laurenzano. He was tough, but we knew that he loved us. And that was the beginning of playing music with people and really being inspired and having fun and being in a community.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Positive Leadership, 2015
A tough but caring educator inspired community and joy through music, showing leadership thrives on compassion and shared purpose.
In simple terms: A caring teacher sparked community and fun through music.
Key Takeaway
Lead with compassion to inspire teamwork.
Themes
leadership
community
music
inspiration
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school bands
- team projects
- community choirs
- workplace teams
Key Concepts
positive psychology
mentor influence
collective creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does compassion enhance group performance?
- When might strict discipline be more effective than inspiration?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on positivity can overlook legitimate grievances.
![“Walk down Forest Ave to Joey's Pizza like we used to do after performances, which doesn't exist anymore. We had a sense of community [in the school band].” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b1b/jon-gordon-1655_band_walk-down-forest-ave-to-joey-s-pizza-lik_2834884.jpg)
![“We still talk about [school band]. Almost 40 years later. It's like people are talking about, "Man we need to have a morning band reunion".” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1a/jon-gordon-1655_band_we-still-talk-about-school-band-almost-4_2935248.jpg)
![“Ernie Hayes, Jimmy Lewis, and either Belton Evans or Khalil Mahdi on drums [were in Sweet Basil]. All those guys really took care of me.” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/400/jon-gordon-1655_basil_ernie-hayes-jimmy-lewis-and-either-belto_200776.jpg)
