Idk about all of y’all but I’m a staff member who works for my students. And because they know I’m working for/respect them, they are pliable and willing to learn.
It’s not about wielding unyielding authority. Students have weight in this relationship. It’s a give and take. https://twitter.com/kungfuk432/status/1286695403551776768">https://twitter.com/kungfuk43...

I’m reading some takes that are arguing against Kenny but y’all are being purposefully obtuse. He’s not saying to fuck rules and be rude to your staff. He’s literally just saying that as a young student you shouldn’t let yourself get fucked with just cuz staff has authority.

I was pushed around SO MUCH by staff when I first started dci/wgi. It almost broke my spirit and I was going to quit entirely back in 2017.
I’m paying $3500+ to learn and have fun, so why would I allow myself to be mistreated or talked down to?

But then I moved to CA, marched pulse, and had an amazing member experience because the staff took care of me and listened to my input.

So I empower all of my students to have a voice. I listen to them respectfully, and they listen to me respectfully as well. Understand balance.