Let’s Rethink How We Lead Students – Part Three
Today, I'll finish a three part series on what’s happened to the young people and what we can do to lead students.
Let’s Rethink How We Lead Students – Part Two
Over-parenting and misdirected parenting are all too common. Let's look at another idea to lead students and remedy this situation.
Let’s Rethink How We Lead Students – Part One
Over-parenting and misdirected parenting are all too common. Today, I'll unpack what’s happened to the young people and what we can do to lead students.
Podcast # 4: A Missing Step in Today’s Parenting Path
In the last episode of the Growing Leaders Podcast, we discussed the relationship between teens and technology. In today's episode, we are looking at a missing step in today's parenting path.
The Habitudes Practiced by Abraham Lincoln
Have you had a chance to see the movie, “Lincoln” yet? This won’t shock you, but Lincoln was a beautiful model of several Habitudes.
Images, Conversations & Experiences: A Real Life Example – Part 3
Recently, I met Jack Hart, who’s developed a different way of engaging young people. I thought you’d enjoy my interview with him. Part 3 of 3.
Images, Conversations & Experiences: A Real Life Example – Part 2
Recently, I met Jack Hart, who’s developed a different way of engaging young people. I thought you’d enjoy my interview with him. Part 2 of 3.
Images, Conversations & Experiences: A Real Life Example – Part 1
Recently, I met Jack Hart, who’s developed a different way of engaging young people. I thought you’d enjoy my interview with him. Part 1 of 3.
Five Qualities Employers Look For in Grads
Each year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers surveys employers to rate the top qualities employers look for in their new hires.
The ABC’s: How Students Naturally Become Leaders for Peers
Nearly every week I talk to coaches, faculty or staff at schools who say they can’t find students who will “step up to the plate” and serve as a leader.
Generation Y Doesn’t Understand You
I recently met with some Generation Y college athletes to better understand their concerns. Here are five big questions they need adults to explain.
The Currency of Generation iY
The currency of Generation iY has shifted. They’re not really after money. The currency of Generation iY is much more rare.
How To Be a Great Intern (Part Two)
Yesterday, I started a two-part series on how to be a great intern. Here are five more tips that you can share with students seeking internships.
How To Be a Great Intern (Part One)
Today’s students need to take advantage of internships more than ever. Knowing how to be a great intern opens doors. In this post I share four ideas.
Apple Maps Fix Coming: The Power of a Leader’s Apology
An Apple Maps fix is on the way. It all started with a leader's apology by Apple CEO Tim Cook. There's a great leadership lesson here for us.
A Letter to our Next President
Dear Mr. President,
After today—you’ll be able to stop campaigning and begin leading our nation. May I just say, this is great news for the American people. We’ve all grown weary of negative campaign ads blasting the other candidate. What we need now is a leader who can and will win the allegiance of both parties and all citizens by demonstrating competence at getting this country working again, by displaying empathy for all people, and by leading from principles rather than merely reacting to special interest groups lobbying for influence. We need a leader who will take a stand.
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By VOA [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]More than anything, however, I want to remind you that you are laying the groundwork for the next generation.
Solving the Empathy Problem
Most of us have been following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The devastating storm, wiped out hundreds of miles of coastline, leaving 600,000 with no power and at last count, killing almost 100 people. It was an unforgettable tragedy. Many who survived have claimed to have “lost loads of memories” due to the hurricane.
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If you work with students, this may be a great opportunity to confront the empathy problem. I’ve cited the University of Michigan study that claims college students today are 40% less empathetic than just ten years ago. Over a decade ago, we witnessed another tragedy with the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Students were among the largest demographic to volunteer to help victims. So far, we’re not seeing many youth visiting New Jersey or New York to help anyone. In fact, I overheard students today laughing at one woman who wept over the loss of her pet dog. Hmm. This may just be a great time to push “pause” and use this experience to build compassion in kids:
My Four Big Predictions for the Future of Education
It’s a hot button in the news. America’s educational system is broken, both at the K-12 level as well as higher education. The future of education looks bleak. But, how we do to fix it?
As I keep my ear to the ground, I predict four big changes we will see in schools over the next ten years. We will see these in schools and universities as our economy and our culture demand change from us.
Here are four big forecasts for the future of education:
A School District That’s Actually Preparing Kids for a Career
I love it when I meet adults who are intentional about preparing kids for a career. I recently met some parents and teachers in Allen, Texas who model this.