Podcast # 7: An Interview with Dan Pink
In the last episode of the Growing Leaders Podcast, we discussed why adults must prepare students to transition well (based on this blog post). In today's episode, we share an interview with Dan Pink, author of A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human.
Leadership Lessons From Cooperstown, New York
It was bitter cold in Cooperstown this past week, but the school teachers and administrators were warm and inviting, offering some great leadership lessons.
Creative Ideas to Prepare a Kid for Life
An interview with Growing Leaders intern, Jim Woodard. I asked him what creative ideas his parens used to prepare him for life.
The Value of Authenticity for a Leader
What is the value of authenticity? Good leaders provide an increasingly rare commodity in today’s world: they are indeed the real deal.
Are Leaders Born or Made?
It’s an age-old question: are leaders born or made? New research sheds light on leadership as an inherited trait.
The Value of Work (Part Four)
As Americans, we usually pride ourselves in being the best. We love being number one in the world—just not in this particular category.
The Value of Work (Part Three)
Unemployment is one of the cruelest experiences a human can endure as it relates to their self-esteem. Let's look at the consequences of not working.
The Value of Work (Part Two)
When we labor at something meaningful—offering goods or services to our community—we engage in an activity that benefits us far more deeply than financial
The Value of Work (Part One)
A missing piece in helping students mature is work. Today—the average teen in America is not employed. Part one of a four-part series examining this trend.
Ebook Reading on the Rise, Printed Books on the Decline
More Americans readers, ages 16 and older, are embracing e-readers. While two thirds still read paper books, trends show ebook reading on the rise.
The Difference Between Arrogance and Self Confidence
In today's post, I'm examining the difference between arrogance and self confidence. How can we teach today's students the difference between the two?
Habitudes for the Journey: The Art of Navigating Transitions
Today, I am excited to announce the official launch of Habitudes for the Journey. It is essential that adults prepare them to transition well.
My Favorite Books of 2012
My favorite books of 2012 is made up of books on personal growth, leadership, kids and culture and our spiritual journey.
The Five Greatest Predictors of Student Success
We've identified the top predictors of student success. When a student experiences these five realities they are most likely to graduate and excel in life.
Podcast # 6: Why Adults Must Prepare Students to Transition Well
In the last episode of the Growing Leaders Podcast, we discussed when to end a relationship (based on this blog post). In today's episode, we are looking at why adults must prepare students to transition well.
A Cell Phone Agreement with a 13 Year Old
Janell Burley Hofmann gave her son an iPhone for Christmas. But with it, came a “contract” that is an interesting guide to leading Generation iY kids.
How to Move From Helicopter Parents to Lighthouse Leaders | Part Two
Today—I’d like to suggest some ways we can move from helicopter parents (or teachers, coaches, etc.) to lighthouse leaders.
How to Move From Helicopter Parents to Lighthouse Leaders | Part One
Whatever your role with students—you have to admit, we’re hearing more stories these days about how helicopter parents are “hovering” over their kids.
Repost: Behind the Curtain of My Mentoring Group (Part Three)
Part Three of a three-part series revealing what I do in my mentoring group. Today's topic: what we do in the mentor group.
Repost: Behind the Curtain of My Mentoring Group (Part Two)
Part Two of a three-part series revealing what I do in my mentoring group. Today's topic: the qualities I look for in someone to mentor.
Repost: Behind the Curtain of My Mentoring Group (Part One)
Part One of a three-part series revealing what I do in my mentoring group. Today's topics: the qualities I look for in someone to mentor.
Windshields and Rearview Mirrors
When I was learning to drive, I found that rearview mirrors were good to glance at, but not to gaze at. Most of the time, it’s best to look straight ahead.