LeaderTip #12: What To Do When You Mentor Someone
Enjoy the 12th and last "LeaderTip" of the summer, focusing on What To Do When You Mentor Someone. Friday "LeaderTips" will be back in August!
The College Gap
Here’s a fact that may be news to you. Kids today are among the first generation in a century that may be less educated than their parents. Yep. This is the issue that has educators and social scientists musing: America’s trend has been that children are typically more educated than their parents, through each generation. Today—that trend is in decline.
Podcast #12: “Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids…and How to Correct Them”
This podcast was inspired by Dr. Elmore's blog, “Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids…and How to Correct Them” after it went viral in February 2013.
Left Brain Schools in a Right Brain World
The left-brain is about FACTS. The right-brain is about CREATIVITY. Both are necessary, but more and more, our world is driven by right brain thought.
LeaderTip #11: How to Establish a Mentoring Relationship
I consistently talk to people about the importance of mentoring, and how very few organizations really practice the art of “mentoring” or “coaching” well.
Five Reasons Why Schools Must Handle Stress Better
Despite the poor opinions you may have about teens today, it is important to know that they’re the most “stressed generation in recent history."
Leadership That Works with Generation iY
Michael Weisser is a leadership case study for us. The very spirit he demonstrated is the kind of leader who attracts young people today.
Capitalizing on the Strengths of Generation iY
Recently I read a report, published in 1935 during the Great Depression. While it was written nearly 80 years ago, the report sounds strangely familiar.
Growing Moral Intelligence in Athletes
Moral Intelligence is the courage to make decisions based on what’s right, not what’s beneficial or convenient.
LeaderTip #10: How to Connect with People
Success in school is about 75% I.Q., and 25% E.Q. Once you enter your career, it’s just the opposite.
The Oklahoma Tornadoes: Finding the Silver Lining in the Clouds
We all heard about the tornado that wiped out a gigantic chunk of Moore, Oklahoma, just outside of Oklahoma City.
Two Ingredients That Make Passion Work in Your Life
Passion requires at least two ingredients if it is ever going to turn into action. The two ingredients are ambition and discomfort.
Make Excellence Non-Negotiable- By Brad Lomenick
Make Excellence Non-Negotiable- As a leader, are you operating at good, better or best?
Immigrants & Natives: Four Questions to Evaluate Yourself
New technology often divides the human population into two segments; you're either a native or an immigrant.
LeaderTip #9: How to Develop a Person While You Delegate a Project
The job of a leader is to cultivate team members and delegate projects to others who “own” the vision like they do.
Employers: Ready or Not, Here Comes Generation iY
These grads from Generation iY (the kids born since 1990) are now job hunting. Business media is inspecting them like scouts hunt gifted athletes.
Podcast #11: An Interview with Dan Pink
In today's episode of the Growing Leaders podcast, we share an interview with Dan Pink, author of A Whole New Mind, Drive, and To Sell is Human.
Eight Terms to Understand Generation iY
One minute you think you’ve figure out this new generation of kids and the next, you feel you’re on a learning curve again.
We Just Celebrated Our Tenth Birthday
Last week was a milestone for me, and for our team at Growing Leaders. We celebrated our tenth birthday on Thursday night.