Signs That It’s Time for a Teacher to Find a New Job
I have the privilege of being in front of thousands of teachers every year. I should tell you, they are my heroes.
Leadership Lessons We’re Learning from Washington D.C.
Our country's debt is at an all time high. What if students had the same over-spending habits that congress practice in their budget?
Dumping Our Excuses
Here's the story of a severely disabled young girl who’s refused to make excuses for not growing and learning. She's become a model to her country.
Advice for New Job Seekers
Not too long ago, one of our Growing Leaders’ board members, Randy Hain interviewed me about advice for job seekers in the workplace.
Wishing We Were Someone Else
Yesterday, I blogged about Amercia’s fascination with “someone else.” Often it’s celebrities, or athletes, but we are following them like never before, wishing we had their life, their wealth, their success. It’s done number on us, as a culture.
Do You Wish You Were Someone Else?
Have you noticed a trend in our culture, especially over the last fifteen years? Let me illustrate it with a few current news stories. A film is coming out soon, called “The Bling Ring.” It’s another story of a girl, played by Emma Watson, who’s so obsessed with celebrities she breaks into their homes and steals from them. The result? She
Producing More Than We Consume
Any healthy organization, company, government—or individual—produces more goods and services than they consume. We must add more value than what we receive.
Four Secrets That Enable Generation iY to Love Their Work
For those of us who manage and lead young people from Generation iY, I think some solutions lie within our reach to help them love their jobs.
Millennials Still Believe They Can Change the World
Despite what you’ve read about millennials in the workplace, as a generation they genuinely believe they can change their communities…and the entire world.
What Leadership Traits Are You Planting?
A friend of mine sent me this short story about planting leadership traits. It’s simple but profound. Hope you enjoy it and practice its truth.
Podcast #13: Ten Ways We Can Lead Better
Today, we want to dive into solutions for the 3 huge mistakes we make leading kids to help you lead better as a parent, coach, and educator.
Facebook: Entitlement or Empowerment?
I want to start a conversation. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the role of Facebook at work
Are You Resistant to the Change Generation iY Brings?
For centuries, older generations dig their heels in and resist the changes that emerging generations like generation iY brings, as they become adults.
Meet Generation Limbo (Part Two)
On Wednesday, I blogged about what the New York Times calls, "Generation Limbo". Today, I want to offer conversation starters to spark solutions.
A New Kind of Child Abuse in Athletics
I am spotting a new kind of child abuse among coaches in athletics, even at the NCAA level. Do coaches value something more than developing great students?
Meet Generation Limbo
Generation iY and the Touch Screen Generation are close to entering the adult world; and many are finding themselves in generation limbo.
Google Glass Explorers are the New Wave
Have you seen them? I previewed these special google glass explorers three years ago, and now Google is introducing them like a movie premiere in Hollywood.
What an Internship Means to Us
With the economy the way it is, it seems we hear more and more about people doing “internships” these days.
A New Solution to Thwart Bullies
It seems every school in America is seeking ways to reduce bullies on their campus.
What Does Freedom Require?
It’s been said over and over again. Freedom isn’t free. The reason we can enjoy freedom is because someone was responsible.
How Materialism Can Hinder Maturity in Students
According to a recent report, today’s teenagers display more materialism than their Baby Boomer parents.
For Students, A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
Some of the most effective teachers use the saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words", and apply that to their teaching styles.
Highlights From The National Leadership Forum
This past week, we hosted our 2013 National Leadership Forum in Atlanta, GA. Our theme: "Marching Off the Map."