Ten Shifts We’ve Made Today
Follow @TimElmore Think for a moment about the changes that have taken place over the last few generations. It sounds cliché, but we’re definitely living in a new day. As I observe the realities of our time, I notice people have the same needs we did 50 years ago — the only difference is that we’ve found new ways to meet
The Link Between Family History and Resilience in Students
Follow @TimElmore Yesterday, I posted a blog about the connection between students who know history well and their ability to display resilience. It might seem like a strange correlation, but a growing body of research now connects the two. When I know my history, I feel part of something larger and can be inspired to play my role. I’m encouraged by
How History Class Increases Resilience in Students
Follow @TimElmore Let’s walk down memory lane. Do you remember the hilarious segments of Jay Leno on The Tonight Show called “Jay Walking”, in which he interviewed everyday people on the street about familiar facts from U.S. history? Here are a few of the questions he asked: Q: What country did America fight in the Revolutionary War? A: France. Or, was it
The Secret to Making Creative Higher Education Work
Follow @TimElmore As the 2016 presidential campaign heats up, we can be sure of one thing: the cost of a college education will be a primary topic. More and more politicians, as well as business leaders, are hopping into the conversation, suggesting that education is migrating toward ”free.” Every kid deserves a chance at higher education without amassing huge debt. It’s an
Do Your Students Struggle With Hikikomori?
Follow @TimElmore Have you heard of “Hikikomori”? It’s a phenomenon that we first read about in Japan, but it has spread to other cultures such as Spain, France, Italy, and Latin America. It’s a trend describing socially withdrawn youth. And the trend is spreading. According to the University of Michigan, “They are modern day hermits—hundreds of thousands of young people who have
The Key Role of Intuition in Students’ Decisions
Follow @TimElmore I just had a difficult conversation with my son Jonathan. He is an intelligent 23 year old who loves to serve people. Our discussion was hard because it concerned the mismatch with his recent summer job waiting tables at a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. Even though it involved serving people, it just wasn’t a fit, so he
Parents: Stop Defending Your Child’s Bad Behavior!
Follow @TimElmore A 2013 Labor Day party of 300 teens turned into a crime. As many as 300 high school students broke into the New York home of former football great Brian Holloway and vandalized it. They painted graffiti all over the walls, urinated on the floor, and stole property. What’s crazy about this incident is that Brian and his son
Five Ways Millennials Changed as They Grew Up
Follow @TimElmore You remember first reading about the Millennial Generation, don’t you? These were the new kids fifteen years ago who all wanted to start non-profits, dedicate their lives to helping other people, and change the world before ever buying a home. And, they would not “settle” for those materialistic priorities mom and dad pursued. A new poll, however — sponsored by
A Model for Coaches to Connect with Millennials
When Jim Tomsula took over as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the first questions he got from journalists was about his stance on social media. His reply: “I don’t like it at all. I don’t know anything about it. I don’t do it. I don’t use it.” Within a month, however, Coach Tomsula had a change of heart
How to Live Out Your Convictions Without Judging Others
Follow @TimElmore America has experienced a great deal of turmoil in the past year. All you have to do is look at the civil unrest over the last 12 months to see that America has still not grown past controversial issues like racial prejudice, moral pluralism and gender equality. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Many people have a difficult
What Are We Teaching Millennials About Their Image?
Follow @TimElmore It’s hard to argue against the reality that American adolescents and young adults are really into their image these days. Whether it’s a selfie, a Facebook profile, a Snapchat video or an Instagram pic, today’s youth have become well-versed in the art of looking good on social media. But what has it done to the real image—the self-image of this
Seven Changes That Affect Every Generation
Follow @TimElmore If you were born before 1980, I'm sure you’ve noticed an interesting trend: it seems that every generation of adults looks at the newest batch of kids and is sure they are the worst bunch of rebels our world has ever seen. Thousands of years ago, Socrates wrote of the misguided youth in Greece and was sure they were
Seven Shifts as Generation Y Becomes Generation Z
Follow @TimElmore Get ready. Over the next few years, we’ll be hearing more and more about the “next” generation of kids emerging into young adulthood. They’re the kids following Generation Y, often called Generation Z. According to studies that classify Generation Z as students born since 2001, they are a smaller population who grew up with different realities than the Millennials.
The Top Traits We Look for in Millennial Team Members
Follow @TimElmore As I travel, I meet leaders who consistently ask about hiring and firing staff. How do we find good members and how do we cultivate their talent? How do we find young staff members who possess a strong work ethic and great attitudes? Great questions. Whether you’re student affairs staff or an HR executive in business, we all face