Generation Z
How Three Young Leaders Went Beyond Boasting and Posting to Hosting
2shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn As sad as they are, I find that treasures often emerge after a tragedy. That’s exactly what we’ve seen in the aftermath of the George Floyd murder at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Over the last several weeks, the whole world has witnessed protesters, mostly young…
Continue ReadingHow to Help Gen Z Through the COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis
17shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Most of us were shocked when we heard that medical doctor, Lorna Breen, died by suicide on April 27, 2020. Although she was doing all she could to fight the spread of the coronavirus as a doctor, her own mental health was dealt a mortal blow when she ended…
Continue ReadingHow to Lead Generation Z When You’re Not in Charge
6shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Leading is never easy–especially when you don’t have a badge. And it can be even tougher when you attempt to lead students. By this, I mean gaining authority in a teen’s life is an accomplishment, especially if you have no title or position of leadership. Consider this case study…
Continue ReadingHow Student Leadership is Morphing for Generation Z
21shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn “I see leadership differently than my parent’s generation does.” Those are the words of Brandon, a college sophomore, who ended his semester at home when the entire student body at Vanderbilt University left due to COVID-19. The coronavirus is changing us, and Brandon believes it is only accelerating a…
Continue ReadingDo You Know What Your Student-Athletes Need from You Now?
18shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn I spoke to a couple of NCAA Division One coaches by phone last week. Both were holding up OK but were inquiring about how to manage their current reality as both student-athletes and coaches are separated, routines are upset, and so many are anxious. Recruiting looks different. Strength and…
Continue ReadingHow Will a Global Pandemic Impact Generation Z as They Become Adults?
18shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Do you remember where you were when the Berlin Wall came down? Or when September 11th happened? I bet you do if you were around during these events. They were huge. But, do you recall where you were when you heard about COVID-19? Maybe not, because it was a…
Continue ReadingHow to Help Generation Z Break Free from the All-or-Nothing Mindset
18shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Have you noticed what’s happening around our country? Psychologists call it all-or-nothing thinking. It’s when a person assumes: My life is either awesome or it’s terrible. My job is either fantastic or it’s disgusting. I am either beautiful or I am ugly. My classmates are either smart or they’re…
Continue ReadingWhat Message are We Sending to Generation Z?
33shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Note: Today’s post is available for you to either watch as a vlog or read as a blog post below. An NPR online report stunned me recently. I didn’t know whether to chuckle or to mourn our “snowflake generation.” And it’s not the kids—it’s the adults. Along with hand…
Continue ReadingHow the Coronavirus Could Affect Generation Z
27shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Every time period in history is shaped by the significant events that occur during that season. Each generation is marked by shared experiences, music, heroes, villains, tragedies, TV shows and economies. Let’s walk down memory lane: My parents grew up during the Great Depression and brought a “waste not,…
Continue ReadingHow to Encourage Healthy Vulnerability in the Most Private Generation
2shares Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn I spoke to a college freshman who is among a growing number of students who are getting off of social media. Yes—you read that correctly. She’s done with it. When I asked her reasons why, she confided in me, “I’m just tired of getting requests from people I don’t…
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