Leadership
How to Help Students Fight a Victim Mentality
6shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore I read two recent news stories that left me stunned. One young man from India chose to sue his parents for giving birth to him. He argued that he never asked to be born into this crazy world, and he wants some cash for having to…
Continue ReadingThe Best Way to View the Pandemic, Two Years Into COVID-19
1share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore The name COVID-19 is derived from three words. The first syllable, CO, is taken from corona. The second syllable, VI, is taken from virus. The D is for disease. And the number 19, reminds us that the virus began in 2019 when we first heard about missteps…
Continue ReadingWhy I Remain Optimistic About Generation Z
7shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore I just met a young woman on a podcast interview who helped me recapture my hope for the future. Her name is Shamma Al Mazrui, and she is from the United Arab Emirates. Shamma graduated from New York University, Abu Dhabi, as her nation’s first…
Continue ReadingHow Four Generations Differ in Their Approaches to Work
4shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore In 2020, I heard a 19-year-old member of Generation Z use the word cheugy as he made fun of someone who was trying too hard to be hip and trendy. When I asked what older person he was poking fun at, he explained it was a…
Continue ReadingThe Top Ten Leadership Movies of 2021
1share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore In the past, I’ve posted blogs on great leadership movies and the conversations they can start with colleagues and students. Below, I offer you my list of the top leadership movies of 2021. This past year, the theme of leadership was subtle but definitely present. My son,…
Continue ReadingThe One Thing I Do at the Beginning of Each Year
0share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore Last week, I posted a ritual I perform at the end of each year. A second ritual I do is a natural follow-up. It enables me to enter a new year on purpose. After I invest a morning reviewing the previous year, I spend the second…
Continue ReadingThe One Thing I Do at the End of Each Year
1share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore For 36 years now, I have performed a ritual at the end of December. It’s the way I wrap up each year and gain some perspective on my life. I take half of a day to get completely alone. Usually, I get away from the house…
Continue ReadingTen Interesting Facts About Generation Z and How They Affect Us All
11shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tim Elmore The Millennials are a generation who experienced an up-economy during their childhood but a declining one as they came of age. Generation Z is a population that endured a down economy during childhood but are hopeful it will be up as they come of age. The last twenty…
Continue ReadingAdvice to Teachers and Parents When Guiding Teens on Instagram
9shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn By: Tim Elmore Anyone who cares about young people should see the data just revealed on Instagram and its parent company Facebook. Millions of teenagers, mostly girls, have spiraled into symptoms of depression and despair after spending time on these platforms. The data seems to indicate the connection between depression…
Continue ReadingNow is the Time for Leaders to Step Up
10shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Have you heard about the latest trend? People are resigning from their jobs in droves. By the millions. Inc. magazine reported on The Great Resignation, detailing the numbers; and they’re staggering. The Great Resignation, is a term coined in 2019 by Texas A&M’s Anthony Klotz to predict a mass exodus…
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