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Workplace, Youth
September 20, 2022

What It Means for Teens Who Are Going to Work for the First Time

By Tim Elmore What It Means for Teens Who Are Going to Work for the First Time I spoke to a Chick-fil-A owner/operator recently who told me a story I almost couldn’t believe. He said he interviewed a sixteen-year-old high school student who was so sharp, he hired her on the spot. Upon getting her uniform from this notable restaurant brand, she

Culture, Students, Youth
May 12, 2020

The Secret Weapon to Handling Mental Health Issues

I saw something last week that absolutely fascinated me. I don’t know if I would have believed it had I not seen it. Four university students were in the parking lot at our local grocery store just north of Atlanta. I heard them talking about how nervous they were about going inside to shop and how anxious they were about

Culture, Students, Youth
April 2, 2020

The Most Important Responsibilities Every Student Needs to Own

Jalen is 17 years old and in his junior year of high school. Like many teens his age, he’s preoccupied with making good grades, taking the SAT and getting into a good college. When I asked him about other concerns normally on the minds of teens like him—he balked. Me: When did you get your driver’s license? Jalen: I don’t drive. I

Culture, Parenting, Students, Youth
March 31, 2020

Three Ways to Know If Your Kid Is Dealing with Loneliness

When both of my kids were young, they had no problem expressing what they wanted or needed. My wife and I would’ve sworn they were both extroverts, as they (like millions of other Millennials) let us know if they were hungry, thirsty, in need of a toy, or desiring a friend. Then they became high school students and later, college students. Eventually,

  • Culture, Education, Leadership, Students
    April 4, 2017

    The Biggest Shift We Must Make to Win the Hearts of Students

    Last month, I spoke to a student athlete and her coach in two separate conversations. Hannah (not her real name) had just quit her soccer team. Her reason? “I just couldn’t handle the yelling and anger from my coaches any

    By Chris Harris
  • Culture, Students
    February 12, 2020

    Four Steps to Helping Students Make Good Decisions

    Alex is a college student I enjoyed a coffee with recently. Our discussion revolved around all the options he was staring with next semester, including courses and jobs, clubs and other extra-curricular activities. Like so many others, Alex is suffering

    By Chris Harris
  • Leadership, Workplace
    February 13, 2020

    How to Lead in Times of Change

    As a kid, I vividly remember getting my first cavity. I had never heard of such a thing, but the dentist explained that I had a hole in my tooth’s enamel that needed a filling. If that news wasn’t bad

    By Chris Harris
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    February 18, 2020

    Five Steps to Help Students Avoid the Comparison Trap

    Over the last five years, I’ve heard dozens of authors and speakers talk about the “comparison trap.” I believe it’s because people are not only prone to compare themselves to each other, but social media has exacerbated the problem. The

    By Chris Harris
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    February 19, 2020

    Why Tough Grading Teachers Produce Better Learners in the End

    This may not surprise you, but a new study found that students perform better on standardized tests each year when their teachers are tough graders—and argues that when students have the mindset that says “everybody gets a gold star,” it

    By Chris Harris
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    February 20, 2020

    Two Common Attitudes That Sabotage a Leader’s Effectiveness

    No leader begins their journey with the words: “I want to become a leader, so I can feel overwhelmed.” Or, “I want to become a leader because I love feeling exhausted.” Or, “I want to become a leader, so I

    By Chris Harris
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    February 25, 2020

    How Involved Should Parents Be in Their Child’s Education?

    During the past month, I found myself speaking to more than 6,500 parents in various locations across the U.S. I never have a more engaged audience than when I’m interacting with moms and dads. That month, I found the most popular

    By Chris Harris

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