Let’s talk about Student Leadership today. More specifically, let’s talk about developing Students with leadership potential. Over the past 5 years I have had a student leadership team of some sort. The intensity has increased each year as I try to find the right balance between commitment and over commitment. …
Pour Into People
I’m at camp this week working a group of student leaders. We will be teaching leadership principles, giving them opportunities to lead, and teaching them to evaluate as they go. So, today’s thought is a short one: find people to pour into. They are all around you. They vary in …
Landmarks and Memories
Sometimes I wonder if everyone operates the same way I do. Today, let’s find out. When I drive by certain landmarks and have a memory come to mind, it is generally something I was listening to at the time. As a result, I can drive by a windmill and remember …
The Tension of the 3rd Question
Last week I went to camp. One of my roles at camp was to teach leadership to a group of 12 students. What I did not anticipate, however, was the leadership challenge I was going to face in the process. The kids were great. They were willing to step up …
Leadership and Yard Work
Yesterday was a milestone for me as a father. I have a busy week this week, so I took some time yesterday morning to mow my yard. This time around, however, was different. I had a helper. My 10 year old, earlier this summer, went through Papa and Mimi Lawnmower …