I’ve said for years that I have an uncanny ability to see both sides of an argument. Most of the time, I can argue either side, and often, because of that, I have a difficult time landing on one or the other. Today, I want to hear from you. As …
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Leaders Show Up
If you’ve worked with students for very long (or people in general), I’m guessing the following conversation rings some bells: Student: I want to step up and be more of a leader. Me: That’s great! Here are some things to keep in mind. Student: ***Misses the next month*** Me: … …
That’s What We Do
Monday night I attended a band concert for my oldest daughter. As I was sitting in a chair watching her band-mates leave in droves and wondering where she was, I realized what was happening through a conversation we had a week earlier. “We show up early and stay late. That’s …
Thoughts and Actions
Periodically I read a post from another blog and think to myself, “I don’t know if I could have said this any better.” That happened to me this morning. Tim Elmore is a strong name in the field of developing student leaders. His company, Growing Leaders, is an incredible resource …
3 Thoughts on See You at the Pole
Yesterday was when schools all around the nation observed See You at the Pole. This event began almost 30 years ago as a group of students planned to gather around their flagpole and pray for their classmates, teachers, administration, and country. Over the years, it has grown, even crossing national …