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: … …
wes 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 …
The Pendulum Swing
I think there are two types of people in the world: those who have a plan before starting something, and those who build the plan as they go along. Maybe it’s more of a pendulum arc, where the you are somewhere on the swing of the pendulum, but it’s possible …
Check It Out: The First Two Steps
There are a few authors on leadership, and especially student leadership, that generally fall into the category of “must read” for me. One of those is Tim Elmore. Imagine my glee this morning when, as I was perusing my emails, I decided to click on a blog post of his …
Naming Leadership
My oldest daughter turns 12 tomorrow. When she was younger, she had imaginary friends. Each friend had a name, none of which I can remember. But the name made them personal. Hang with me for a minute. If you have children, or have ever been one, then you know the …