Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore: Recent Episodes
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Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, Dr. Tim Elmore shares practical advice on leading the next generation. With special guests such as John C. Maxwell, Dan Pink and Carol Dweck, listeners will get a fresh perspective and tips on how to best connect with today’s young adults. Episodes include conversations on leadership, education, athletics, parenting, and more as we aim to equip you to lead the next generation.
In this episode of Generations at Work, hosts Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore unpack the complexities of accountability in today’s multi-generational workplace. Together, they explore how different generations—from Boomers to Gen Z—perceive and respond to accountability, and discuss the impact of management styles, trust, and organizational culture on team performance. Tim shares practical stories, including presidential case studies, to illustrate the power of authentic leadership and personal responsibility. The conversation dives deep into common clashes around micromanagement, feedback, and generational stereotypes, offering actionable strategies for leaders to foster empowerment and build authentic relationships across age groups. If you’re working in or leading a diverse team and want tools to turn generational differences into a competitive advantage, this episode delivers insightful advice to help you build bridges and drive results.
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In this episode of Generations at Work, host Susan Davis and generational expert Dr. Tim Elmore tackle the complex topic of mental health across multiple generations in the workplace. Together, they explore how perceptions of mental health have evolved—from the stigma and silence of older generations to the more open dialogue of Millennials and Gen Z. Dr. Elmore shares eye-opening statistics on the prevalence of mental health challenges among today’s workforce and examines how factors like technology, work-life balance, and generational values shape mental health needs and expectations. With practical stories, generational insights, and actionable strategies, this episode underscores the importance of empathy and transparent leadership in fostering a healthy, high-performing, multi-generational team. If you want to better understand and bridge generational gaps around mental health at work, this is an essential listen.
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In this episode of the Generations at Work podcast, Dr. Tim Elmore sits down with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks to explore how leaders can navigate the evolving stages of life and work with purpose and fulfillment. Drawing on the research of Raymond Cattell, Dr. Brooks breaks down the transition from fluid to crystallized intelligence, offering insights into how our strengths shift as we age and why embracing these changes leads to greater happiness. Through compelling examples—from Charles Darwin’s struggle with decline to Johann Sebastian Bach’s reinvention as a mentor—Brooks illustrates the power of repurposing one’s career and influence. He also explores the challenges faced by different generations in today’s workplaces, the impact of technology on relationships and meaning, and practical advice for leaders striving to foster connection, well-being, and genuine fulfillment across all ages. If you’re interested in building bridges among generations and discovering how personal growth shapes professional leadership, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable takeaways.
In this episode of Generations at Work, hosts Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore continue their discussion with author and psychological scientist Dr. David Yeager on effectively leading and motivating younger generations in the workplace. Dr. Yeager shares insights from his book 10 to 25 and introduces the mentor mindset—a balanced approach that combines high standards with high support. See the science behind growth versus fixed mindsets, the importance of transparency and asking questions, and practical strategies for fostering motivation and resilience in young team members. Packed with actionable guidance on building trust, delivering feedback, and bringing out the best in emerging talent, this episode is an essential listen for leaders looking to bridge generational gaps and inspire excellence.
In this episode of Generations at Work, host Susan Davis, generational expert Dr. Tim Elmore, and special guest Dr. David Yeager explore the unique motivations and needs of the emerging generation in the workplace. Drawing on insights from Dr. Yeager’s book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, they discuss the pitfalls of the "neurobiological incompetence model," which underestimates young people's capabilities, and instead highlight the importance of status, respect, and authentic relationships in motivating younger employees. Leaders will find practical advice for building trust, foster growth, and communicate effectively with Gen Z and young adults. If you’re seeking actionable strategies to engage and empower the next generation at work, this episode delivers valuable research-backed tools and real-world examples.
In this conversation, Tim Elmore and Susan Davis explore the complexities of communication across different generations in the workplace. They discuss the varying communication styles, the widening generational gap, and the importance of establishing clear communication norms. The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to understand preferences, expectations, and demands of team members to foster a collaborative environment. They also highlight the significance of engagement and traditions in bridging generational divides, ultimately advocating for intentional communication strategies to enhance workplace dynamics. In this conversation, Tim Elmore and Susan Davis explore the essential elements of effective leadership communication. They emphasize the importance of building trust through personal relationships, understanding the emotional dynamics of conversations, and adapting communication styles to navigate disruptions and conflicts. The discussion highlights practical strategies for leaders to connect with their teams on a personal level while maintaining a focus on collective goals. Elmore shares insights on the three types of conversations leaders should recognize: practical, social, and emotional, and how to approach each effectively. The conversation concludes with advice on balancing personal and collective leadership to foster a supportive and productive work environment.
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In this episode of Generations at Work, host Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore are joined by guests Colin Sewell of the Sewell Family of Companies and Valorie Burton, bestselling author of Successful Women Think Differently. Together, they delve into the nuances of working with Generation X. The conversation explores the unique position of Gen X as a bridge between the old and new, blending traditional values with modern perspectives. Valorie and Colin share personal insights on how their experiences as "latchkey kids" and lifelong learners have shaped their leadership styles and adaptability in today's evolving work environment. With a focus on respect, connection, and understanding across generational lines, the episode offers valuable lessons on fostering collaboration and developing resilient, purpose-driven teams. For anyone interested in improving generational leadership and work dynamics, this episode is an insightful listen.
In this episode of Generations at Work, Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore are joined by Millennial guests Mission Mobile Medical president & CFO Amanda LeFever and bestselling leadership author Ryan Jenkins. In this episode, our hosts and guests delve into the intricacies of working with the Millennial generation, emphasizing the importance of bridging generational gaps in the workplace. They explore the common misconceptions about Millennials, such as their perceived entitlement, and highlight the values they bring, including efficiency, collaboration, and a desire for feedback. Discover how Gen Y balances traditional workplace values and the evolving expectations of a modern workforce. By focusing on genuine interest, clear direction, and a blend of high-tech and high-touch approaches, this episode offers valuable insights for fostering connection across multiple generations. If you're interested in enhancing generational collaboration and leadership, you'll find practical advice for building more inclusive and productive work environments.
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In this episode of Generations at Work, host Susan Davis and guest Dr. Tim Elmore sit down with Generation Z members Natalie Letchworth and Christian Jones to delve into the dynamics of working and connecting across generations. Dr. Elmore paints a portrait of Gen Z, highlighting their memories shaped solely by the 21st century. Natalie and Christian share their experiences and perspectives on bridging generational gaps, emphasizing Gen Z's adaptability, entrepreneurial spirit, and demand for transparency and trust in the workplace. The conversation touches on the significance of building genuine relationships, moving away from traditional workplace hierarchies, and leveraging the unique contributions of all generations. Packed with insights on the future of work and leadership, this episode is a valuable listen for anyone looking to improve multi-generational collaboration.
In this episode of the Generations at Work podcast, Susan Davis is joined by generational expert Dr. Tim Elmore to explore the complexities of generational dynamics within the workplace. Together, they delve into defining a generation, understanding the varying expectations, demands, and preferences of different age groups, and how these differences influence perceptions of jobs and careers. Dr. Elmore provides insights into "tweeners," those caught between generational cohorts, and how they can exhibit traits from both sides. The episode also discusses the democratization of the workforce and the necessity for modern leaders to adapt their styles to connect effectively with Gen Z and other emerging professionals. Packed with anecdotes and practical advice, the conversation bridges the generational gap and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and empathy in leadership, making it a valuable listen for anyone navigating diverse age groups in their professional environment.
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In this inaugural episode of Generations at Work, Susan Davis and Dr. Tim Elmore embark on a comprehensive exploration of the diverse generations present in today's workforce and strategies to bridge generational gaps for enhanced productivity. Dr. Elmore traces his journey studying generational diversity starting from the 1980s, introducing terms like "Baby Buster" and "Generation X." Together, Susan and Tim discuss how historical contexts and technological advancements have widened generational gaps, especially as screens have become private rather than public. They underscore the importance of empathy and understanding, using examples like reverse mentoring and the innovative leadership approach of Angela Arentz at Burberry. The episode is rich with insights on collaborative leadership, the need to adapt to different generational perspectives, and concrete advice for leaders striving to foster inclusive and dynamic workplaces across generations.
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Audio Correction: First Episode will drop on August 15th, 2024! Welcome to “School on a Mission,” a new podcast co-hosted by Andrew McPeak and Gina Watts, dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of education beyond just grades and GPAs. This podcast is designed for educational leaders who view their schools as opportunities to impact the lives of everyone in the […]
In this episode, Andrew and Tim announce exciting changes for the podcast, revealing that it will split into two new shows: “School on a Mission” and “Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore.” “School on a Mission,” launching on August 14th, 2024, will be hosted by Andrew and Gina Watts, focusing on the challenges and innovations in educational leadership for […]
Digital citizenship is about what constitutes healthy behavior when engaging with others online. If you are a member of Generation X or Baby Boomers and grew up in the United States, you likely received training in civics and etiquette to become a good citizen. Digital citizenship is ultimately an attempt to update these topics for the digital age. Just like […]
Sometimes, when we face hard times or lose something important, we might feel like it defines or limits us. But most people don’t know that there are three ways to respond to these challenges. First, we can let them define us, making us sad or lose our motivation. Second, we can let them confine us, where we feel stuck and […]
Are we, as adults, overly fixated on our children’s happiness and success? Research suggests that our obsession with these goals might be leading to unintended consequences. We need to reconsider our parenting or leadership priorities and strive to create environments that nurture not only achievement but also empathy, connection, and fulfillment. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore the findings […]
We live in a world that has constant concerns about artificial intelligence, gun violence’s impact on mental health, and gender disparities in schools. By understanding these issues and taking action, we can create better learning environments for students. We have curated recent findings from the Pew Research Center, Gallup, the CDC, and other sources to give our listeners a big-picture […]
These days, we are reading about school decisions regarding smartphone use, ranging from banning portable devices to displaying laissez-faire attitudes regarding phones. Many educators and support staff feel that students’ constant access to social media on their smartphones harms their mental well-being and hinders their ability to learn. Some educators go so far as to say that students are addicted […]
When empathy grows into compassion, it becomes more helpful for both you and the person for whom you demonstrate it. Empathy feels good to give, but you may feel someone’s pain so deeply that you’re not even able to act. Compassion allows you to practice metacognition and rise above the pain so you can treat the need. In this episode, […]
Every teacher, school administrator, coach, youth leader, and parent we know wants to help their kids prepare for the life that awaits them as adults. We want them to be ready to embark on a career after graduation with a sense of self-assured confidence, to see the big picture, and to bet on themselves as they enter job interviews. Believe […]
Leadership across generations is hard, but we believe success in cross-generational leadership begins with listening and empathy. That’s what we want to do in our everyday lives. Today, we have a very special episode for our listeners. Joining Tim and Andrew is Growing Leaders’ Research Coordinator Cam Turner! Cam is a brilliant leader, and he is also a member of […]
Today, as we all know, it’s easy to hide behind a screen and post something that seems courageous, but leaders realize we can and must do better. I now believe you can’t be a good leader without courage. Peter Drucker once said, “When you see a successful organization, you know that someone at some time made a courageous decision.” Our […]
Many educators and youth leaders struggle to motivate kids or to keep them engaged for any period of time. It’s worth periodically reminding yourself: that students, particularly those who may misbehave often, face struggles when they’re not in the classroom. Because of that, students should always be given a second chance to get their behavior in check. When we don’t […]
Most people view happiness as a positive emotion. Without thinking, we may say, “I wish I were happy all the time!” However negative emotions play a useful role in our lives. Happiness is not the goal and unhappiness is not the enemy. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss their top books of 2023 and stop to highlight the insightful […]
Christa Campbell is a Trustee Scholar and honors student at Boston University studying business strategy and innovation. Although she now lives far from home, Christa grew up in Gwinnett County in Georgia and always loves coming back and serving the community that gave so much to her. She has been passionate about service since she was young and has been […]
We live in a society that loves to “binge” on things we like. These can be addictions to drugs or alcohol, but they can also be simple pleasures like Netflix, TikTok, or even junk food. There’s a sort of “seesaw” or “teeter totter” inside our brains that goes up and down, releasing chemicals we need to remain stable. Feeling low, […]
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Often, students become interested in solving a problem; later, they identify as an activist; and eventually, they become a leader. It begins with the desire to “right a wrong” and soon becomes much bigger than merely acting as an individual. It becomes about influencing others. Thanks to social media, an act of kindness or service can multiply. In this episode, […]
When asked, “What is the most important thing that needs to be addressed when you think about this upcoming school year?” two subjects that rose to the top of the list for parents, teachers, and administrators were the safety of the school building and addressing students’ mental health and emotional well-being. We all agree that mental health and emotional well-being […]
Dr. Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and is the author of several books including her latest entitled: “Generations: The Real Difference Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and the Silent Generation.” Dr. Twenge frequently gives talks and seminars on generational differences and technology. Her audiences have included college faculty and staff, parent […]
Today many educators, coaches, and leaders look for a “life hack” or fresh ideas on how to keep often distracted students engaged in the fun of learning. When we better engage students, we help them to perform better. In this episode, Tim and Andrew give practical advice on how to keep students engaged in a world of distractions. Find out […]
Content Warning: To skip the mention of suicide, jump to 5:36. As teachers, parents, coaches, and youth workers watch young people (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) grow up, they’re seeing a distance in how they view life. Their perspective has evolved beyond where Gen X and Gen Y stood decades ago. These worldviews can be put into three categories: Pre-Modern […]
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including “Soundtracks,” “Your New Playlist,” and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done.” When he’s not writing or recording his popular podcast, “All It Takes Is a Goal,” Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership […]
Today we are experiencing a pandemic of loneliness. It’s global. And one of our interns this summer has been on a personal journey to discover the “human side” of this epidemic we all keep talking about. Kiera Colson was an intern with us at Growing Leaders this summer, but she actually started partnering with us last fall when she […]
When we bake a chocolate cake, we know there are essential ingredients that make the recipe work. For that matter, baking or cooking anything tasty is not random. There are fundamental ingredients that must be added to reach a flavorful outcome. Similarly, when leaders cultivate healthy, young leaders out of students, there are four ingredients that always go into the […]
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. With Pink’s signature blend of big ideas and practical takeaways, captivating stories and crisp humor, The Power of Regret offers an urgent and indispensable guide for a life well lived. His other books include the […]
The negative effects of smartphones and social media are being recognized by today’s teens and many of them are not waiting for young adulthood to begin questioning the validity of their digital lifestyles. In this episode, Tim and Andrew talk about the many ways teens are starting to view their phones and how parents and educators can help to help […]
We all know that today’s young people are distrusting institutions and leaders in greater numbers today than ever before. Often our individual preferences take precedence over the needs and preferences of those around us. Because of these realities, it can be difficult to know how to have conversations with them about the importance of the social world around them. In […]
Dr. Gary Davison is a successful high school administrator and K-12 teacher. In his 33 years of service to students, he has developed dozens of young leaders into executive-level positions within the field of education. His proteges are leading schools and school systems all over the country. In this episode, Tim and Gary discuss the lessons he’s learned and some […]
When a person (who may or may not be in a leadership position) possesses capabilities, qualities, or skills that others don’t have, they accumulate social capital. They earn influence. Their growing authority often has nothing to do with a badge or title. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the rules for building social capital and how we help younger […]
You’ve probably heard of ChatGPT. It’s been all the rage the first few months of 2023. It is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by Open AI that initially launched in November 2022, but had its stable launch on March 14, 2023. By January 2023, ChatGPT reached over 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application to date. In this episode, Tim and […]
In this episode, our very special guest Randy Hain is here to discuss his brand-new book, Upon Reflection: Helpful Insights and Timeless Lessons for Busy Professionals. In this interview, Randy offers timeless lessons and practical ideas on a myriad of topics drawn from his thirty-plus years of senior leadership, executive coaching, and consulting experience to help fuel the career success […]
While personal growth is important, the goal of social and emotional growth is greater than the benefits it gives young people in job qualification, behavioral improvements, or even academic performance. Soft skills are the beginning of the leadership journey for many young people. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss how social and emotional skills are not only for ourselves […]
You may be facing a combination of factors right now that have come together to create your very own version of whiteout conditions. Whiteout conditions are situations where a storm gets so bad that you can’t see even a few feet in front of you. These conditions are most frustrating for leaders who have been previously successful in their roles […]
An identity crisis is defined as a period of uncertainty or confusion in a person’s life. A crisis occurs when a person’s sense of identity becomes insecure and unstable. It happens in both young and old and symptoms can include questioning your character, anxiety, unrest, altering your values and inclinations, and difficulty answering questions about yourself. In this episode, Tim […]
Ryan Jenkins is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker, virtual trainer, and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author on the topics of leadership, generational differences, workplace loneliness, and the future of work. For a decade Ryan has inspired and equipped audiences with the necessary insights and tools to succeed in the new era of work. Ryan is the author of several books, […]
As leaders, we must demonstrate our compassion by walking alongside the young adults in our lives as they face consequences that may come from their actions, showing them our care and belief along the way. In this episode, Tim and Andrew review the case of Zion Brown and how the actions of the adults in his life demonstrate what it […]
Over the past few years, our department managers have hired people who are young, and we learned some valuable lessons along the way. Some of them were wrong hires. They weren’t bad people, just not a fit for our organization. Others were a good fit, but leaders had to learn how to effectively communicate with them. Conversely, I often hear […]
Our 21st-century civilization conditions us to “hack” our way through life; to get behind the system and find shortcuts to make it work for us, faster and easier. In one sense, it feels like we’re beating the system, a system that always seems against us. Looking for shortcuts is a natural and positive behavior for educated people—except for one thing. […]
A teen is programmed to break away from their parents. This is natural and healthy, but that doesn’t make it any easier for a parent or teacher. We want to rescue. We are nurturers. We want them to be comfortable, safe, and happy. In this episode, Tim and Andrew give advice on how to stay involved in students’ lives not […]
Our 21st-century civilization conditions us to “hack” our way through life; to get behind the system and find shortcuts to make it work for us, faster and easier. In one sense, it feels like we’re beating the system, a system that always seems against us. Looking for shortcuts is a natural and positive behavior for educated people—except for one thing. […]
Children need chores to aid in their maturation process. For years, researchers have proven that when a kid connects the dots that each person in a family plays a responsible role in ensuring the group succeeds, it has several benefits. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the benefits that having tasks and chores can have in a classroom at […]
Our shifting society has sparked tension between generations at work. Our problem is we’ve failed to recognize the value each generation brings to the team. We assumed that if one generation possesses valued expertise, the other cannot. The fact is each generation brings strengths to a team and they’re different than the others. Our job is to capitalize on each […]
Our brains develop a little like wet cement. Our neural pathways are very pliable in our first twenty years and begin to solidify afterward. It isn’t that people can’t change as adults, it’s just that change is more difficult as we age. Our world needs innovation, and at my age, most of that will come from the emerging generation, […]
Everyone has witnessed the culture wars. People in our society seem polarized over values and social issues. While I believe those battles are real, there’s a deeper issue at play that we have ignored. You might call it, “generational wars.” It’s happening every day in our workplaces.
Good news: We now have an event that covers this topic for school campuses, as well as a new book coming out on October 25th, entitled: A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage. If you are a current partner of Growing Leaders and you are interested in hosting A New Kind of Diversity Event, please email partnerships@growingleaders.com. If you are not, please complete this registration form (have the link directly to the intake form). To pre-order the book, visit: NewDiversityBook.com.
As “Help Wanted” signs on the windows of many establishments today have become more prevalent, it is important to consider the qualities young job seekers should learn when entering the job market. Too often, young adults don’t take entry-level positions because they feel those jobs are beneath them. In this episode, Tim and Andrew reflect on the early experiences that they had in their career that taught them lessons they may not have learned otherwise.
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Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts. His podcast, blog, and online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times each month. He speaks around the world about leadership, personal growth, and change.
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When kids are younger, parents often play the role of supervisor. They are right there on top of the issues. And they should be—young children need the support of their parents. As they age, parents must move to the role of consultants. Parents should still be involved and still be supportive but must allow kids to grow up and self-regulate. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss ways that parents can cultivate emotionally healthy kids and give action steps for parents to implement in their everyday parenting styles.
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The generational diversity we feel in our lives is not going away anytime soon. Because people are living and working longer, we will experience multiple generations on teams we may be a part of. To wish for a homogenous group of people to work with is wishing for a past that is long gone. In this episode, Tim and Andrew give advice on how we can build bridges rather than walls for newer and older generations.
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It is difficult to live a meaningful life without clear goals. Goals give us purpose. They give us energy. They give us motivation. In this episode, Tim and Andrew highlight one of our habitudes called “The Foggy Day Effect” and give real-world action steps on how we can set and stick to the goals we want to achieve in life.
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On Tuesday, May 31st at 12 noon ET, we will be hosting a webinar to launch our new eBook, “An Early Introduction to Generation Alpha.” In this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Elmore about the first research we’ve gathered on Generation Alpha -- the students born since 2016. After attending this webinar, you will receive a free copy of the eBook! You definitely won’t want to miss this. Register for the webinar here and get your copy of this new resource on Generation Alpha.
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The American population seems polarized into at least two major camps, and several sub-camps regarding politics, vaccinations, masks, and other issues. The pandemic has stolen nearly a million lives in the United States. The economy has felt like a yo-yo, spiking and then plummeting. When Generation Z observes how out-of-control everything feels, you can’t blame them for feeling melancholy. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss how we can help children and young adults navigate a dangerous and chaotic world.
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When a family eats together, it demonstrates that family is the highest priority. While most agree with this, we often neglect it because we’ve jumped onto a hamster wheel, running to practices, rehearsals, games, recitals, and competitions. Rushing about together is not the same as pausing, eating, and interacting. We must avoid noise and clutter. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the importance of sharing a meal together on our overall well-being.
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When adolescents have nothing meaningful to do, they’ll create their own meaning. This can be good news or bad news, depending on what they come up with. For too long, parents, teachers, and coaches have only offered facsimiles of real-world experiences to teens. We’ve been afraid our kids will get hurt, be unsafe, be unready, and fail; and consequently, sheltered them from the very experiences that matured and developed past generations of adolescents. In this episode, Tim and Andrew talk about how we can implement real-world skills into the way we educate our students.
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When someone establishes their boundaries, it is a trump card. What can anyone say to a person who declares they need to guard their time and mental health? Today, we all believe in boundaries. When we don’t establish boundaries, we often sacrifice something that boundaries often protect. Both sacrifice and boundaries are essential but too much sacrifice often leads to burnout; too many boundaries often lead to bailout. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss how we can balance the two and lead a life filled with stability.
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One of the saddest realities that surfaced from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loss of hope on the part of students. During this time of uncertainty, students are finding unhealthy and dangerous ways to cope. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore the distinct relationship between resourcefulness and resiliency and present four messages students need to hear from their teachers and parents this year.
This is a subject covered in our brand new eBook The Comeback Classroom: How Schools Can Model and Cultivate Resilience for Their Students -- You can access this eBook for free HERE.
This past year, the theme of leadership was subtle but definitely present in many of the movies released in theaters and on streaming services. In this episode, Tim and Andrew offer you a list of the top leadership movies of 2021 and how we can all learn from them. Some are dramas, some are comedies, some are thrillers, and some are action adventures but they all showcase how leadership can present itself in an assortment of ways.
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We live in a culture with so many options, so much going on every moment of the day, that we get distracted. Our smartphones cause FOMO (the fear of missing out). Social media causes FOMU (the fear of messing up). We endure self-imposed pressures to get so much done each day that we feel compelled to multitask. Technology has made life more efficient, but it hasn’t removed this pressure. We only push ourselves to accomplish more. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss how slowing down and being fully present in the moment can help us live each moment to the fullest.
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Despite the turmoil, disruption, volatility, and uncertainty, why do we see young adults becoming more, not less, audacious? In a time when we’d assume they might cower in fear of the unknown, they are speaking up, quitting jobs, and bucking well-known traditions. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore why younger people are choosing control over caution in the new age.
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. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the lasting effects of the Great Resignation and how we all can navigate it using examples from the ones who came before us.
Millions of teens and young adults in Generation Z have been given the expectation that life should be pleasant, rewarding, and even fun each day. And when it is not, someone should swoop in and make it better. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss ways that we can help children combat Cinderella Syndrome and prepare for the real world in a healthy and impactful way.
What if instead of barring our students from engaging in social platforms, we were instead building in them the skills they need to make those decisions themselves? In the case of both competencies, the answer begins with a conversation. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore what it looks like to build skills that will help students make better decisions regarding social media.
Anxiety has been normalized thanks to social media and the pandemic. Both children and adults can let stress get them down. But there is a difference between stress and pressure. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore these differences and offer insight into why pressure can help others perform at their best.
Hello Podcast Listeners!You might have noticed some technical issues with the podcast the last couple of weeks. On certain podcast applications, including Apple Podcasts, the episodes were not downloading from our host platform. We apologize for the issues, but you should find that all of the podcast episodes are now working. Thanks for hanging in there with us as we got things back up and running.We encourage you to go back and listen to any episodes you missed!Happy New Year!
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Culture morphed from traditional to rebellious as baby boomers and Gen Xers pushed boundaries and listened to their peers over their parents. Today, peer pressure is at an all-time high, and it’s a different ballgame. In this episode, Tim and Andrew reflect on their own experiences with peer pressure and offer advice on how we can help teens today navigate these land mines.
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Our character is simply made up of the habits and attitudes we possess daily. Especially in the aftermath of a pandemic, where a new normal has been established, it's wise to lay tracks that enable us to stay on course in our lives. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the measures they take to prepare for the upcoming year and how the prior year influenced their newfound aspirations and goals.
Pick up a copy of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership by clicking here.
Millions of teenagers have spiraled into symptoms of depression and despair after spending time on social media platforms, such as Instagram. The data seems to indicate the connection between depression and Instagram is not just a coincidence. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore the effects of social media on teens and give advice on how teachers can help students navigate this new social media age.
Find out more about our Habitudes for SEL Curriculum by clicking here.
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 years have been tumultuous. Over time, culture has evolved. Commerce changed rapidly, and information has increased each year. Mental health remains Gen Z’s top priority. In this episode, Tim and Andrew break down 10 interesting facts about Generation Z and discuss how these facts may change the way we see them.
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Consider this reality. What the computer was for the Millennial Generation, social media is for Generation Z. We all recognize that social media isn’t going away. Most of us don’t want it to. Over nine in ten adults surveyed acknowledge they are on it themselves. What we may not recognize, however, are the moral implications it has on our young. On this week's episode we discuss morality and current-day social media culture.
Resources: Habitudes for Social and Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Students’ vocabulary has decreased from the 1950s to today. In over 40 years of the survey, a pattern emerged: Correct scores rose from the generations born around 1900 to the generations born around 1950 and then dropped afterward. So, although we are more educated than ever, our use of language may be smaller. In this episode we discuss how to help students utilize words in their vocabulary to develop their social and emotional learning skills.
Resources: Habitudes for Social and Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
There is an old idea we can look to in order to both create a connection with our students and at the same time, hold them accountable to the rules and expectations by which we are all bound. It’s called a ‘social contract.' Join us on this week's episode as we explain how you can implement a social in your classroom today!
Resources: Habitudes for Social and Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Ultimately, leaders are helped when they have some level of magnetism. Inspiring and motivating people in an organization is a bonus aspect of leadership. Too much of it, however, can be detrimental. Learn this week what makes or breaks students stepping up and leading well.
Resources: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Have we made our classrooms similar to an instant cake mix? Do we believe that teaching students is as simple as following a checklist? Find out in this week's episode what we believe teachers can do to increase student engagement this fall.
Brian Regan YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7kfDjQVZvs
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
This is the final episode in this series focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021.
To pre-order the book and gain access to the mini-course visit: timelmore.com/book
Resources: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Pre-Order + Bonus Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
This is the second of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021.
To pre-order the book and gain access to the mini-course visit: timelmore.com/book
To take the leadership quiz now visit: https://hcleadershipessentials.com/pages/leadership-quiz
Resources: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Pre-Order + Bonus Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
This is the first of three episodes focusing on Tim Elmore's newest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership, releasing on Nov. 2nd, 2021.
To pre-order the book and gain access to the mini-course visit: timelmore.com/book
Resources: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Pre-Order + Bonus Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
According to a nationwide study, 82% of Generation Z members report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives. For many teens, it was something that happened during the early years of their lives, but for even more, it was the pandemic. Add to that the societal pressure to have it all together and it can be overwhelming. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how to lead kids who've experienced adult-sized trauma.
NOTE: Some of the examples we discuss may be triggering for some listeners.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
The postponed Olympics Games held in Tokyo are now history. As always, there were highs and lows for competing athletes, but we'd like to focus on some insights we gain as we watched this year’s young athletes perform. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss four lessons on leading young people from the Tokyo Olympics.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Want to make a great comeback from the setback of COVID-19? Every school would benefit from instilling a philosophy into our students where everyone responds to the hour we find ourselves in by knowing, growing, and sowing what’s inside of them for the sake of others. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how to effectively lead your students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
If you are one of the many educators, coaches, or leaders across the country who struggle to build resilience in your kids, athletes, or students, we may have a practical solution for you. One way to keep yourself going is to see resilience in others, so you can then believe in yourself. That's why in this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five stories of resilience that could keep your students from giving up. 1. Jeremy Poincenot, the Blind Golfing Champion 2. Alcindo Soares, the Trash-lifting Community Developer 3. Katie Cooke, a 20-year-old Competitive Runner 4. Nick Santonastasso, a Disabled Body Builder 5. Timothy Alexander, a Paraplegic Football Player
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
What happens when the heartfelt ambitions of parenthood meet the ubiquitous opportunities of social media? "Sharenting" happens any time an adult in charge of a child’s well-being, such as a parent or a teacher, transmits private details about a child via digital channels. The problem, of course, is that even though we may be the parent or guardian, kids are human. They’re vulnerable, and they know that a picture posted is now “out there” for anyone to see at any time in the future. The debate over “sharenting” remains: is it a right or is it a request we make of our kids? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how to solve the problem of parents and kids on Instagram.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Adults everywhere offer “programs” to students, but what students really want and need are deep and trusting relationships. Generation Z has been programmed to death. They have sports programs thrown at them, they have YouTube and Amazon programs targeted at them and they have TV programs to watch. What they don’t experience is rich relationships and community. They often don’t feel they fit in or belong. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how you can draw commitment from your students by offering those deep, trusting relationships.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
As an administrator, principal, teacher, or counselor you set the tone for the culture on your school campus. But how do you help your teachers, staff, and students thrive in such a constantly changing environment? In this episode, Tim Elmore, Andrew McPeak, and Steve Moore discuss how you can build an emotionally intelligent culture on your school campus.
Resources: Building an Emotionally Intelligent Culture on Your School Campus eBook Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Obsessing over people, desires or worries is quite common today. Given our “instant-access, on-demand” culture, our brains are not used to going hours without answers. So, we ruminate on uncertainties until we’re anxious and even panicking. In short, uncertainties breed dissatisfaction, which launches rumination. It can wreak havoc. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how you can help your students become objective rather than obsessive.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Schools today have a difficult challenge to manage. They have to find a way to create a balance between: 1. Students feeling safe and finding others they belong to and identify with on campus. 2. Students feeling stretched as they get ready for a diverse and unpredictable world.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how you can help your students strike a balance between inclusion and diversity on your campus.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Leaders don’t need a title, position, or badge to influence others. Genuine leaders influence people by understanding the current “temperature” among a group and responding accordingly. They observe when a community is cool and needs to be heated up–when it needs some passion infused into the team. They also can see when a group is hot and needs a calming presence. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss practical tips on how to listen to those around you before you lead them.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Theresa Beeckman aka "Tree" and discuss some practical tips on how to effectively manage the culture on your team. Tree is a former Division 1 athlete and volleyball coach who travels the country conducting team workshops and coach development programming.
Resources: Managing Your Culture & Bring Tree to Speak to Your Team Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
In the minds of parents, students, and even teachers, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) has become an “academic subject.” Rather than being seen as the set of life skills that all adults in a student’s life must come together to help them develop, we have transformed the development of these skills into classes, curriculums, and syllabi. So, if you are a teacher in a school, how do you help make sure the SEL skills you teach each week transfer to the homes in your community? If you are a parent, how do you practice these skills practically with your children? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five ideas to help apply social-emotional learning skills at home.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Research psychologists recently completed studies on the mental health of everyday individuals. One important finding was participants who are prone to dogmatism – stuck in their ways and relatively resistant to credible evidence – actually have a problem with processing evidence even at a perceptual level. They only see things one way. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the case for why a broader perspective may be the crucial skill your students need to avoid this trap.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Do your students feel a sense of responsibility for what they say and how they conduct themselves in the digital space? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss digital citizenship and how to navigate these difficult conversations with your students.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Dr. Adam Saenz and discuss the importance of building and utilizing emotional intelligence (EQ) in the classroom. Dr. Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University as a United States Department of Education doctoral fellow. He completed his predoctoral clinical training under a fellowship appointment to Harvard Medical School, and he has a post-doctorate in clinical psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Resources: The EQ Intervention & Applied EQ Group Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Over a decade ago, we began to hypothesize about a trait we were observing in high school and college students. After researching the reasons for this we came up with a term - artificial maturity. Artificial maturity is the result of kids being over-exposed to information earlier than they are ready and kids being under-exposed to first-hand experiences later than they are ready. As a result of these two realities, students are now facing strong cultural headwinds that have stunted their social and emotional development. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how social and emotional learning can be the best tool to accelerate maturity in today's students.
Resources: Artificial Maturity & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
After working at some level of relationship with over 8,000 schools or organizations, we believe there is a root “skill” that not only influences all others, but when mastered, enables people—especially students—to master themselves and succeed. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the one soft skill that can make or break a person and how you can develop it in your students.
Resources: The Righteous Mind & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Mental health issues were already mounting among those in Generation Z, but the global pandemic has taken its toll and left them in worse mental and emotional health than ever. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four mental health and wellness practices you can start with your students.
Resources: Stressed Out eBook & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Although millions of teachers, students, and parents would say the abrupt transition to remote learning over a year ago was problematic, many are now preparing for more of it going into the 2021-22 school year. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share seven ideas to employ if remote or hybrid learning doesn't go away next school year.
Resources: Blog Post - Seven Ideas to Employ if Remote or Hybrid Learning Doesn't Go Away & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
After reviewing the data on members of Generation Z in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and this past year overall, we have curated ten characteristics summarized by two-word terms that will help you wrap your arms around their reality. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share ten defining terms for Generation Z.
Resources: The Pandemic Population & Generation Z Unfiltered Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
It's impossible for today's students to completely avoid the everyday stressors that come with life in school today. But what if there was a way to allow those stressors to lead students together rather than fall apart? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five practices to help your students make stress work for them.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Although we like to think humans are logical creatures, we don’t respond proportionately as the needs become greater. We are sensitized to risk by our feelings, not necessarily our minds. There is a fine line between feeling engaged and feeling overwhelmed inside our brains. So, how do we convince ourselves to engage in compassionate acts for others? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three helpful secrets for putting empathy to work in your life.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Teaching middle school students can be difficult. The students are in a unique season of life that makes it challenging for educators to practically develop social-emotional skills in them. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss effective ways you can teach social-emotional learning skills to middle school students.
Resources: SEL Curriculum for Middle School Students Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
One problem many adults are currently seeing in the youngest generation is the lack of mental toughness. Some might say that mental toughness is actually becoming rare in our world today. It has been defined as “the ability to resist, manage and overcome doubts, worries, concerns, and circumstances that prevent you from succeeding, or excelling at a performance outcome that you set out to achieve.” While we all want this for our kids—we don’t see it as much as we want. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss eight strategies you need to develop grit in today's kids.
Resources: Eight Strategies to Build Mentally Tough Kids & Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids & Habitudes for Social-Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Over the last year, we have been affected psychologically, even if we’ve remained healthy physically in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Consider the changes we’ve had thrust upon us in one year’s time, including a pandemic, protests, pay reductions, polarized politics, and panic attacks from today’s kids. In the course of time, our realities took a psychological toll on us. Leaders especially had to pay an “emotional tax,” perhaps even larger than others did. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on leaders around the world and how we can still remain positive now.
Resources: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
One problem adults face is—we see students’ high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, and assume we just need to make their day easier. After all, they’re stressed out.
- Parents will often finish their kids’ homework assignments.
- Teachers will often lighten their load thinking the subject is too hard.
- Coaches will often excuse bad behavior assuming they’re under pressure.
- Employers will often relieve their stressed young staff of responsibilities at work.
In short, we react. We assume the best answer is to remove the stressors. To make life easier. In some cases, that may be the answer. But too often, it backfires. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share more about this common mistake adults make and how you can work to overcome it.
Resources: Pandemic Population & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Students today can oftentimes lack awareness in themselves, in their classrooms, or just in general. They say things or do things that upset other students but don’t understand why. Sometimes their smartphones can make them aloof, only half-engaged with those in the room. They don’t get why others don’t like them. They choose harsh or outrageous language; they are unaware of their microaggressions. They don’t recognize the impact of their words. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share the solutions to this problem including four practical ways you can help build social awareness in today's students.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
In honor of Women's History Month, we sat down to talk with an incredible female leader - Nautrie Jones. As the Managing Director of Teacher Leadership Development, Nautrie leads the Teach for America Metro Atlanta where she is charged with casting a bold vision and setting key strategies to ensure that the students in Metro Atlanta have access to quality education. Throughout this episode, Nautrie Jones shares four pressure female leaders face.
Resources: Bring Nautrie Jones to speak at your campus Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Many parents might say they’re not sure how they’d make it through the day, both working and managing their kids without a one-eyed babysitter called a TV, tablet, or smartphone. They realize it’s not a good mental health choice, but what’s a parent to do? Others are both teachers and parents, and they’re trying to work and lead their children, which can feel like two full-time jobs. Still, others have multiple children at home, and it feels impossible to monitor the chaos of so many. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss five ideas to help your manage your kids' screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources: Free Webinar: Eight Strategies to Build Mentally Tough Kids eBook Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
You’ve probably had something like this happen in your classroom this year. You work hard to have fun with your students. You create interesting and fun assignments for them, and you think it’s going well. Then something happens. A student says something harsh like, “I hate this class,” or a parent contacts you to tell you that his child is really struggling with anxiety before logging into class. You wonder how this happened. You’ve worked so hard.
As it turns out, the problem may not be something you’ve done. It might instead be something your students are not feeling: belonging. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share practical tips for helping your students feel a sense of belonging in your classroom.
Resources: The Authencity Principle & Diagram of Authentic Self vs. Performing Self & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
We live in a growing world of “fake.” Fake content is a genuine problem on the internet. Between fake news that sways elections, fake apps that trick shoppers, and fake book reviews that stymie sales, the internet has seen a surge in fantastic, misleading, and outright false messaging that threatens to make the truth hard to find. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share six practical ways you can help prepare students to live in this artificial world as authentic people who possess a genuine and grateful spirit.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
All educators, coaches, parents—and certainly students—need to ponder and digest the latest research on the topic of silence. Silence can grow your brain. One study monitored the effect of “sound” versus “silence” on mice. What researchers discovered was profound. When exposed to two hours of silence every day, the mice developed new cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with memory, emotion, and learning. Their brains actually grew.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the research behind silence's impact on the brain and how we can apply it to help relieve stress in today's students.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
We believe social-emotional learning is critical. But not just for a discussion in a classroom so a teacher can check a box. We want to see students learn these skills so they can change the world, starting with themselves. We want to see teens changed from the inside out so they can turn their world upside down. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss some practical ways educational leaders have brought social and emotional learning to real-life application.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
It’s in times like these when we are reminded of why we do what we do. We focus on developing young people. Specifically, equipping students to think and act like life-giving leaders, regardless of the position they may or may not have. Over the past year alone, we saw students step up and answer the call to lead during a global pandemic. One example is college nursing majors were stepping in before they earned their degree to serve in hospitals because help was needed. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss six patterns to look for when young influencers step up.
Resources: Habitudes for Building Student Leaders Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Research shows that teachers and principals are leaving the profession of education at alarming rates. Some of the causes stem from the rising expectations and demands that educators find difficult to manage. Unfortunately, for many educators, taking care of others often means neglecting their own health and well-being. So, how can educators continue doing work they love while also making sure they are protecting themselves in the process?
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Will Parker as he shares about the habits, practices, and mindset necessary for growth as both an educator and a person. Will serves as Founder of Principal Matters LLC and Executive Director of Oklahoma’s Association of Secondary and Middle-Level Principals. He is also an author and speaker who uses his expertise in school leadership, culture and communication to equip education leaders with solutions and strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and reaching communities.
Will Parker's Podcast: Principal Matters Resources:
- Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator
- Stressed Out eBook
- Request Will Parker to Speak at Your School
Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore, @AndrewMcPeak, @WilliamDP
The topic of diversity is one that has become more discussed over the past year than perhaps any year in history prior. One way you can continue that conversation in a healthy way is by celebrating diversity during Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, Black History Month is celebrated and its the perfect time to have intentional conversations with your students about race and diversity.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the topic of diversity with Nautrie Jones, Lawrence Henderson, and Sterling Brown. Nautrie Jones leads the Teacher Leadership Development Team for Teach for America Metro Atlanta where she is charged with casting a bold vision and setting key strategies to ensure that the students in Metro Atlanta have access to quality education. Lawrence Henderson is the Senior Learning Partner for Business Operational Support Services (BOSS), LLC where he helps individuals, teams, and organizations connect to the best versions of themselves. Finally, Sterling Brown is the Director of Character Development at Kennesaw State University, where he is responsible for helping student-athletes develop the fundamentals of character that will serve and guide them throughout and following their playing careers.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Everyone, including students, experienced stress in a new, unique way in 2020. Now that we are in 2021, it's maybe even more important than ever before to ensure we invite laughter into the lives of our students. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the research behind laughter, its positive influence on stress levels, and some practical ways you can use this with your students.
Resources: Flipgrid & Anatomy of an Illness & Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
After the unique challenges that 2020 brought on for people around the world, 2021 presents a new opportunity. That's why it's even more important than ever to help ensure students and young adults begin this new year with a positive outlook. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss practical ways to help your students start 2021 with a healthy outlook.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Over the course of a student's academic career, they have countless conversations with different teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators, and more. However, when looking back at the end of their academic journey they only tend to remember a few significant ones. That's why it's critical to make the most of our interactions with today's students. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss seven practical ideas of how you can start shifting your conversations with students from superficial to significant.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning & Typeform Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
One problem many educators are currently facing is the challenge of engaging today's students, some of which are only meeting in a virtual classroom. Now that many educators are aware that social-emotional skills play a crucial role in developing well-equipped children, the challenge shifts to discovering how to effectively develop those skills in them. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share a method to help you effectively keep your students engaged.
Resources: The Proven Method for Teaching Social-Emotional Learning Webinar Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
As we look back and reflect on this past year, we want to bring attention to a few specific resources that have been particularly helpful to Dr. Tim Elmore. In this episode, Tim Elmore shares his favorite books, movies, surprises, and more from 2020.
Resources: Pandemic Population & Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Millions of students today project self-confidence, but it’s fragile, fake, and temporary, built off of the “likes” or “shares” others have given them on social media. When their confidence is genuinely tested, it oftentimes disintegrates. One way they can continue to grow in their self-confidence is by developing stronger self-awareness. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss why there is a need to develop self-confidence in today's students and how to practically develop it.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Our world today is stressed by a COVID-19 pandemic and a severe economic downturn. Further, it’s noisier than ever with many voices, including both television and social media. These are just a few of the reasons why it's crucial to develop emotionally intelligent schools and homes. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share stories about the importance of developing social and emotional learning skills and how to practically do that with your students.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
In the world of education, one of the challenges brought on by COVID-19 has been virtual learning. While it has served as a way to connect and still continue schooling online, it has come with its own set of problems as well. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share some reasons why some virtual classrooms have failed in 2020 and four ways you can help students develop the necessary skills to better adapt to virtual learning.
Resources: "Numb" Video & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak
Because 2020 has been a year unlike any other, it's easy to sit back and merely wait to see what will happen next. However, we also have the choice to wait in an entirely different way. We can be like a “waiter” who serves, who looks for ways to be helpful, who stays active waiting on others in the restaurant. In the spirit of “active waiting,” we'd like to encourage you not to step back, but to step up and grow this season. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four practical ideas you can use to continue to grow and learn this year.
Resources: Next Generation Facilitator Certification Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Almost every student wants to have some level of influence with others. However, it can oftentimes be difficult for students to understand how to develop that influence or how to use it in a beneficial way. We believe teaching students emotional intelligence enables them to utilize their influence in a healthy manner. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and share seven models used to influence others.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
In honor of American Education Week, now is a good time to reflect on education from a macro-perspective. What are some of the norms in education today? And why were they originally created? The answers to these two questions directly impact where the world of education is going in the future. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak dive into the history of education, how that has influenced the realities of education today, and what you need to know about the future of education.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Because Generation Z is future-focused, they’ve begun to feel helpless and hopeless as a result of this global pandemic. Many feel the coronavirus is stealing their futures. Yet, while resilience is a core skill set, Generation Z will need their own version of it. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share six practical ideas to develop this necessary form of resilience in Generation Z to help them overcome life's challenges.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Public education has been founded upon memorization and testing for over a century. While we all agree we must do more than drill our students to memorize curriculum, remembering information will always play a role in learning. Today, millions of teachers face an even more arduous task of doing all of this remotely. So, what can teachers do to help students remember lessons? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share two practical ideas to enable students to engage and retain a virtual lesson.
Resources: Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
In the midst of a global pandemic, there is one essential leadership trait that we must focus on developing in today's students and young adults. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak reveal this leadership trait, explain what it looks like, and provide you with practical steps to develop it in the emerging generation.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Over the past few years, a new form of literacy has become more well-known now that it has proven to be a future indicator of student success. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak reveal this form of literacy, provide the background behind it, and share practical steps you can take to utilize it with the students you lead.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Because the month of October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness month, it's a great opportunity to have conversations with the young adults in your life about it. At its core, emotional intelligence is the management of one's emotions. It's about reading yourself and reading others. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share some practical ways for you to talk to students about emotional intelligence in a healthy way.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
One of our most important jobs as leaders is to prepare today’s emerging adults for the harsh realities ahead while maintaining a positive narrative. If we fail to lead them well, millions will enter their careers with crippling anxiety. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share a few practical steps to helping prepare Generation Z for the 'new normal' after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources: Pandemic Population Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Most of us weren’t quite sure what would happen when the nationwide quarantine was mandated and both parents and their kids found themselves attempting to work from home in spring of 2020. What we now realize is that those students and their parents agree on one thing: Virtual learning didn’t work too well. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share a few problems with distance learning as well as five ideas to help your students or kids with it.
Resources: Next Generation Facilitator Certification & Numb Video Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
The evolution of public education was both intentional and accidental. The more adults created systems to control a child’s developmental process, the less those kids matured. Better grades didn’t always translate into better people. Academic success does not equal maturation. Nor does it translate into career readiness. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four unwitting errors made over the years and what we can do about them.
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
In the Spring of 2020, a global pandemic brought challenges that no one could have predicted. Millions were infected worldwide. In the midst of very public problems, however, a silent and hidden mental health crisis emerged in our youngest population. This group of students now faces some major challenges including increased levels of stress and anxiety. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three ways to help students during these stressful times.
Resources: Pandemic Population Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Most Americans reluctantly returned home in the spring of 2020 in obedience to our government’s “shelter in place” order. Tens of millions began working from home to stay safe from COVID-19. One of the issues leaders need to consider is what it will look like once we return to public life. We are going to face a different world and leaders must be ready for it. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five potential scenarios we should prepare for as we return to life after quarantine.
Resources: Pandemic Population Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
The rise in mental health issues in our students today should give every one of us pause. It is astoundingly high. Anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise since the early 2000s. It is a reality that crosses all demographics, urban, suburban, and rural; and among adolescents who are college-bound and among those who are not. Teens from different ethnicities and genders are all experiencing the issues associated with angst. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share one simple way to help students handle mental health issues.
Resources: Pandemic Population Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Due to the coronavirus, this season of life is testing all of our technological abilities. Our success in this season will be dependent on how well we adapt to the abilities of the technology around us. To effectively lead Generation Z virtually, we need to become more tech-savvy. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four skills that will help us make the most of technology as well as three tech ideas to use with Generation Z.
Resources: Home Chats Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Because of COVID-19's impact on schools around the world, educators have had to adjust to a digital classroom. As a result, many faculty members struggled to get up to speed using a laptop or desktop to deliver their curriculum. Many had never taught anything using a screen unless it was a screen in a live classroom. While we may prefer engaging students face to face, both educators and parents must get comfortable leveraging technology. This has been coming for years; the pandemic just sped up the inevitable. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share six ways to help you engage learners through technology.
Resources: Next Generation Facilitator Certification & Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Have you noticed what’s happening around our country? Psychologists call it all-or-nothing thinking. It’s when a person assumes certain things like my life is either awesome or it’s terrible, my job is either fantastic or it’s disgusting, or I am either beautiful or I am ugly. This mindset means you have only two options: things have to be one way or another, and there is no gray area or in-between. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four ways to help students break free from this all-or-nothing mindset.
Resources: Gray Areas eBook Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
People across the world are now adjusting to life in social isolation thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share six practical tips from veteran astronaut Scott Kelly's experience living in social isolation during his time on four space flights.
Resources: Home Chats Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Teens today have lost part of the typical American experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proms and sports seasons were canceled, graduations went virtual, and the past few months have looked very different from what they expected. It's critical for leaders like you to recognize all of these changes and lead students intentionally through this difficult time. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview recent high school graduate Katie Kelly and get to learn from her experience of losing out on a part of her senior year.
Resources: Home Chats & Habitudes for the Journey Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
The rise of screen time as a result of COVID-19 has now been well documented. While being at home on a screen is much better than being out and potentially getting sick, it still seems like many students are missing the opportunity to find a better use of their time. If we can get our students to start seeing their extended time at home as an opportunity, we will give them the best chance of making the most of their time. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share four equations that will help your kids begin to see the value of utilizing their free time for something good.
Resources: Home Chats Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
In this unique episode, Tim Elmore interviews three incredible black men and women about what is happening in our country as a result of the George Floyd murder, its impact on the youngest generation, and what we can do about it. This insightful conversation featuring Vicki Wright-Hamilton (Founder of VWH Consulting), CJ Stewart (Co-founder and Chief Empowerment Officer for L.E.A.D., Inc), and Cam Turner (Student at the University of Michigan) covers a variety of topics including race, injustice, and equality.
Resources: 13th & How to Be an Antiracist Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
This youngest generation of people was already facing mental health problems. Now they feel delayed by COVID-19, and it’s added to their anxiety levels. Part of the typical American experience was lost to a pandemic. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five steps leaders can take to intentionally lead them through this time.
Resources: Home Chats & Open Letter to High School Seniors Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
There is one thing that is even more contagious than the coronavirus in our country - fear. It’s infectious, and it might be doing more damage to the kids in Generation Z than a virus. Sadly, they are “catching” our anxiety. We must always ask ourselves: what message does my leadership communicate to the kids who follow me? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three questions to ask yourself about your message to kids today.
Resources: Home Chats Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Most student-athletes today would say their number one challenge is time management. They are forced to find a way to balance school, their sport, and a social life. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share eight ways you can help student-athletes best manage their limited time and energy.
Resources: Habitudes for Athletes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
During this period of isolation during COVID-19, many of us experience a good news, bad news scenario, where we have more time, but often play defense rather than offense with our calendars. Where does the time go? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share ten ideas to leverage during this strange time we’re in to help you get more done.
Resources: Home Chats & Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
The fact is, a sense of entitlement is not only real, it is growing in our culture today. And while we can't blame the “kids” for it, it is affecting them more than other demographics. One study found that people in their 20s are more than three times as likely to have a narcissistic personality disorder (which is commonly associated with entitlement) than people 65 or older. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak explain the psychology behind entitlement, the symptoms of entitlement, and five practical steps to reverse a sense of entitlement.
Resources: 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
We are currently in an unprecedented and certainly unsettling time for our communities, our country, and our world. Amidst social distancing, shelter in place rules, and school closures, our days are different and our challenges, unique. One of those challenges is having to lead the young adults in your life while you are dealing with anxiety and worry yourself. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three practical ideas to help you overcome your stress so you can continue to help others.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered & Home Chats Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
As of today, the news is filled with uncertainty and ambiguity about how far COVID-19 will go and long it will last. It is indeed a very strange time. But because people reflect the times they live in, mindsets and lifestyles could form during this season of the Coronavirus outbreak. 2020 may be a year that will shape an entire generation. But how? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three potential positives effects and three potential negatives effects of this global pandemic on the emerging generation.
Resources: Home Chats & A Pandemic is a Terrible Thing to Waste Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Education leaders today are given a difficult task of serving their school in so many different ways. If they have any hope of being successful though, they must ensure they wear the eight unique "hats" that represent the different roles they must play within their school.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Will Parker as he shares about these eight roles. Will serves as Founder of Principal Matters LLC and Executive Director of Oklahoma’s Association of Secondary and Middle-Level Principals. He is also an author and speaker who uses his expertise in school leadership, culture and communication to equip education leaders with solutions and strategies for motivating students, inspiring teachers, and reaching communities.
Will Parker's Podcast: Principal Matters Resource: Request Will Parker to Speak at Your School Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore, @AndrewMcPeak, @WilliamDP
How is Generation Z different than Millennials? They’re distinctly different. If we have any hope of partnering with these students, we would do well to understand them. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share seven characteristics of the youngest generation that spell out the word - PARTNER.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered & Stressed Out Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Since the beginning of 2019, Tim Elmore has experienced new territory as a leader. Our organization, Growing Leaders, endured a plateau in its growth and forced our leadership’s team members to examine ourselves in fresh ways. Since making some changes and having some intentional conversations, we are now experiencing a surge of growth. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three topics and questions to share with your team that helped our organization have more insightful discussion.
Resource: Habitudes for Changing Culture Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
In the United States today, we see more and more of these moral hazards happening before our very eyes. Too many students who’ve been hovered over by parents, teachers, coaches and adult guardians are prevented from taking normal risks in adolescence. Eventually, those young adults don’t even know how to mitigate risk when it’s time to do so. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak define what a moral hazard is, provide examples, and share practical ways you can reduce them with the students you lead.
Resource: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
We are now living in a world where uncivil remarks and rude behavior are normal to see on social media. Unwillingness to allow a decision to stand if we disagree with it, dying on every hill, or feeling like our views must be voiced are just a few other ways this plays out online. Far sooner than most of us are mature enough to handle it, we’ve been given a platform to voice our thoughts on every issue imaginable. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three metaphors that serve as guidelines for you to discuss with your students as they build their personal brand and their own platform on social media. These ideas will help them discover how to maturely handle conflict in the world of social media.
Resource: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Under-functioning parents can be referred to as “dry cleaner” parents. In the same way that we take our soiled or wrinkled clothes to the dry cleaners to get them cleaned and pressed to be picked up on Friday, these parents drop their children off at schools, scouting programs, youth groups, clubs, and other such organizations to develop and “clean up” their child for them. Sometimes, these parents want other adults to do their dirty work. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share about the challenges, problems, and symptoms of under-functioning parents so you can strive to avoid their mistakes.
Resource: Generation Z Unfiltered Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Over time, the volume of awards has increased. Consequently, today, many of our students are savvy as to the “game” they must play to get a reward. We forgot what makes awards and rewards work. Do they motivate? Or do they cause jealousy and resentment? Do they sometimes actually demotivate? In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share five things to keep in mind as you determine student awards this year.
Resource: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
There's a fine line between arrogance and confidence. However, balancing that line is something that has become increasingly difficult for teenagers and young adults. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss why there is a rise in arrogance in students today and provide you with three practical steps to subdue their arrogance.
Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Becoming an uncommon leader is something that is rarely accomplished in today's world. It's simply easier to "fit in" and settle for average than it is to push for excellence. In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share the eight traits of uncommon leaders and how to practically apply each one to your life.
Resource: Habitudes for Building Student Leaders Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Every year, Tim Elmore shares a handful of his favorite books he read the previous year. This year's list is heavily weighted with leadership books, not just organizational, but personal leadership. The styles vary, and so do the authors. These are the eight books he was able to “eat the fish and spit out the bones”—and enjoy far more “fish” than “bones.”
Bonus Book: Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Blog Post: "My Favorite Books I Read Last Year" by Tim Elmore Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Many students today have pressures on both sides of their day. Adolescents aren’t sleeping long enough and need to wake up early as their day begins at the crack of dawn. At the same time, once their classes are over, most of them have demands that fill up their afternoon and evening hours, leaving them with no margin. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share important steps leaders can encourage to help students create margin and reduce stress in their lives.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore reflects on his life as he turns 60-years-old and shares six goals listeners can pursue as they think "high road, big picture and long term."
Resources: Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Parents have made another shift in a single generation. While parents raising Millennials became famous for giving trophies or ribbons to their children just for participating, parents of Generation Z (often Millennial parents) have pushed their kids to the other extreme, driving them to compete at a high level from early ages. In fact, parents take youth sports so seriously, it may even border on unhealthy. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the shift in parenting regarding youth sports and the dangers of single sport athletes.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
The snowflake generation is a term that was coined in the late 2010s to describe the population of kids raised by parents who never let them fall down, skin their knees, or fail at anything. As you might imagine, these kids grew (and are still growing up) up a bit fragile—like a snowflake. They are unready for the rigors of university life. They need adults to make places emotionally safe when the only danger is a speaker they might disagree with on campus, and they can’t navigate a tough class or negotiate with a professor to raise their grades through extra work. These are adult tasks, and they are not yet adults emotionally. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss this statement: Snowplow parents tend to raise snowflake kids. In this episode, they share four steps to stop snowplowing and start raising self-sufficient kids.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered, 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
During the school year, there can be tension between teachers and parents. Most of the time, both teachers and parents want answers—but often don’t know how to find them. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak offer 10 proven tips for handling difficult conversations between teachers and parents.
Resources: Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak, Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Visit: growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss "Two Critical Mistakes Parents Make When It Comes to Responsibility." 1) Parents take responsibility too often when we should let it go, and 2) parents let go of responsibility too often when we should take it on. When is the appropriate time to create autonomy versus dependency for your kids?
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Sometimes students can become overwhelmed and need to be rescued from their mess. At other times you need to risk and prepare them by not removing the load. Many adults wonder how to tell the difference. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss this and the difference between coping mechanisms and coping skills in this episode, "When to Rescue and When to Risk with Students."
Resource: Generation Z Unfiltered Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak offer eight mental toughness exercises that you and your students can implement to foster grit.
Resources: Habitudes for Self-Leadership Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Visit: growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
While social media platforms have had a positive effect on some young adults’ self-esteem, (including those who become YouTube famous), it has had a negative effect on the majority of them. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the negative impact of social media on self-esteem and four steps students can take to build their self-esteem.
Resources: Habitudes for Social and Emotional Learning, Generation Z Unfiltered Site: growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Many teachers today are moving from classroom management to student engagement. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak review the four levels of student participation leaders must encourage, as they move from trying to control students to learning to connect with them: Attendance, Involvement, Engagement and Empowerment. As leaders move toward empowerment, Tim and Andrew discuss seven practical ideas teachers or coaches can use to help students practice metacognition.
Resources: Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
How well do you think you know Generation Z? There is a lot to know about this new group of kids we are calling Generation Z. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three of the biggest trends that they are watching as Generation Z leaves high school and steps into life.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Researchers have found new ways that adversity creates better people. Educators are now recognizing how the social and emotional factors in a student’s life may be predictors of a successful person later on. Those who endure tough circumstances might just have more grit and resilience in college. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss this and share how leaders can help students benefit from hardship.
Resources: Habitudes for Social Emotional Learning, Habitudes, Generation Z Unfiltered Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore, and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore interviews author and broadcaster, Ken Coleman, on his new book "The Proximity Principle"—the proven strategy to help lead you to your dream career.
Resources: The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @KenColemanShow
Today, we are concerned for the mental and emotional health of ordinary students. Dan Jones stated in an article for The Chronicle of Higher Education: “Students haven’t developed skills in how to soothe themselves, because parents have solved all their problems and removed the obstacles. They don’t seem to have as much grit as previous generations.” Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss this statement and suggest three unwitting parental actions that diminish a student’s ability to become a leader, both in and after school.
Resources: Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak's new book: Generation Z Unfiltered Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise since the early 2000s after several years of plateau. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss three harmful lifestyles teens have embraced today, how those lifestyles contribute to anxiety and depression, and what adults can do to encourage a healthy change in teen lives.
Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered, Habitudes for Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore, @AndrewMcPeak Website: growingleaders.com
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak list and discuss the Five Ingredients to Build a Culture of Ownership on Your Campus and hear from Leslie Smith, whose journey in education is an excellent example of a leader working to build a campus with an engaged school culture. If you are interested in evaluating your culture, please download our free assessment and check out our event the 2019 RoundTable for Principals, an event exclusively designed for principals and school administrators who work in middle and high schools.
Resources: Evaluate Your School Culture Events: RoundTable for Principals, June 20-21, 2019 Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
As of 2017, 31% of millennials between the ages of 25-35 still live with Mom and Dad. That’s almost one in three. In fact, more young adults live with parents than with a spouse or roommate. So, why is “moving out” such a challenge today? Today, some parents have done a much better job protecting their kids than preparing them. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss a list compiled of simple life skills students will need when they move away from home. They share "14 Skills Your Kids Should Have Before Moving Out" in today's podcast.
Resources: growingleaders.com/blog, Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Generation Z–as with any generation–is living in a new “narrative.” In today’s world, kids are growing up in a time that is both exhilarating and frightening for them. This is causing changes that can be difficult to understand. In fact, they are so different from older generations that parents and adult leaders can feel both frustrated with them and fearful for them at the same time. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the three facts you need to know to connect with Generation Z.
Resources: Marching Off the Map Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Every parent, teacher or coach has interacted with students who appeared completely preoccupied with their own little world. For centuries, adults have repeated instructions to children only to have those kids fail to follow through on what they were asked to do. Students today are truly a part of a “distracted generation.” For those of you who are disheartened by this—Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak give an encouraging reminder...
Resources: Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore interviews Dr. Gary Davison, principal of Lambert High School. Gary is a fantastic leader who understands the importance of building a healthy school culture. In this interview, the two discuss Gary's journey in the world of education, the challenges he has faced, how he overcame them and the principles he has used to lead the way in building a healthy school culture. Gary was an attendee of the 2018 RoundTable for Principals and shares the practical takeaways he was able to apply at his school and how this experience affected his leadership.
Event: RoundTable for Principals Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Website: growingleaders.com
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share some of the most important traits leaders must cultivate and how almost anyone can develop these characteristics.
Resources: Habitudes for Self-Leadership, Habitudes for New Professionals Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the reality facing today's athletic programs: athletes are transferring schools or de-committing. On today's podcast, they discuss the reasons this is happening and what coaches can do to prevent athletes from de-committing or transferring schools.
Resources: Habitudes for Athletes, The New School Coach, the Growing Leaders Blog Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: jt@growingleaders.com, podcast@growingleaders.com
What can the latest college entrance scandal tell us about the shift in parenting today? Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the four parenting trends they have observed on today's podcast.
Resources: 12 Huge Mistakes Parent Can Avoid Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how parenting has changed today, technology's role in a child's life, and offer four helpful parenting strategies for leading Generation Z.
Resources: 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid by Tim Elmore Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Kids today aren’t addicted to games just because they are fun. There is a real underlying sense of satisfaction that comes from playing games like Fortnite. The only problem is that video games satisfy these desires in artificial ways. Andrew McPeak and Tim Elmore believe that if parents want to help kids understand why they need to turn it off, adults should first seek to understand why they turned it on in the first place. Once we understand each of these motivations, then we can talk about healthy ways to meet the need—without the screen.
Resources: Habitudes for Social Emotional Learning, Marching Off the Map Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Adults (most of them parents) are afraid for our kids today. They are afraid of what can happen on social media, school shootings, drug abuse, cyber-bullying, terrorism, phone addictions, you name it. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak dig into "anxiety" to discover why adults have become so fearful.
How and when did their “fear” paradigm begin?
Resources: Stressed Out Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore interviews President and COO of Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Dave Katz. Tim and Dave talk about the components of a healthy life-giving culture, the importance of core values and how to best apply these in your own work environments. Dave Katz is one of the featured speakers for our 2019 RoundTable for Principals in Atlanta, Ga June 20-21. For more information about this event, visit https://growingleaders.com/roundtable-for-principals/.
Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @TimElmore, @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss three "f" word terms Gen Z uses today. These are important terms that adolescents use increasingly that not only describe a current reality, but they also explain at least some of their growing angst.
Available on YouTube
Resources: Habitudes for Social Emotional Learning Growing Leaders Blog
Social: @GrowingLeaders @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: Podcast@GrowingLeaders.com
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss some of Tim's favorite books from 2018 and how they can add value to your life.
Resources:
The Growing Leaders Blog
The Coddling of the American Mind, by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
Leaders, by General Stanley McChrystal
Lost Connections, by Johann Hari
The Courage to Teach, by Parker Palmer
The Power of Moments, by Chip and Dan Heath
Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior, by Leonard Mlodinow
Your Teenager Is Not Crazy, by Dr. Jeramy Clark and Jerusha Clark
The Righteous Mind, by Jonathan Haidt
The Softer Side of Leadership, by Eugene Habecker
Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Social: @TimElmore, @GrowingLeaders and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore interviews Ginger Hardage, the former Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines who has now launched Unstoppable Cultures, a brand designed to help organizations create and sustain cultures of enduring greatness. On this episode, Ginger shares the core values of Southwest Airlines, stories of her culture experience and practical ways to cultivate a healthy culture in any organization.
Event: Ginger Hardage will be speaking at the 2019 RoundTable for Principals Social: @GingerHardage, @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Do leaders form history or does history form leaders? Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak debate this question as they discuss some of the greatest leaders in history and the four commonalities that tie them together.
Resources: Habitudes for Building Student Leaders Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Website: growingleaders.com
Great leaders create the campus culture. Great leaders improve the culture, through his/her own style and personality, and lift everyone to a higher level— enabling them to perform better. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss what it looks like for a great leader to create an engaged school culture.
Event: RoundTable for Principals 2019 Resource: Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Emotional intelligence in students has become a front and center issue for so many educators across America. Any student struggling with anxiety or depression will benefit from what educators now describe as: Social Emotional Learning or S.E.L. This topic is taking the K-12 educational world by storm, as a growing number of administrators recognize that students may be hindered from mastering reading, writing and arithmetic without the ability to manage their emotions and relationships.
Resources: Habitudes: Social & Emotional Learning Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
"We live in a day of high stress and high pressure. We also, however, live in a day that pushes us to look outside for solutions rather than within. This causes stress to tax our coping skills because our answers are out of our reach." - Tim Elmore
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss three trends on the rise for Generation Z and their possible ramifications. How can adults instead enable teens to build healthy coping skills themselves? By using the ABC's of Healthy Coping.
Free Resources: "Stressed Out" Resource: Marching Off the Map Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Do you know the slang terms of this generation? Parents, teachers, coaches, and employers usually don’t need to worry about the new slang terms that students invent and use. It's something that comes with every generation of kids. However, there's one caveat. Some terms can have harmful or double meaning that adults should be aware of. So, what do we need to know to understand students? Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss Generation Z's slang terms and meanings in this episode of Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore.
Resources: Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore Daily leadership advice: The Growing Leaders Blog Social: @TimElmore, @GrowingLeaders and @AndrewMcPeak Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
In today's bonus podcast episode, The Assistant Athletic Director of Student Athlete Enhancement at the University of Alabama, Jessie Gardner is interviewed by Growing Leaders' Director of Strategic Partnerships, JT Thoms. Jessie shares about a challenge that most athletic organizations face—how do you get buy-in from your athletic department when you're building your student athletic programming? Enjoy this interview as they unpack this important topic and share details about the upcoming event RoundTable for Athletics, an exclusive forum designed for Senior Associate Athletic Directors, Senior Woman Administrators, Program Directors, and anyone else in charge of college student-athlete enhancement programming.
Event: RoundTable for Athletics, Dec 2-3, 2018 Contact: impact@growingleaders.com or podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore
The Director of Student Athlete Development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Chris Everett, is interviewed by Growing Leaders' Director of Strategic Partnership, JT Thoms. Chris Everett shares about his past experiences of being a student athlete and his role in the development of current student athletes. Enjoy this interview as they talk about some of the problems facing today's athletes, how to best lead them, and share details about the upcoming event RoundTable for Athletics, an exclusive forum designed for Senior Associate Athletic Directors, Senior Woman Administrators, Program Directors, and anyone else in charge of college student-athlete enhancement programming.
Event: RoundTable for Athletics, Dec 2-3, 2018 Contact: impact@growingleaders.com or podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore
This week's podcast episode is a portion of a live talk from Tim Elmore on his book "Marching Off the Map." How do we connect and lead this generation of teens? Tim Elmore addresses the characteristics of this generation of "firsts."
In today's episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak talk about false confidence seen in kids and how we can build the right kind of confidence to prepare kids for real life.
Resources: Cathedral of the Wild by Boyd Varty The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff Habitudes by Tim Elmore
Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share and discuss leadership lessons from some of the greatest leadership movies.
The Last Castle (2001) 12 Angry Men (1957) The King's Speech (2010) Miracle (2004) Patton (1970) Braveheart (1995) The Emperor's Club (2002) Darkest Hour (2017) Rudy (1993) Taps (1981) Iron Lady (2011) Joy (2015) Glory (1989) The Greatest Showman (2017)
Social: @TimElmore @AndrewMcPeak and @GrowingLeaders Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share valuable secrets and principles of fostering healthy leadership.
Events: Habitudes Intensive Resources: Habitudes Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak list their “Must Reads” for emerging leaders—teens and twenty-somethings who aspire to lead well. 1. Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute 2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey 3. Drive by Daniel H. Pink 4. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves 5. The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell 6. Made to Stick by Chip Heath & Dan Heath 7. Habitudes: The Art of Self-Leadership by Dr. Tim Elmore
Twitter: @GrowingLeaders @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak Instagram: @GrowingLeaders Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com https://growingleaders.com
Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the "dark side" of letting smart technologies into our homes and the effect it has on young children.
Twitter: @GrowingLeaders @TimElmore and @AndrewMcpeak Instagram: @GrowingLeaders Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Resources: Marching Off the Map / Habitudes for Social Emotional Learning
This summer, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” was released in select theaters across the country. It is a well-done documentary on the life and career of Fred Rogers, the man who hosted the show we came to know as kids—Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. It tells the inside story of how this person caught his vision to impart into the lives of young children between 2 and 6 years old. The documentary provides a leadership clinic from his life. In this podcast, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak outline insights and applications you can employ in your own leadership.
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the recent film, Eighth Grade (2018). The film follows the life of an introverted teenage girl trying to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year. The story portrays the paradox this generation of kids experience today. Tim and Andrew give five particular examples displayed in the film.
Resources mentioned:
Marching Off the Map by Tim Elmore Eighth Grade (2018)
Tim Elmore shares the stories of the life-changing experiences he created for each of his children when they turned age thirteen. Labeled as a "Rite of Passage," the five elements that make up these experiences provide parents with a practical look of how to use mentorship and real-life experience to prepare their child for adulthood.
Metacognition is the art of passing on ownership. Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the importance of metacognition and fostering student ownership in the world of education and everyday leadership. * Definition of Metacognition (1:58) * The Origin of Metacognition (2:07) * The Research Behind Metacognition (3:27) * Traditional Teaching vs. Transformational Pedagogy (5:00) * The Missing Ingredient in Traditional Teaching and Coaching (7:25) * 7 Ways to Practice Metacognition (10:38) * Metacognition Resource Recommendation: Marching off the Map (18:00)
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak explain the steps involved in the leadership development cycle. These eight steps are essential for every young adult to go through in order to become an effective leader.
If you are interested in more information on this process, check out the Leadership Development Cycle here: https://growingleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Leadership-Development-Cycle-Diagram.pdf
You can also check out the brand new Habitudes for Building Student Leaders Course here: https://growingleaders.com/store/habitudes-for-building-student-leaders/
Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the importance of mentorship, including why it's essential and how to effectively do it. They describe six metaphors that portray what it looks like to be a life giving mentor. These six principles are the foundation that you need in order to successfully invest your life in mentoring someone else.
If you are interested in more information on this topic, check out Tim Elmore's book on it - Life Giving Mentors. https://growingleaders.com/store/lifegiving-mentors-a-guide-to-investing-your-life-in-others/
Julie Diaz, Principal of Travis High School (Richmond, TX), joins Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak as they talk about her journey from an educator to an administrator. They also discuss both the opportunities and challenges of working with today's students and how leadership plays a role in that. Finally, they dive into the importance of collaboration and how to effectively create a culture that fosters it.
If you are interested in more information on the Habitudes curriculum that Julie Diaz mentioned in this episode, you can simply go to Habitudes.org
Today, Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the difficult topic of mental health in today's teens and young adults. Did you know that 44% of university students say they are so overwhelmed that it is difficult to function? Tim and Andrew dive into why this number continues to increase and provide practical solutions to helping address the stress, anxiety and depression that today's students are dealing with on a daily basis.
Former NBA coach, Brendan Suhr, joins Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak to discuss athletes today. They dive into what is different about student-athletes today and how we can best connect with them.
Dave Hart, a college athletics administrator for over 35 years, shares some invaluable leadership lessons about building a student-athlete centered culture. He starts by discussing his journey from the four universities in which he served as an administrator and the lessons he learned at each school. Along with Dr. Tim Elmore, Dave Hart elaborates on practical steps an administrator must take to have a healthy and effective culture in an athletic department.
Sarah Clapper and Timothy Alexander join Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak as we discuss resilience. Sarah Clapper shares her story (04:34 - 19:57) about overcoming several obstacles before being recently crowned Miss Ohio 2017. Then, Timothy Alexander explains (20:10 - 31:49) how he survived a terrible car accident and became the first paraplegic to receive a full-ride scholarship for football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Finally, Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak dive into some practical application (31:50 - 35:36) as to how you can help develop resilience in the young adults.
William Parker, Executive Director of Oklahoma’s Association of Secondary and Middle Level Principals, joins Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak as they discuss (0:30 - 5:01) both good and bad examples of messages throughout history. Then, William Parker (5:02 - 13:31) talks about why he believes in the importance of messaging and six practical tips for educators to improve their messaging (13:32 - 22:01). Finally, they dive into how messaging impacts a school culture (22:02 - 26:51) and the one thing that's more important than messaging (22:02 - 29:50).
Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak start off by sharing some horror stories of leading the next generation (1:02 - 6:30). Then they dive into the importance of developing timeless or automation resistant skills in today's students (9:40 - 13:24). Finally, they discuss five career ready skills every student will need no matter what the future holds (13:25 - 37:31).
Marching Off the Map: http://marchingoffthemap.com/ 10 Pics About Anxiety That Will Make You Laugh, Then Cry: https://www.boredpanda.com/anxiety-tweets-memes/
The Automation Resistance Skills We Should Nurture: http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170726-the-automation-resistant-skills-we-should-nurture
Andrew McPeak and Dr. Tim Elmore break down why change can be difficult to deal with, the mental steps necessary to prepare for change, the secrets to effectively leading change, and much more.
Founder and CEO of GDH Consulting, JJ Hurley, explains the secrets behind his company's success in both hiring and retaining Millennials in the workforce. He reveals how they were able to utilize what most people would consider weaknesses in Millennials as strengths to help the company grow exponentially.
Dr. Tim Elmore is joined by his son, Jonathan Elmore, to discuss what it's like to grow up in today's complex world. Jonathan and his father talk about the differences between childish and child-like adults, share a few stories on what it was like growing up in the Elmore household, and give some practical application for developing emotionally mature adults.
Co-founder of Invisible Children, Jason Russell, talks about how he was able to create a worldwide movement led by today's young adults. This movement included his short film, Kony 2012, which has been viewed over 100 million times. Jason Russell also explains how to speak to the heart of students and the key ingredients to engaging them.
University of Oklahoma's Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, discusses 21st century sports management including both the athletic and academic side. Castiglione breaks down the University of Oklahoma's core values and how they are shifting their focus to engage today's athletes.
Dr. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss what you need to know to increase engagement in students, the research behind the newest educational trend, and much more.
Britt Andreatta talks about the three phases of learning, how to move short-term learning to long-term learning, the neuroscience of change, and much more.
Dr. John C. Maxwell discusses what to look for in young leaders, what flaws you must overlook in them, how to remain both timely and timeless as a leader, and much more.
I’m excited to share with you a conversation with Dr. Jean Twenge. Jean is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, consultant, speaker, and author of over 110 scientific publications.
I’m excited to share with you a conversation with Don Yaeger. Don is a nine-time New York Times best-selling author, award-winning speaker, business leadership coach, and former Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated.
Dr. Corey Seemiller discusses her latest research on Generation Z and what you need to know about them.
Dr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, discusses the importance of social emotional learning in education today.
Geoff Goodman, President of Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, discusses leading teens and young adults in the workplace.
Austin Moss of the NFL discusses how the league is working towards improving its culture and developing leaders at every level of the organization.
In this episode, Tim Elmore discusses with renowned Dr. Ken Blanchard on how to build a culture in schools and organizations that produces leaders at every level.
Dr. Wayne Hammond discusses how to develop resiliency in students today in an interview with Dr. Tim Elmore.
Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with a good friend, Curt Beavers, who is not only a business owner but also an entrepreneur.
The Ohio State University Athletic Director, Gene Smith, joins Dr. Tim Elmore for an interview to discuss how to develop a culture of leadership.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Jeff Idelson (President of the Baseball Hall of Fame) about the common characteristics of Hall of Famers.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Jon Acuff on his new book, Do Over. In this conversation, Jon shares about the “savings account” students need to launch a great career.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Brad Lomenick on his new book, H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle.
In this Episode, Andrew McPeak interviews Dr. Tim Elmore about the re-release of Generation iY: Secrets to Connecting with Today’s Teens and Young Adults in the Digital Age
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Zach Thomas. Zach shares his personal story and how it has shaped how he leads today.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Amber Strain. Amber shares her observations about learning in the classroom and the work she does at Dakoota.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Sue Enquist. Sue is a former softball player and coach for the UCLA Bruins.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Andy Lorenzen. Andy is Senior Director of Talent Development at Chick-fil-A Inc.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Derin McMain. Derin is a coach with The San Fransisco Giants.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University.
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Tim Spiker discuss Tim Spiker’s upcoming book, Who* Not What: The Hidden Truth About Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Cory Epler, Deputy State Director for Nebraska Career Education, about building Career Ready Students
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore Interviews Stephen Mansfield about developing leaders in the next generation
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore Interviews Justin Su’a, Head of Mental Conditioning at the IMG Academy
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews John Maxwell about his latest book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore interviews Carol Dweck on her new book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard discuss ways adults are inadvertently stealing a kid’s ambition. This is the second of a two-part series.
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard discuss ways adults are inadvertently stealing a kid’s ambition. This is the first of a two-part series.
In this episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard have an interview with Mike Ford, Associate Dean for Campus Life at Wake Forest University.
In this Episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard discuss 10 Ways We Can Lead our Kids Better. This is a follow up podcast to The Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jim Woodard discuss a recent blog post from Tim about common mistakes we make leading kids and how to correct them.
This episode includes an interview with Dan Pink, author of Drive, A Whole New Mind and To Sell is Human. Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss how Dan Pink’s ideas can be applied to leading the next generation.
This episode includes an interview with Len Sweet, futurist and author of more than forty books, including Soul Tsunami: Sink or Swim in New Millennium Culture andThe Gospel According to Starbucks.
This episode includes an interview with Jason Russell. Jason is an American film director and activist who co-founded Invisible Children, Inc.
This episode includes an interview with Jeremy Affeldt, relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss why adults must prepare students to transition well. They offer five critical skills that students need to succeed.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss when to end a relationship. They offer tips for identifying relationships that need to end and how to end well.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss 6 typical steps in today’s parenting path and critical step that is missing.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss the relationship between technology and the next generation. They offer practical steps to lead students to use technology wisely.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss the “communication gap” between adults and students. They offer practical steps to communicate effectively with the next generation.
In this episode, Tim Elmore and Jake Sumner discuss the reasons why students are getting stuck and what we can do help get them unstuck.