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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The Power of Camp [infographic]

Today I want to share an infographic from my friends at Christian Camp and Conference Association. It’s the product of an initiative called The Power of Camp. These statistics, while alarming, are probably not a huge surprise to most parents and educators. It’s no secret that our society, including our children, are more connected than ever. I’m not against technology, but I do believe that healthy limits allow us to benefit from new developments and not be hindered by them.

In: Generation iY, Parenting

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

School Shooting: Reading the Signs of a Student Killer

I am sure you’ve heard the news about the school shooting from yesterday. A young student at Chardon High School in Ohio, Thomas “T. J.” Lane, took a gun out and began shooting on fellow students. One was killed, and four others were injured, before a teacher ran the killer out of the building where he helped police apprehend T. J.

Obviously, this is yet another tragic school shooting reminiscent of Columbine High School and others over the last fifteen years. I’m sure there’s no guarantee a school can provide parents that they’ll predict and prevent every school shooting. I do, however, want to discuss what kinds of signals kids send adults—that we need to be looking for, in order to try to avoid another school shooting. This is what we must specialize in: interpreting student climate and culture. Kids today don’t need adults for information. (They can get that on-line, without parents or teachers). What they do need us for is interpretation. Let me share some observations on this tragic school shooting: Continue Reading

In: Education

Monday, February 27, 2012

Are We Raising a Generation of Helpless Kids?

A couple of days ago, I had the undeserved privilege of being on “Fox and Friends.” I did an interview on Generation iY, detailing how adults often fail to prepare kids for adulthood. It was a fun and lively interview, where I was prompted to share four ideas to help kids mature. It’s been said before, but I will say it again:

Growing older is automatic. Growing up is optional.

I am on a war path. I am sounding a battle cry. As parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, and employers—we must stop merely “entertaining” and start “equipping” young people for the future. I believe adults have under-challenged these great kids and when they flounder, we wonder why. Now is the time to become intentional about saving their future.

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE SHORT INTERVIEW:

So what do you think? Are we raising a generation of helpless kids?

In: Generation iY

Friday, February 24, 2012

Where are all the women leaders?

Today’s blog is a guest post by Brenda Coomer, a leadership and life coach from Tulsa, OK. Brenda is a member of the Growing Leaders Speaking Team and a dear friend. I hope you enjoy her post!

According to a recent issue of Fortune (Oct, 2011), women leaders are on the rise. And from the looks of their “50 Most Powerful Women”, women are making a greater impression than ever before.

However, it seems apparent that many women don’t feel significant, let alone a leader.

In: Culture, Leadership

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Why Is It Hard to Find Good Male Leaders On Campus?

An issue continues to surface on college and high school campuses. It came up in the 1990s, and it’s back again. It’s about male students. Specifically, male leaders. Or, the lack of them.

If you have plenty of male leaders on your campus—you are the exception. Deans, directors, coaches and principals are asking the question: How do we identify them and equip male leaders? Thanks to great efforts to provide opportunities for women since the 1970s (i.e. Title Nine), girls are everywhere; now guys are missing. Continue Reading

In: Leadership

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