Using “Social Proof” to Motivate Teens

I’ll never forget my first junior high dance. Loud music, flashing lights and 300 kids standing around the perimeter of the multi-purpose room, nervously staring at the empty dance floor. That is, until the DJ played “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash.  This was my friend, Denise Evans’ favorite song. Unable […]

Conducting the Experiment of Your Life

I’m the farthest thing from a scientist, but I have tremendous respect for those who can work that side of the brain. What I admire about scientists is how they draw conclusions. They don’t work much with feelings. They work with facts. I recently spoke at a large university and talked with the students about […]

Confronting Confrontation

Sometimes people in our lives do things we don’t like. In many cases, their behavior doesn’t directly impact us, so it’s not appropriate to say anything. At other times, however, people do things that do directly cause us harm, and then we have every right to confront them. Handled well, you don’t have to cause […]

Representing EVERYone

Take action on behalf of everyone. Many people hold a position and plan activities without really considering how their efforts will make impact on those they lead. Often student leaders just do what was done last year. Doing this will ensure last year’s results. Successful companies rely on growth, not on last year’s numbers. You […]

Never Let Them See You Sweat

Effective leaders are experts at keeping cool and appearing in control, even when everything seems to be falling apart. If you are in a leadership position, people are looking to you for strength. If you believe that things will work out, that’ll keep your group calm and confident as well. The opposite is also true. […]

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