The two founders of this transformative organization grew concerned about how society is losing boys. So they took action. How do you save a life? Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead, who have been friends since school days, have been asking that … [Read more...] about Podcast #3 — Journeymen: Fighting against The Shadow
Vashon Island: The Power of Friendship
In leaving the island, my wife and I rediscover the blessings that accompany true friendship Leaving is hard — whether it’s leaving Los Angeles, as I did almost ten years ago in October 2009 to go home to reconnect with my mother, or whether it’s … [Read more...] about Vashon Island: The Power of Friendship
Podcast #2: Eric Ling — The power of empathy
As a musician, he tempers a powerful drive for success in the classroom with hard-earned empathy — transforming the lives of his students Eric Ling has been teaching school in Ohio for a decade. He’s a certified Rock Star, first as a member of … [Read more...] about Podcast #2: Eric Ling — The power of empathy
Secret #3: Learn how to manage hard conversations
Taken from "10 Secrets To Empowering Teen Leaders," this one asks you and your teen leaders not to shirk the hard conversations This is a hard lesson, and one my students are only beginning to do well — in part because it’s at the edge of what I … [Read more...] about Secret #3: Learn how to manage hard conversations
Secret #2: Praise teen leaders, honestly and effusively
Taken from "10 Secrets To Empowering Teen Leaders," this one focuses on building self-confidence If you intend to get the best work out of your teen leader, you need to learn how to praise. Again, I turn to theatre director William Ball. … [Read more...] about Secret #2: Praise teen leaders, honestly and effusively
Podcast #1: Martha Woodard — The call to authenticity
She is a retired history teacher who spurns the fake and the phony. To her, teaching only works when the instructor lives a life that is genuinely real Martha was a history teacher, a lover of humanity, a supportive friend and mentor … [Read more...] about Podcast #1: Martha Woodard — The call to authenticity
