Bullying is not just a Youth Problem; It’s a Human One

Bullying is not just a Youth Problem; It’s a Human One

There’s a powerful new post on Seth Godin’s blog with an interesting take on bullying. It is not just a youth issue – it is a human one. A BULLY is a person of any age who intentionally uses power to cause physical or emotional distress with the purpose of dominating...
Brighter Days Ahead For All of Us

Brighter Days Ahead For All of Us

Guest post: this post is from Carly Shields and Jennie Shaw, two rising juniors at Downingtown STEM Academy, which we visited in early June. Read it and you’ll understand why I feel so blessed to be able to work with students such as these. There are, indeed, Brighter...
A “TO-BE” List for Aspiring Leaders

A “TO-BE” List for Aspiring Leaders

I have the privilege each year of speaking to auditoriums full of aspiring young leaders, anxious to go out into the world and make their mark. They are looking for the “book”, the “roadmap” , the “words or wisdom” that will guide them to the things they need “TO-DO”...
Ask Your Kids, “What is a Genius?”

Ask Your Kids, “What is a Genius?”

What is a Genius? We ask students this all the time. Their responses are very simple at first, but once they dig in, they come up with some profound ideas. What happens when parents have this conversation with their children? Most recently a proud mom, Anne Schreiber,...
A Season for Self-Awareness

A Season for Self-Awareness

A friend of mine shared a story about a family tradition, where after her family opens their presents, they take inventory and determine which items they will most likely use, and which gifts may likely be less used. Upon reflection, each family member determines if a...