Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore

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…

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…

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:…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…