Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore

How well do you think you know Generation Z? There is a lot to know about this new group of kids we are calling Generation Z. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share three of the biggest trends that they are watching as Generation Z leaves high school and steps into life. Resources: Generation Z Unfiltered by…

Researchers have found new ways that adversity creates better people. Educators are now recognizing how the social and emotional factors in a student’s life may be predictors of a successful person later on. Those who endure tough circumstances might just have more grit and resilience in college. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss this and…

Tim Elmore interviews author and broadcaster, Ken Coleman, on his new book “The Proximity Principle”—the proven strategy to help lead you to your dream career. Resources: The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @KenColemanShow

Today, we are concerned for the mental and emotional health of ordinary students. Dan Jones stated in an article for The Chronicle of Higher Education: “Students haven’t developed skills in how to soothe themselves, because parents have solved all their problems and removed the obstacles. They don’t seem to have as much grit as previous…

Anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise since the early 2000s after several years of plateau. Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss three harmful lifestyles teens have embraced today, how those lifestyles contribute to anxiety and depression, and what adults can do to encourage a healthy change in teen lives. Resources:…

Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak list and discuss the Five Ingredients to Build a Culture of Ownership on Your Campus and hear from Leslie Smith, whose journey in education is an excellent example of a leader working to build a campus with an engaged school culture. If you are interested in evaluating your culture, please download…

As of 2017, 31% of millennials between the ages of 25-35 still live with Mom and Dad. That’s almost one in three. In fact, more young adults live with parents than with a spouse or roommate. So, why is “moving out” such a challenge today? Today, some parents have done a much better job protecting their kids than preparing them. Tim Elmore…

Generation Z–as with any generation–is living in a new “narrative.” In today’s world, kids are growing up in a time that is both exhilarating and frightening for them. This is causing changes that can be difficult to understand. In fact, they are so different from older generations that parents and adult leaders can feel both…

Every parent, teacher or coach has interacted with students who appeared completely preoccupied with their own little world. For centuries, adults have repeated instructions to children only to have those kids fail to follow through on what they were asked to do. Students today are truly a part of a “distracted generation.” For those of…

Tim Elmore interviews Dr. Gary Davison, principal of Lambert High School. Gary is a fantastic leader who understands the importance of building a healthy school culture. In this interview, the two discuss Gary’s  journey in the world of education, the challenges he has faced, how he overcame them and the principles he has used to…

Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak share some of the most important traits leaders must cultivate and how almost anyone can develop these characteristics. Resources: Habitudes for Self-Leadership, Habitudes for New Professionals Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak

Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the reality facing today’s athletic programs: athletes are transferring schools or de-committing. On today’s podcast, they discuss the reasons this is happening and what coaches can do to prevent athletes from de-committing or transferring schools. Resources: Habitudes for Athletes, The New School Coach, the Growing Leaders Blog Social: @GrowingLeaders,…

What can the latest college entrance scandal tell us about the shift in parenting today? Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss the four parenting trends they have observed on today’s podcast. Resources: 12 Huge Mistakes Parent Can Avoid Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak

Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak discuss how parenting has changed today, technology’s role in a child’s life, and offer four helpful parenting strategies for leading Generation Z. Resources: 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid by Tim Elmore Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore and @AndrewMcPeak

Kids today aren’t addicted to games just because they are fun. There is a real underlying sense of satisfaction that comes from playing games like Fortnite. The only problem is that video games satisfy these desires in artificial ways. Andrew McPeak and Tim Elmore believe that if parents want to help kids understand why they…