Sinopsis
Join Dr. Tim Elmore each month to discover the latest research and practical strategies on leading Millennials and Generation Z.
Episodios
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An Early Introduction to the Alpha Generation
05/05/2022 Duración: 34minOn Tuesday, May 31st at 12 noon ET, we will be hosting a webinar to launch our new eBook, “An Early Introduction to Generation Alpha.” In this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Elmore about the first research we’ve gathered on Generation Alpha — the students born since 2016. After attending this webinar, you will receive a free copy of […]
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Can We Do Something About Generation Z’s Depression?
21/04/2022 Duración: 28minThe American population seems polarized into at least two major camps, and several sub-camps regarding politics, vaccinations, masks, and other issues. The pandemic has stolen nearly a million lives in the United States. The economy has felt like a yo-yo, spiking and then plummeting. When Generation Z observes how out-of-control everything feels, you can’t blame them for feeling melancholy. In […]
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One Secret Parents Can Use to Send the Best Versions of Their Kids to School
14/04/2022 Duración: 20minWhen a family eats together, it demonstrates that family is the highest priority. While most agree with this, we often neglect it because we’ve jumped onto a hamster wheel, running to practices, rehearsals, games, recitals, and competitions. Rushing about together is not the same as pausing, eating, and interacting. We must avoid noise and clutter. In this episode, Tim and […]
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Changing the Way We See Our Students
07/04/2022 Duración: 24minWhen adolescents have nothing meaningful to do, they’ll create their own meaning. This can be good news or bad news, depending on what they come up with. For too long, parents, teachers, and coaches have only offered facsimiles of real-world experiences to teens. We’ve been afraid our kids will get hurt, be unsafe, be unready, and fail; and consequently, sheltered […]
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Striking a Balance Between Boundaries and Sacrifice
31/03/2022 Duración: 23minWhen someone establishes their boundaries, it is a trump card. What can anyone say to a person who declares they need to guard their time and mental health? Today, we all believe in boundaries. When we don’t establish boundaries, we often sacrifice something that boundaries often protect. Both sacrifice and boundaries are essential but too much sacrifice often leads to […]
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The Relationship Between Resourcefulness and Resilience
24/03/2022 Duración: 27minOne of the saddest realities that surfaced from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loss of hope on the part of students. During this time of uncertainty, students are finding unhealthy and dangerous ways to cope. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore the distinct relationship between resourcefulness and resiliency and present four messages students need to hear from their teachers […]
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The Top Ten Leadership Movies of 2021
17/03/2022 Duración: 25minThis past year, the theme of leadership was subtle but definitely present in many of the movies released in theaters and on streaming services. In this episode, Tim and Andrew offer you a list of the top leadership movies of 2021 and how we can all learn from them. Some are dramas, some are comedies, some are thrillers, and some […]
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A Commitment for Educators: Being Fully Present in the Moment
10/03/2022 Duración: 25minWe live in a culture with so many options, so much going on every moment of the day, that we get distracted. Our smartphones cause FOMO (the fear of missing out). Social media causes FOMU (the fear of messing up). We endure self-imposed pressures to get so much done each day that we feel compelled to multitask. Technology has made […]
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One Positive Shift Millennials and Generation Z are Making Today
02/03/2022 Duración: 25minDespite the turmoil, disruption, volatility, and uncertainty, why do we see young adults becoming more, not less, audacious? In a time when we’d assume they might cower in fear of the unknown, they are speaking up, quitting jobs, and bucking well-known traditions. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore why younger people are choosing control over caution in the new […]
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How One Great Leader’s Story Inspires Us to Step Up Not Step Back
24/02/2022 Duración: 25minPeople are resigning from their jobs in droves. By the millions. Inc. magazine reported on The Great Resignation, detailing the numbers; and they’re staggering. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the lasting effects of the Great Resignation and how we all can navigate it using examples from the ones who came before us.
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Seven Ideas to Help Students Overcome Cinderella Syndrome
17/02/2022 Duración: 31minMillions of teens and young adults in Generation Z have been given the expectation that life should be pleasant, rewarding, and even fun each day. And when it is not, someone should swoop in and make it better. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss ways that we can help children combat Cinderella Syndrome and prepare for the real world […]
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Let’s Talk About TikTok
10/02/2022 Duración: 21minWhat if instead of barring our students from engaging in social platforms, we were instead building in them the skills they need to make those decisions themselves? In the case of both competencies, the answer begins with a conversation. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore what it looks like to build skills that will help students make better decisions […]
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How to Help Students Beat Stress and Welcome Pressure
27/01/2022 Duración: 24minAnxiety has been normalized thanks to social media and the pandemic. Both children and adults can let stress get them down. But there is a difference between stress and pressure. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore these differences and offer insight into why pressure can help others perform at their best.
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Ever Heard of the Blackout Challenge? How Social Media Is Changing Peer Pressure and What to Do About It
20/01/2022 Duración: 27minHello Podcast Listeners!You might have noticed some technical issues with the podcast the last couple of weeks. On certain podcast applications, including Apple Podcasts, the episodes were not downloading from our host platform. We apologize for the issues, but you should find that all of the podcast episodes are now working. Thanks for hanging in there with us as we […]
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The One Thing I Do at the Beginning of Each Year
13/01/2022 Duración: 21minOur character is simply made up of the habits and attitudes we possess daily. Especially in the aftermath of a pandemic, where a new normal has been established, its wise to lay tracks that enable us to stay on course in our lives. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the measures they take to prepare for the upcoming year […]
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Advice to Teachers and Parents When Guiding Teens on Instagram
10/01/2022 Duración: 29minMillions of teenagers, mostly girls, have spiraled into symptoms of depression and despair after spending time on social media platforms, such as Instagram. The data seems to indicate the connection between depression and Instagram is not just a coincidence. In this episode, Tim and Andrew explore the affects of social media on teens and give advice on how teachers can […]
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Ten Interesting Facts About Generation Z and How They Affect Us All
30/12/2021 Duración: 30minGeneration Z is a population that endured a down economy during childhood but are hopeful it will be up as they come of age. The last twenty years have been tumultuous. Over time, culture has evolved. Commerce changed rapidly, and information has increased each year. Mental health remains Gen Z’s top priority. In this episode, Tim and Andrew break down […]
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Revised: Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation with Randy Hain
17/12/2021 Duración: 23minPlease be advised; this is a re-upload of the podcast posted Dec. 9th. It is our sincerest apology to Randy Hain and to our audience for the incorrect podcast being uploaded. Please enjoy these insightful words of advice from our very special guest. About Randy Hain Randy Hain, award-winning author, executive coach and leadership consultant, Just released his eighth book […]
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Morality and Social Media: Have You Considered the Impact?
02/12/2021 Duración: 28minConsider this reality. What the computer was for the Millennial Generation, social media is for Generation Z. We all recognize that social media isn’t going away. Most of us don’t want it to. Over nine in ten adults surveyed acknowledge they are on it themselves. What we may not recognize, however, are the moral implications it has on our young. […]
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Why Your Students Need a Better Emotional Vocabulary
25/11/2021 Duración: 25minStudents’ vocabulary has decreased from the 1950s to today. In over 40 years of the survey, a pattern emerged: Correct scores rose from the generations born around 1900 to the generations born around 1950 and then dropped afterward. So, although we are more educated than ever, our use of language may be smaller. In this episode we discuss how to […]