Posts Tagged ‘donation’
Being a Role Model for a Group of Youth
A positive role model is someone who others look up to and admire. A role model is someone that others want to emulate. Simply through “being”, a role model is inspirational and motivational. Others can see the possibilities of themselves in the role model. A role model demonstrates self-confidence but is not overbearing and arrogant. …
Read MoreEmpowerment
What if you had the capacity to empower youth to exceed beyond all expectations? What if you had the opportunity to empower role models and mentors for youth to be a guide for those who come to them looking for support? What if you could impact the lives of youth and change the path a…
Read MoreDeveloping Grit
Don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “grit”, the first thinking I think about is the old John Wayne movie (I know, they’ve remade it recently) “True Grit”. Whether you watched the John Wayne or the Jeff Bridges version, you know that the person with grit is the young woman, Mattie Ross,…
Read MoreMentoring
There is a lot of debate about the difference between mentoring and coaching, according to Eric Parsloe, The Oxford School of Coaching & Mentoring, “Mentoring is to support and encourage people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximize their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they…
Read MoreNo Arms, No Legs, No Worries—a You Tube Broadcast featuring Nick Vujicic
WOW! Talk about a positive role model and mentor! Have you had the opportunity to either see in person or view You Tube videos featuring Nick Vujicic? To give you a little background, Nick was born with no arms or legs (although he does have a foot of sorts which he calls his chicken wing)…
Read MoreGlass Half Full or Half Empty?
We have all had the opportunity to ponder this quote about our perception—is the glass half-empty (on the downward cycle with little hope for rejuvenation) or is the glass half-full (ripe with possibilities to be even more successful). Your mindset surrounding this quote is critically important for all of us. Stephen Covey stated in 7…
Read MoreWhy Is Delayed Gratification Such An Important Trait?
We live in an instant world. When you are talking with someone and a question is raised, before you know it they’ve whipped out a smart phone and are looking for the answer. We have instant mashed potatoes, instant pudding, instant messaging, and instant credit. A lot of work has been done around the importance…
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