- Have experienced a lot of LIFE since I last wrote…
- I’ve become a Great Aunt for a 3rd AND 4th time. Welcome to earth Kylar Catherine and Hank Thomas and congrats to your families!
- Our son graduated high school and our family had much fun prepping and hosting a heck of a party to celebrate the young man he’s become.
- Wonderful time delivering the commencement address at my alma mater … and refuled by the vibrant spirit of service I witnessed! #GoDuhawks #Loras13
- In this season of commencement wisdom…a good read on the Top 5 Regrets in Life.
- The one-minute graduation speech (via @Josephson0)
- We collected student data using a survey our Project developed to assess youth perceptions and thriving behaviors – Engaged, Connected, Challenged, Enriched. #Iowa #SuicidePrevention
- Fun to watch the ripple effect of our #YouMatterWeNeedYou campaign.
- One parent posted: "You told them…they listened! Message received." after her daughter put sidewalk chalk to work (play) on this "Tree of Trust" (representing students' connections to trusted adults). #YouMatterWeNeedYou
- Short video of my “You Matter – We Need You” message from Thrive assembly (in which I mention @AngelaMaiers of #Choose2Matter – a must follow!).
- “What people are really wanting…is the opportunity to feel as if they matter.” ~@MarkHeartofBiz (true in life and business!)
- Cedar Rapids Gazette @gazettedotcom featured my new Resiliency Matters Show and gave our work a Homer (Thank you for celebrating the good!).
- NEW study of over 20,000 youth (via @samhsagov) found increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for two years after the suicide of a classmate – even when no personal connection. Takeaway: Postvention strategies must include ALL students, not just friends of a teen who has died.
- Innovative @TransformEdIowa school opening in Cedar Rapids (my daughter attending summer session)! Please share with local parents of 7th-12th graders.
- My perfect teacher in ten traits. (via @zite & @AaronBecker_32).
- The greatest single factor in growing strong youth = caring relationships with trusted adults. Transforming schools to support youth begins with transforming adults.
- One of my favorite recent interviews – A Dose of Leadership (audio) with Rich Rierson (@DoseOfLeader). Listen in!
- The great leaders have always known that it isn't about them, but how they develop those around them. ~@smaxbrown (via @talentculture)
- Servant Leadership in #military…
- The world's not slowing down…how to lead yourself and others through the turbulence by @flowjunkie. #Resiliency
- What’s new in your world? Drop me an update on facebook, twitter, or LinkedIn!
- If you want your children to be happy, spend more time teaching them joy by embodying it. ~@MarthaBeck
- Happy 14th Birthday to my daughter, Erin! I’m off the next couple days with 7 teens to a WI waterpark to celebrate …before our family heads out on a multi-state adventure across this beautiful country.
- Despite its reputation as lazy, summer can hit hard…
- A gentle reminder of your power to recenter, frame demands as fun challenges, and celebrate the good.
- Distinction between parenting and leading greatly diminished when you acknowledge that leadership entails a towering moral obligation. ~@tom_peters
- Local TV News feature on Community Resiliency Project helping community heal after tragedies.
- Top 10 List by Thriving Community.
- Oodles of fun at our BIG #YouMatterWeNeedYou Middle School assembly…watching a dozen teachers and students donating locks for love.
- Core message by School Counselor: You Matter – We Need You (video).
- Check out the smiles on these young Locks of Love donors’ faces.
- When you give to others, it not only strengthens them…it strengthens you.
- The human heart is made to serve, and is happiest and most fulfilled when it’s in service. ~@MarkHeartofBiz (Let’s teach youth this!).
- Article on our ISU Risky Business Conference presentation to help communities heal and strengthen youth.
- Before a 16-year-old Irish boy dies of cancer…he makes a broad appeal to young people not to consider suicide as a solution to their problems (video via @FionaAshe).
- His honesty reportedly had more effect on suicide prevention than all politicians put together.
- You Matter Blogger Council seeking youth writers ages 14-24 to talk about moving through youth issues.
- Stigma is shame, shame causes silence and silence hurts us all. ~@ActiveMinds (via @ResiliencyProj)
- Study on two strengths that may reduce suicide (by @toddkashdan in @psychtoday via @flowjunkie).
- Note from newsletter subscriber: "You taught me this years ago!!!" (You’re a lifelong learner @AgingBackwards).
- Entrepreneurs as Servant Leaders? (via @bi_contributors)
- 8 Ways to Be a Truly Memorable Boss (via @Inc).
- Why Isn’t Servant Leadership More Prevalent?
- A Mount Vernon employee and @ThriveMtVernon member sent me fascinating article by @emilymbadger on cities hiring a Chief Resilience Offer.
- Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation in the key to happiness. ~@MarieForleo
- "Don't cry before the hurt." ~Bob Perks. Are you getting ahead of yourself on something today? Reshift to what is…and trust.
- Keep serving in your life and business. Take time each day to remind others: “You Matter. We Need You!”
