A few weeks ago a friend of mine and I were in Toronto checking out this really cool spoken word event. As we were sitting there, listening to these passionate people share their stories and talent with us, we began talking about what it means to have a story and to share it with others.
It reminded me of when I was first offered the opportunity to be a youth speaker. One of the first things I thought to myself was “I’m pretty average…what could I possibly share with young people to help them?”
There are many writers that I have a great deal of respect for. David Brooks, a writer for the NY Times, stands among the top few. For over a decade he has written a column for the Times and, in my opinion, has had a significant impact. We both spoke at a conference a year ago or so in New Orleans and I must say, he was as insightful as a speaker as he is as a writer. As parents and students are starting to think about getting ready for school (but it is still early August!), I want to point you to a column he wrote a few years back on the school and future achievement. It might help bring a bit of perspective as we start gearing up again for September.
What can highly effective leaders teach us? Plenty! As a motivational keynote speaker who interacts regularly with CEOs from many companies, I have learned they often have some great lessons to offer on the science of managing emotions.
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