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Next week is Listen. Learn. Lead. Week at UT, a week devoted to understanding different perspectives, learning from the experiences of others, and leading with courage. Read more about how UT is a beacon for the respectful exchange of ideas and how Student Life is strengthening civic health through campus conversations. https://lnkd.in/e2upm4kW

Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow Through Children’s Biographies by Marc Joseph Introduction Children’s biographies have the power to inspire and motivate young readers by introducing them to remarkable individuals who have made a significant impact on the world. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these stories can spark the imaginations of the next generation, encouraging them to dream big and pursue their passions. Learning from […] #boomers #babyboomers

Important reflections and reminders as we look to the coming months and far beyond. https://lnkd.in/eitb5UVH

As a futurist, it's no wonder that I’m frequently asked about the future: What will it look like? How can we and our kids prepare for it? What skills should we acquire to stay relevant? There are many uncertainties. One individual cutting through this fog is Scott Galloway, whose book 'The Algebra of Happiness: The Pursuit of Success, Love, and What It All Means' I have anticipated to read. Though I may not be the core demographic, having passed the 50-year mark, Galloway's attempt to outline the fundamental algebra of a happy life is intriguing. From our finances to our health to our relationships, he offers lessons through anecdotes from his own experiences. Admittedly, the book may come across as basic to some of you here at Linkedin, yet I can't help but applaud Scott for taking the time to engage in a debate about the future with his young audience—a debate often left to influencers with varying degrees of dubious opinions. This is particularly true for young men, a group Galloway is deeply concerned about in the future. In many ways, this is a book I wish I had read when I was younger, but more importantly, it's a book that should inspire thought-leaders to write more for the youth in general. Nothing less. Get started. How else will they be inspired about the future if left to the whims of questionable voices in society?

Keeping young minds fizzing with ideas long into the future, to inspire the next generation of curious minds, here are some top picks for science books for kids and young adults.

In our latest newsletter we have wonderful reflection piece from Marshall Gerbrandt , 'Reflections on the challenges of academic and professional identities'. https://lnkd.in/ePT62QDF

🌟 Elevating Education through the Arts: A Must-Listen Conversation 🌟 As professionals and lifelong learners, we understand the profound impact that a well-rounded education can have on our careers and personal development. But how often do we consider the crucial role the arts play in cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and empathy in our future leaders? This Monday, May 13th, at 5 AM and 5 PM EST on Look for the Good Radio Show/Podcast, we are proud to present a vital discussion with none other than Boston’s media legend, Joyce Kulhawik. Joyce has been at the forefront of arts and entertainment for over 30 years and is a passionate advocate for integrating the arts into educational curriculums. 🎭📘 The arts are not just an extracurricular activity; they are a critical element in developing innovative minds and resilient spirits. In our upcoming episode, Joyce shares why the arts are indispensable in education and how they have the power to transform students into well-rounded and reflective individuals. 👉 Join us as we explore the significant benefits of arts education and why it should be a fundamental component in schools across the nation. 📌 Don’t miss this enlightening discussion that is sure to inspire educators, policymakers, and all professionals to champion the arts in education. Set your reminders and prepare to be inspired! LISTEN LIVE on your way home today at 5pm est here: https://lnkd.in/ecD9Jrdn #LookForTheGood #JoyceKulhawik #EducationInnovation #ArtsEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #LinkedInEducators #MustWatch Joyce Kulhawik

One of my best friends Maya Pace and one of the greatest people I know just launched a new fellowship for those working on "relational changemaking" on college campuses in the US. This could include students, faculty, or staff! If you're interested, definitely check out the application linked below and feel free to reach out to Maya directly at maya.pace48@gmail.com if you have any questions. --- Turning Towards Overview Our changemaking spaces are rife with despair, helplessness, and hopelessness. In the urgency of action, we rarely have time to step back, to review our strategy and its broader implications, to do our own internal work and identify where our biases and assumptions are clouding our perspective, and to expand our options for changemaking on a collective and individual level. The Turning Towards cohort is a learning opportunity to bolster our capacity to mobilize relational change. We are inviting pairs of people (students/faculty/staff) from up to 5 colleges and universities across the country who are working to make progress on an issue of identity via a relational, reparative frame to join the experience. Join us. Applications can be found on our website (https://lnkd.in/ehRUsYnz) or at this link (https://lnkd.in/eqj8R9dy), and are due on October 25. Please email or schedule time with Maya Pace if you have any questions.

March is National Reading month, it's important we advocate the importance of reading within our communities. The book I have read this month was The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class by Keith Smith. The importance of this book is not about income differences between these classes, rather the distinct mindsets between them. Something that stuck out was that millionaires ask themselves empowering questions while the Middle-class do not. So I leave you with this: Instead of asking "Why does this happen to us" let's begin asking "How can we grow and learn from this?". We have to build a culture that empowers people to be the best version of themselves.

Yehji shares her story on powerful sisterhood found through the Youth Research Council! On April 30th, we had the pleasure of celebrating the launch of the Why We Lead national study, and the extensive work of the YRC who led the research. Want to know more about the #WhyWeLead study? Download the full report from the link: https://ow.ly/lKmb50Rvi5S #GirlsLeadership #WhyWeLead #AllKindsOfPowerful