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Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, Dr. Tim Elmore shares practical advice on leading the next generation. With special guests such as John C. Maxwell, Dan Pink and Carol Dweck, listeners will get a fresh perspective and tips on how to best connect with today’s young adults. Episodes include convers…

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    • Aug 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 528 EPISODES

    4.9 from 148 ratings Listeners of Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore that love the show mention: elmore, leadership, teacher, students, apply, dr, school, thank, content, great, habitudes.


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    The Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore podcast is a valuable resource for educators and parents who are seeking relevant and current information on young people today. Hosted by Dr. Tim Elmore, an expert in leadership development, this podcast offers practical advice and insights for mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders. I have enjoyed listening to and learning from this content as both a high school teacher and a homeschooling parent. The concepts presented are applicable to my work in the classroom as well as my role as a parent, allowing me to effectively apply the ideas presented.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to provide actionable strategies for working with youth. Dr. Elmore and his guests offer practical solutions that can be implemented in various settings, whether it be in a school or home environment. The episodes cover a wide range of topics, including resilience, failure, adaptability, and leadership development. Each episode provides valuable insights and strategies that can be easily understood and applied.

    However, one aspect that could be improved is the sound quality of the podcast. The audio levels can be quite low compared to other podcasts, requiring me to turn up the volume significantly in order to hear clearly. While this may seem like a minor issue, it does detract from the overall listening experience and can be inconvenient when transitioning between podcasts.

    In conclusion, The Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore podcast offers valuable information and insights for educators and parents seeking to guide young people towards becoming effective leaders. Despite some issues with sound quality, the content provided is highly beneficial and applicable in various settings. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone working with youth or interested in leadership development for young people.



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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 2:49


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 2:50


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:53


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    Exciting Updates about the Future of our Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:52


    In this episode, Andrew and Tim announce exciting changes for the podcast, revealing that it will split into two new shows: “School on a Mission” and “Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore.” “School on a Mission,” launching on August 14th, 2024, will be hosted by Andrew and Gina Watts, focusing on the challenges and innovations in educational leadership for […]

    Three Skills Students Need to Become Digital Citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 31:29


    Digital citizenship is about what constitutes healthy behavior when engaging with others online. If you are a member of Generation X or Baby Boomers and grew up in the United States, you likely received training in civics and etiquette to become a good citizen. Digital citizenship is ultimately an attempt to update these topics for the digital age. Just like […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 31:29


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 33:53


    Sometimes, when we face hard times or lose something important, we might feel like it defines or limits us. But most people don't know that there are three ways to respond to these challenges. First, we can let them define us, making us sad or lose our motivation. Second, we can let them confine us, where we feel stuck and […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 32:07


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 26:16


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    Four Ideas to Develop Student Leaders on your Campus this Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 25:05


    When we bake a chocolate cake, we know there are essential ingredients that make the recipe work. For that matter, baking or cooking anything tasty is not random. There are fundamental ingredients that must be added to reach a flavorful outcome. Similarly, when leaders cultivate healthy, young leaders out of students, there are four ingredients that always go into the […]

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    Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. With Pink's signature blend of big ideas and practical takeaways, captivating stories and crisp humor, The Power of Regret offers an urgent and indispensable guide for a life well lived. His other books include the […]

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