Can We Trust Disney With Our Female Heroes?
Why is Disney undermining the strong female characters in their movies with cliched and out of date merchandising?
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Thank Yous, Hugs, and a Standing Ovation. How I Encouraged Middle School Kids to Change Their Worlds.
Last Friday, I presented my new talk to each grade at Grand Blanc West Middle School. The 6th graders lined up to thank me and shake my hand. The 7th graders hugged me. The 8th graders gave me a standing ovation.
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Beating the Bystander Effect – An Open Letter to Teens
There are five factors involved in stopping people from being heroes. They combine to make bystanders. This 3,500 word article explains them and describes how to get past them.
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Gary Vaynerchuk on Heroes
I spoke to Gary Vaynerchuk today as part of his "Hey, why don't I give an interview to someone every day?" project. I asked him about his heroes and his advice for kids and parents on how to be heroic.
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