Leadership can be a daunting task, and there are many theories on leaders being born or made. My belief is that there are attributes that...

If you know my story, then you know I was once told that I was stupid and would never amount to anything. That became the negative...

In the car racing world, a pitstop is a temporary stop used to refuel the vehicle, change a tire or two, or make minor repairs. It is not...

The need for social distancing has brought many changes to the business world. Many employees are still working from home. Businesses are...

Are you focused on the problem or the possibilities? ~Be Ian-Spired

​​​​​​​As a kid growing up in South Central Los Angeles, I can remember everyone talking about McDonald's and their secret sauce. Do you...

"There is tremendous power in a positive greeting!" In one of my speeches, I talk about an educator that played a huge part in helping me...

If someone asked you whether or not you’ve ever been incarcerated what would you say? According to a recent survey only 45 percent of...

Connecting with youth can be tough for educators, parents, tutors and youth leaders. It’s an ongoing struggle that, over time, can cause...

When a student is particularly tough to crack, it’s important to understand that they may be putting up an emotional barrier purposely in...

Though we are all born into different circumstances, every child has within a tiny seed of greatness. Whether that seed lies dormant or...

Take a look at some of the recent statistics about education around the world and it’s likely that you’ll notice one alarming trend....

Have you ever allowed your fear of failure to keep you cloaked in comfort? If you have, you are not alone. Many people are afraid of...

A positive adult role model can make a world of difference to today’s youth, and building healthy and meaningful relationships with...

While part one of this article covered the ‘A’ in the formula, Asking Questions, this article moves on to the second stage, "Creating a...

The schoolyard bully may seem like an obsolete term, but bullies are alive and well. They’re at your children’s bus stop, on the bus, in...

Natural intelligence is useless if not paired with hard work and dedication. To fulfill your academic potential and achieve everything...

Part 1 of 3The A.C.T. Strategy: Suspension, juvenile detention centers and prison. All of these things and more are possibilities for...

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to switch gears and jump back into the daily grind of girl drama, hormone overload, fidget spinners,...

One defense mechanism that people of all ages use is building up walls and in young people and children, these walls can seem...