President and Managing Partner Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc. Medina, MN, United States
Abstract Description : Are you struggling to motivate young people? Mark Perna's book, "Answering WhY" delivers a set of strategies to engage today's youth (teens-thirties). Let's discuss the book’s valuable awareness into the unique characteristics, motivations, and challenges faced by today's younger generations. By being cognizance of these aspects we - as educators, counselors, parents, and leaders - can better connect with, support, and awaken the incredible potential of young people. Join us as we talk about how to work with young people to build direction, motivation, and passion.
If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: youth, motivation, strategies, challenges, careers
Learning Objectives:
Understand the 'why' behind today's young people’s actions and motivations so that we can generate more effective communication and relationships.
Foster passion and purpose in today's youth by discovering step to becoming better mentors, educators, and leaders for the young people you influence.
Explore strategies to engage today's young people.