“Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny.” – Tryon Edwards

Training Seminars 1. CLIMATE CREATORS Keynote From his book CLIMATE CREATORS, Gene presents 10 dynamic principles that create a positive ethos in workplaces, homes, and schools. You’ll witness Gene smashing cups to illustrate the myths of change, or see him wear a monkey on his back to illustrate the need to work through problems. Included… Read more »

I pledge to be a hero because it is the right choice for me. As a hero, I have Compassion for others. As a hero, I display Cooperation to my family, friends, and teachers. As a hero, I take the Initiative to help without having to be asked. As a hero, I always try to… Read more »

Activity Idea The objective is to help kids understand the importance and place of core ethical virtues in their life. The choices we make on a daily basis either contribute to our mission and purpose or our choices involve us in activities that for the most part are short lived. By placing 7 walnuts into… Read more »

Below is a version to improve listening Someone’sTalking Song Someone’s talking. Someone’s talking. Is it you? Is it you? Time to pay attention! Time to pay attention! Look , Lock, Listen Look , Lock, Listen Are you sleeping, are you sleeping Brother John? Brother John? Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing Ding, dang,… Read more »

A separate course or integrated into every discipl The question of making Character Development an integral part of all disciplines or treated as a separate entity needs to be carefully examined. We have designed activities for both approaches. For example, our activity for studying the “Character’s Character” is an integral part of every piece of… Read more »

Remember — you are your children’s most important example. They learn by observing you, even when you don’t know it. If this sounds a bit daunting, don’t worry. Here are 10 ways to be a great role model, and chances are you’re already doing many of them. 1. Share your values with your children. Don’t… Read more »

The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity. Zig Ziglar People with integrity do what they say they are going to do. Others have excuses. Dr. Laura Schlessinger Don’t worry so much about your self-esteem. Worry more about your character. Integrity is its own reward. Dr. Laura Schlessinger Integrity without… Read more »

The moral values of the Modern day world Differ from values of yore When a handshake sufficed For a signature, Never needed was anything more. A man’s reputation was an Object of pride, A man was as good as his word. No strings were attached To the lending of hands, No refusal to help ever… Read more »

There was grandfather, his little grandson often came in the evenings to sit at his knee and ask the many questions that children ask. One day the grandson came to his grandfather with a look of anger on his face. Grandfather said, “Come, sit, tell me what has happened today.” The child sat and leaned… Read more »