Are Leaders born or made?
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...
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Ian Humphrey
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Ian Humphrey
Mar 16, 20223 min read
How I combat negative self-talk
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...
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Ian Humphrey
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Have you settled for less than you deserve?
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...
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Ian Humphrey
Aug 5, 20203 min read
Don't Neglect Professional Development During the Pandemic
The need for social distancing has brought many changes to the business world. Many employees are still working from home. Businesses are...
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Ian Humphrey
Jul 6, 20201 min read
What are you focusing on?
Are you focused on the problem or the possibilities? ~Be Ian-Spired
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Ian Humphrey
Mar 25, 20192 min read
The Secret to Success
As a kid growing up in South Central Los Angeles, I can remember everyone talking about McDonald's and their secret sauce. Do you...
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Ian Humphrey
Dec 11, 20181 min read
There is tremendous power in a positive greeting!
"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...
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Ian Humphrey
Jul 4, 20186 min read
Does your place of employment feel like a prison? Time to break out!
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...
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Ian Humphrey
Jun 1, 20183 min read
Listen to Me, Linda
Connecting with youth can be tough for educators, parents, tutors and youth leaders. It’s an ongoing struggle that, over time, can cause...
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Ian Humphrey
May 11, 20182 min read
Hard On The Outside, Hurt On The Inside. Breaking Through The "Armor" of Today’s youth
When a student is particularly tough to crack, it’s important to understand that they may be putting up an emotional barrier purposely in...
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Ian Humphrey
Apr 3, 20182 min read
The Seed of Greatness every Youth possesses
Though we are all born into different circumstances, every child has within a tiny seed of greatness. Whether that seed lies dormant or...
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Ian Humphrey
Feb 1, 20182 min read
Giving A Student The Motivation They Need
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....
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Ian Humphrey
Jan 4, 20182 min read
Make 2018 The Year You Start Where You Are and reach your goals!
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...
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Ian Humphrey
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Effective Ways To Build Healthy Relationships With Students And Today’s Youth
A positive adult role model can make a world of difference to today’s youth, and building healthy and meaningful relationships with...
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Ian Humphrey
Nov 13, 20175 min read
Part II The A.C.T. Strategy. How one educator helped me change the course of my life while in prison
While part one of this article covered the ‘A’ in the formula, Asking Questions, this article moves on to the second stage, "Creating a...
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Ian Humphrey
Oct 17, 20173 min read
Bully Prevention Begins at Home when Parents Take A.C.T.I.O.N.
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...
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Ian Humphrey
Aug 21, 20173 min read
Making the Most of Study Time
Natural intelligence is useless if not paired with hard work and dedication. To fulfill your academic potential and achieve everything...
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Ian Humphrey
Aug 8, 20175 min read
Part I: The A.C.T. Strategy. How one educator helped me change the course of my life while in prison
Part 1 of 3The A.C.T. Strategy: Suspension, juvenile detention centers and prison. All of these things and more are possibilities for...
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Ian Humphrey
Jul 18, 20172 min read
‘LIKE’ My Status! Using Social Media to Create Connections in the Classroom
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,...
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Ian Humphrey
Jun 17, 20172 min read
Beneath The Tough Exterior lies a Vulnerable Child
One defense mechanism that people of all ages use is building up walls and in young people and children, these walls can seem...
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