❌ Lost a speaking gig? Here’s what to do next… At TYS, our team has booked 5,307 gigs for the speakers we represent. But what about the ones that didn’t happen? When a client says no, we ask three key questions: youthspeakeru.com/event-plan…

❤️ this was an absolute HONOR. As a School Leader, you may not work with students every day — but you architect the system that ensures every student has One Caring Adult who does.

Tyler Merritt’s new book, This Changes Everything, is an incredible read. As his friend & lit agent, I’ve had the privilege of seeing Tyler pour his heart and soul into this book. It’s a deeply human mix of humor, heartbreak, and hope. @TTMProject amzn.to/3Wgpg8a

As a speaking agent, I’ve booked 5,307 gigs for the speakers we represent. When someone decides NOT to book one of our speakers, I ask them THREE simple questions to extract actionable intel to be better positioned next time: Q1. What was your #1 deciding factor? ​CONTEXT: Interestingly, 33.2% of our respondents say topic relevance was their primary reason—only 9.7% cite budget. This proves my theory that event planners aren't risking their money, they are risking their reputation. Q2. Please be brutally honest: ​why did you choose not to book {Speaker Name}?​ ​CONTEXT: This question often reveals gaps in marketing clarity. For example, an event planner might say, "We were looking for a speaker on X​." ​But our speaker DOES speak on X. This means work must be done on topic clarity, speech titles, or learning outcomes. Q3. How far in advance do you start looking for speakers when planning an event? ​CONTEXT: This question lets us know when to circle back for future events. When we follow up, we lead with EVIDENCE showing we’ve addressed any concerns raised in question #2. As they say, you either win or you learn.

THE 8 THINGS EVERY KID NEEDS TO HEAR... 1️⃣ I Love You. 2️⃣ I’m Proud of You. 3️⃣ I’m Sorry. 4️⃣ I Forgive You. 5️⃣ I’m Listening. 6️⃣ This Is Your Responsibility. 7️⃣ You’ve Got What It Takes. 8️⃣ No.

CONGRATS to my dear friend Erin Garay on the release of her audiobook, Establishing Equilibrium. Discover the keys to balance your energy and unlock vitality in your life. Available now! audible.com/pd/Establishing-… @LoveHealThrive

👏 97 TEACHERS: How to Be a Teacher They'll Never Forget "You're not teaching students. You're writing stories." — Dr. Joe Martin #Teachers #Education

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🧠 DECISION MAKING: Hats, Haircuts, Tattoos. Discern the Difference. I think about decisions in three ways: hats, haircuts, and tattoos. Most decisions are like hats. Try one, and if you don’t like it, put it back and try another. The cost of a mistake is low, so move quickly and try a bunch of hats. Some decisions are like haircuts. You can fix a bad one, but it won’t be quick, and you might feel foolish for a while. That said, don't be scared of a bad haircut. Trying something new is usually a risk worth taking. If it doesn't work out, by this time next year, you will have moved on, and so will everyone else. A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible. Maybe you'll move on for a moment, but then you'll glance in the mirror and be reminded of that choice all over again. Even years later, the decision leaves a mark. When you're dealing with an irreversible choice, move slowly and think carefully. —@JamesClear, author of "Atomic Habits"

Are you really a parent if, at some point during the next 48 hours, you don't threaten to return your kids's Christmas gifts? 🤣

🎉 2023 was INCREDIBLE! 906 bookings. 812,000 students, educators, & staff reached. We're grateful for EVERY opportunity to inspire the hearts and minds of the next generation & the adults who support them.

Speaking to the K-5th grade crowd is no easy feat. You must keep their attention while delivering simple insights and practical tools young kids can understand and apply. youthspeakeru.com/speaking-t… Whether your target audience is the under-10 crowd or not, Taes’ stories and insights will help you better navigate those pivotal moments and build a better, stronger, more authentic way of impacting your audiences.

Success on stage requires deliberate preparation. We all know that intuitively, but how do we do it practically? youthspeakeru.com/dissecting…

Success on stage requires deliberate preparation. We all know that intuitively, but how do we do it practically? In this conversation, we discuss how to make our presentations something an audience will be transformed by. youthspeakeru.com/dissecting…

18 Books Every Teen Should Read Before They Turn 18 joshshipp.com/18-books-every…

THE 7 THINGS EVERY KID NEEDS TO HEAR ① I love you. ② I’m proud of you. ③ I’m sorry. ④ I forgive you. ⑤ I’m listening. ⑥ This is your responsibility. ⑦ You’ve got what it takes.

Our words matter. The ones we choose to use and the ones we choose to leave out. The medium in which we share them. The tone with which they’re shared. Anytime and anywhere words are used, they have an impact. They matter. Consider @TTMProject and his experience of becoming a viral media sensation by sharing a single page’s worth of thoughtfully considered words. These words he made up a couple of hours before recording them on free video-recording software late one night at a friend’s house. Words he then uploaded to YouTube at 2 a.m. to share with a few friends and family members. Words he discovered (when he woke up a few hours later) had been heard by over a million people. Then 20 million. And now more than 100 million and counting. One page worth of words led to interviews with all the big news outlets, retweets, and shares by A-list celebrities, appearances on late-night talk shows, a landmark book deal, and a positive, measurable impact on culture during a particularly challenging time in American history. In other words (see what we did there?), Tyler Merritt knows the power of words chosen wisely. In this conversation: • 00:00:00 // Tomfoolery & Banter • 00:03:11 // Introducing Tyler Merritt • 00:44:04 // How to approach a publisher with confidence • 00:47:31 // Strategies for creating a buzz about your book • 00:55:39 // Pro tips for writing and publishing a children’s book • 01:10:12 // How to create impactful words through the power of observation Available anywhere you listen to podcasts. youthspeakeru.com/tyler-merr…

🧠 What's your preferred way to learn?

TYS Speakers® is proud to welcome Ming Shelby, Ed.S, to our family of speakers. Ming, a national board-certified teacher and instructional coach, is here to empower educators to teach with impact and courage. ❯❯ Preview Ming's Message: topyouthspeakers.com/speaker…