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Is it really necessary to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones?

“The comfort zone is a behavioural state within which a person operates in an anxiety-neutral condition, using a limited set of behaviours to deliver a steady level of performance, usually without a sense of risk.” Judith Bardwick, Author, “Danger in the Comfort Zone” While we exist and operate within our comfort zone, there isn’t a … Continue reading Is it really necessary to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones?

Giving them a reason to lead

Over the past 12 years Character Builders has been running leadership programs through incursions, excursions and retreats. During this time we have identified a number of reasons why students will, and will not step up to serve the school in a leadership capacity. As a discussion point with your students and teachers here are some … Continue reading Giving them a reason to lead