Becoming a leader – or a better leader – requires a particular element: self-awareness. Learning more about what self-awareness is and what it requires, it becomes clear why this is critical to leadership. What is being self-aware? As defined by Merriam-Webster, self-awareness is an awareness of one’s own personality or individuality.
An angry parent can appear in front of you without warning. Regardless of what else you are handling at the moment, you must deal with this frustrating and nerve-racking situation because your angry parent wants immediate answers. It doesn’t matter how off base you think they are. It’s irrelevant if
Without question, sleep is important to kids. It is precious to their growth and learning. This is critical to all kids from tiny to toddler to school age because it has tremendous impact on the ability of kids to absorb and comprehend, to practice and develop muscle memory – and
Keeping your students engaged in what they’re doing while they are at barre is sometimes challenging. They’re working on fundamentals doing exercises and practicing techniques that are far less exciting than doing leaps or spins across the floor. Barre fundamentals are important because it is when students develop strength, accurate
Did you know that August is “Kids Eat Right Month“? This is a new initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and spotlights healthy nutrition and active lifestyle choices for children and families. Adults are children’s models for everything. They look to the “grown-ups” in their lives for how
One of the best lessons that students can learn from adults is the importance of giving back. Getting students involved in consistent service projects helps them to develop this “habit” that they hopefully will continue throughout their lives. Today’s most successful businesses are ones that are not only engaged with
One option for a quick and portable snack is the nutrition bar. Whether store bought or homemade, bars can provide some of the body’s energy needs either before or after training, competing or performing. Fresh, real and seasonal foods are the best for our bodies, but we’re busy and mobile
When you’re aiming to boost student numbers, who are you targeting with your marketing? It’s not a trick question, I promise. But I do know your answer already: most Studio Owners would say that they’re looking to get their studio in front of new students. Some of you might say
Our Best Practices and Support Tips posts give you knowledge share directly from our amazing support staff! This is a great category from our blog to save as a favorite to shortcut on your desktop so that you have “quick reference -ability” at moments when just a little advice may
Progress. We all want it, right? Whether it’s progress in life (health, relationships or finance) or in our business (new student enrollments or introducing revenue streams, etc.) it’s a goal we all aspire to. We all have within us a desire to grow and learn. And I can tell you
