Four Important Things to Look for in a Gap Year Experience
Malia Obama’s decision to take a gap year has introduced the concept into many homes across the country. Hopefully, it has helped many people to take a look at something we have known here at Impact 360 Institute for a long time: gap year experiences can be a great choice for many students. It’s not…
Mastering Followership Before Leadership
Brad McDonald’s journey with Impact 360 started in 2007, when he moved on campus to participate in the second program year of the Gap Year. After hearing about Impact 360 at summer camp, he made the long cross-country journey from Arizona to Georgia for the nine-month program. Brad says, “God used my time as an…
Transformational Coaching, Part 2: The Importance of Action
In my first post on this topic, I defined what coaching is, how it is different from other ways of serving (e.g., consulting or counseling), and what some of the characteristics of a good coach are. Now, I want to emphasize the importance of action in coaching. I’ve found that real transformation rarely takes root…