Education is more than just learning information. It’s about preparing our learners to go out and make it as individuals. This episode is about the importance of the soft skills that will carry the students through a successful life. We’ll be talking about workforce development skills, employability skills, and creating confident individuals who can reach out and shake somebody’s hand. 

Dan Miller is the author of 48 Days: To the Work You and Life Love, a book filled with innovative ideas for thriving in today’s workforce. Dan is the President of 48 Days LLC and the host of the 48 Days Podcast. He has been on The Dave Ramsey show and has spoken at the White House. 

Episode Highlights: 

[03:38] Most hiring decisions are made in the first ten seconds. Integrity is a key component in the real world.

[05:16] Smiling can make a big difference in someone's ultimate success.

[06:09] Looking for unique characteristics of each child to overcome adversity. 

[07:51] We need to encourage kids to recognize opportunities that revolve around their unique talents and characteristics.

[09:08] An example of a child's uniqueness making him successful. 

[12:27] Students need to figure out their zone of genius or what gets them really fired up.

[15:12] Looking at changes and what can be possible.

[17:26] Look inward when looking for a side gig.

[20:20] Books have the biggest impact on Dan's life.

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