BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.
Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.
The Jostens Renaissance Character and Wellness videos include the following series:
Set to release each month of the 25-26 school year, the Better Than Good video series is hosted by Keith Hawkins – an inspirational speaker who grew up in a struggling family from a tough part of Los Angeles. With various student perspectives, these videos focuses on the greatness bottled up inside us and the opportunities that life offers.
All In video series host Gian Paul Gonzalez shares lessons he’s learned from his personal journey working with his students as a ninth-grade world history teacher, professional athletes and inmates serving sentences in correctional facilities. These episodes feature the authentic perspectives of students, captured by students.
Hosted by Mike Smith, an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, The Harbor™ by Jostens® facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through rich and engaging video content. Episodes feature adult and student guests who share their perspectives with Mike.
Courageous Conversations are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown real strength – sharing personal stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles. Use these in your classroom, staff meeting or at the dinner table.
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Being All In: Commitment
Being “All In” comes from the idea that you put it all on the table – that you know what’s important to you and you’re willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.
EVENTS VS. INTENT
Mike suggests that event organizers keep their focus on the intent behind their event — and to measure their success not upon attendance, but upon whether or not their attendees were impacted in the way that they intended.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Mike explores what living and leading by example means, and how leadership is contagious and can change the culture of a school.
EXPANDING YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Mike sees perspective as a soft skill that can be practiced and developed — and one that’s essential to becoming a good leader and accomplishing your…
JRNC 2018 - PART 2
In episode two of our series around the 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference, Mike brings three students onstage to field their questions and give advice on…
JRNC 2018 - PART 1
At the 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference, Mike addressed hundreds of student leaders and leadership educators on how leadership is a lifestyle. In part one of…
HOW TO GET STARTED IN ACTIVISM
In a recent poll on his social media, Mike learned that over 60% of his followers believe they’re capable of making a real difference in the…
LEADER'S MENTALITY
Leadership isn’t a title; it’s not a class; and it’s certainly not what you tell everyone you are. Leadership is a mentality and an attitude that…
LEADERSHIP
On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike delves into the topic of leadership. In particular, he focuses on how leaders’ actions — or inaction…