Andrew McPeak is an author, researcher, and expert on emerging generations. He has over a decade of experience working with young adults, from public schools to corporate boardrooms. His deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s young leaders enables him to equip adults with practical tools and actionable advice for guiding the next generation. Andrew also co-hosts the School on a Mission Podcast.
He has authored three books, including *Marching off the Map* (2017), *Generation Z Unfiltered* (2019), and *Ready for Real Life* (2023). His latest book outlines five essential soft skills that students need, offering educators simple strategies to help students navigate 21st-century challenges.
Ready for Real Life (2023) by Andrew McPeak outlines five essential soft skills leaders must teach students to prepare them for modern challenges. While Generation Z is connected and smart, they struggle with loneliness and social interactions. This book emphasizes the importance of life skills over grades, helping young adults thrive in real-world situations.
Marching Off The Map (2017)
Marching off the Map (2017) by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak offers strategies to lead and educate post-millennial students who think and learn differently in a digital world. It provides research and practical tools to inspire learning, foster growth, and help students navigate the complexitiesofthe21st century
Generation Z Unfiltered (2019)
Generation Z Unfiltered (2019) by Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak highlights nine key challenges facing today’s teens and young adults. It offers practical strategies, research, and real-life examples to help educators and leaders connect with and guide Generation Z through their unique struggles.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Student Leadership
Students will learn that leadership is about character, courage, and perspective. They will also gain simple tools to lead themselves, face challenges, and make a positive impact on their school and everyday lives.
School Culture and Engagement
Participants will learn strategies to build a strong, inclusive school culture where leaders, teachers, and students feel valued and engaged. They’ll gain practical tools to address modern challenges like shorter attention spans and post-pandemic frustrations while reigniting educators’ passion for teaching and leadership
Parenting the Next Generation
Participants will learn how the internet and smartphones impact Generation Z’s stress and behavior. They’ll gain practical strategies to help students manage stress, rethink tech usage, and take ownership of their lives in a digital world. Parents will also explore new ways to foster critical thinking and responsible technology use in the age of AI.
Why Soft Skills Matter
Participants will learn the five essential soft skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. They’ll gain practical strategies, compelling stories, and tools from the Habitudes series to empower students and develop next-generation leaders in today’s tech-driven world.
Understanding Emerging Generations
Students will learn that leadership is about character, courage, and perspective. They will also gain simple tools to lead themselves, face challenges, and make a positive impact on their school and everyday lives.
Innovative Educational Practices
Participants will explore the unique attitudes and behaviors of 21st-century students and learn why some traditional methods are no longer effective. They’ll gain new, research backed strategies and real-world techniques to better engage and lead today’s learners.
“This was the PERFECT presentation for the times today! So many applications and so much hope for raising our students to be successful adults in a changing world! Andrew was an amazing speaker about a relevant topic for all age levels of education. He had us thinking about changes we need to make without the guilt, but with facts and studies that are coming out. Very current and was insightfully done. Andrew McPeak was an engaging speaker. The information he presented (and the slides he used) was so very relevant and really resonated with the audience. It definitely kept them engaged.”
Jason Koester
Rocky Mountain District Of The LCMS
“Growing Leaders has a knack for understanding generational differences and how that relates to working with young people. Their speakers are engaging and use imagery-laced language. Growing Leaders is an excellent source for motivating educators! Although it was virtual, Andrew was still extremely engaging.”
Erin Noble
National FFA
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