“When working with young people, you have to be open-minded.” – Christopher Green
Today’s featured author is a facilitator and youth motivational speaker, Christopher Green. Chris and I talk about his nonprofit that helps the youth, 3 required qualities of a mentor, and more!!
Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:
His Why for starting his nonprofit company, Open Mind Mentoring.
His advice for the youth dealing with depression in this pandemic.
The two mentors in his life that are responsible for his success.
The 3 qualities of a great mentor.
What Chris and his company do to help the youth with bullying.
Christopher’s Site: https://www.openmind-mentoring.org/
Christopher’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/MENTORING-ITS-BEST-TRIUMPHED-ADVERSITY/dp/B087L1VXVH
The opening track is called "Awakening" by Marcus D. Listen to the full track and purchase it here. https://marcusd.net/album/the-lone-wolf-lp-instrumentals
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