Episode 72: Smile and Succeed for Teens

Today we will be talking with Kirt Manecke, award winning author of the book Smile & Succeed for Teens. In it he talks about:• How to land a job (and keep it!)• The important life skills your first job can teach you• The many benefits of volunteering• How to handle stress​• Job skills that make you stand out• What colleges are looking for in applicants, and a lot more.It’s Kirt’s premise that TECHNOLOGY IS STOPPING COMMUNICATION!Have you noticed the way kids are constantly staring at their cell phones? They spend more time looking at that little screen than engaging with each other, face to face. The technology created to enhance personal communication is actually blocking it.SUCCESS IN LIFE DEPENDS ON COMMUNICATION!Social skills are the top factor in getting a job, according to Harvard University. Is your teen prepared? Smile & Succeed for Teens is an attention-grabbing crash course in SOCIAL and JOB skills that helps teens get better grades, develop meaningful relationships with parents and peers, and find (or even create) a fulfilling career. For middle- and high-school-aged kids, 12+.We will also chat with Kirt about how his book has evolved into helping teens in the autism spectrum and the parent guide he was talked Into creating to help parents guide the teens through the book. Interested in buying the book?http://www.smilethebook.com/smile-succeed-for-teens