The Ideal Ice Breakers for New Members
No, not that kind! [Image from Hersheys.com] Last night I was facilitating a meeting for a group of business owners who recently joined an entrepreneur’s organization here in NYC. Since they were all new members, we did several activities to connect them together and find common bonds because, as we say in Dance Floor Theory, […]
5 Ways that a Second Grader Followed Dance Floor Theory
Christian Bucks is an adorable second grader from Pennsylvania who realized that some of his classmates were lonely during recess time. Having heard about a “Buddy Bench” being used in a German school, Christian suggested to his school administrators that they also install one. The Buddy Bench is a designated bench on the playground where […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Rachel Padro (Front Range Community College)
Rachel and her brother School and Year: FRCC ’14 Major: Recreational Therapy Leadership position: Secretary for the National Society of Leadership and Success Westminster Chapter, Seretary for the Threads Club, and Secretary for the Cru Club. Member of Phi Theta Kappa. How do you define leadership? I define leadership as discovering and utilizing your unique way to lead, […]
The Unofficial Dance Floor Theory Tip- Caption Contest Winner
Last week over at Student Launcher, we held a caption contest using the below picture, asking “Seen in the Student Launcher office, what’s the deal?” We had a bunch of funny answers, but one took the cake because it payed homage to Dance Floor Theory, kind of. “Dance Floor Theory #13: Leadership is about bringing […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Candy Melara (College of DuPage)
School and Year: College of DuPage, ’16 Major: Special Education Leadership position: Membership/ Fellowship Officer for Phi Theta Kappa How do you define leadership? I define leadership as a lifelong learning process that involves people working together effectively towards the realization of a comprehensive vision guided by shared values and ethical commitments. A leader should be capable to make […]
Turning Energy into Action at New Student Orientation Programs
This past Thursday I was working with UMass – Boston on their newly formed Investiture for first year students. It’s a tradition they are hoping to continue on for many years to come. I’m a huge fan of their efforts since it’s a great way to set the tone for the year as well as […]
Dance Floor Theory on Facebook
In Dance Floor Theory™ we outline four steps it takes for a student leader to move a group from a “bad dance” to a “good dance.” They are… Introduce Yourself Introduce People To Each Other Make Small Relevant Groups Get Out Of The Way As more schools and student groups build an online presence for […]
Extreme DFT: Photographer’s Project Forces Strangers to Get Close
Dance Floor Theory enthusiasts know that introductions are hugely important. DFT tips state that pointing out a common thread between people creates stronger connections between strangers, and then you should get out of the way. Photographer Richard Renaldi took this to a whole new level with his project, “Touching Strangers.” Renaldi finds two or more […]
I Got DFT’ed…And I Didn’t Like It.
Last week I was part of a panel discussion for TiE on the New York startup scene. I was invited to talk about my experience as both a TechStars Alumnus and founder of Red Rover and AlumniChoose. Before the event officially started, everyone was casually networking around the room. At one point, a lady popped […]
Utah State University Is Ready for International #FreeHugs Day [IMAGE]
While doing a Dance Floor Theory Training at USU, I noticed this on their events calendar and had to take a picture to share. If you haven’t pledged your group/school yet, there’s still time > http://www.swiftkickonline.com/free-hugs/