#50MeetUps – Consciousness Club #11: Determination of Death by Cessation of Brain Function
“Hey team, we’re going to go to 100 Meet Ups! …. Okay, how about 50?” – Tom On our journey through #50MeetUps to discover the key components of successful communities, our second stop was a conversation about death and when it starts. (Stay tuned for Tom’s post on our first Meetup – Taco Tuesday.) One Meetup, […]
The Holiday Hugging Workout
Holiday Hugging! Well, look what we have here…the holidays and tons of holiday hugging. When did they sneak up on us? If you’re just as confused as we are about the new year being right around the corner, fear not. Swift Kickers and exercise extraordinaires, Jake and Melissa, have a preview of some of the […]
Love All Ways – An End of the Year Reflection
As I walked by the sign, I read the words, processed it, but it took about ten steps (NYC steps, so 0.7 seconds) to interpret it. Love All Ways. Not a misspelling. Two directives that mean so much. While walking down 57th Street to get to the bootcamp class I teach, what I expected to be […]
Why we are grateful for you!
Every day, the Swift Kick team gets together at 10:10 a.m. to discuss what projects we are working on. At the end of this meeting, we close it with “5 things you are grateful for, IN YOUR LIFE!” This is one of my personal favorite sections because I am able to reflect on the positive […]
Tom was on TV About the Hugging World Record!
Roses are red, Violets are blue. Hugs are free, For me and you! On Thursday, November 3, we hosted Student Free Hugs Day. Thank you to the College of DuPage for hosting the attempt at breaking a world record for the most number of hugs in one minute. It was an honor for Tom to […]
Reflection Time: My Top 5 Things to Be Thankful For
Every year I like to reflect on what/who I am thankful for and why I am thankful for it/them. Here are my top five items to be thankful for: My Family My family has always been close to my heart. I have been blessed to have such a large and close family. Their love and support has […]
3 Lessons for Every Leader in Your Favorite Movies
Every now and then, a movie comes along that makes us feel good. And, just maybe, also has a tremendous lesson that we can carry with us. These three movies give leaders the basic, but awesome foundation of leadership. The journey and experience of leading is a privilege. Without a solid foundation in integrity, grit, […]
That’s a Wrap on Free Hugs Day 2016!
Another Free Hugs Day is in the books! Over 30,000 hugs were pledged with over 40 schools. Thank YOU, the Swift Kick community, for an amazing day. Check out some Free Hugs facts and videos from this years event: Swift Kick’s official video Bridgewater State University Texas Tech Want in on more fun? Keep an […]
Kicking Bullying to the Curb
Meet Addison Mallery! HI! My name is Addy Mallery, and I am a 19 year old sophomore student studying at Allegany College of Maryland. I am currently in the early childhood education program, and will be graduating with my associates’ degree next spring. I will then be transferring to Frostburg State to get my Bachelors […]
Morals and Values
In light of recent events, I don’t want to talk politics. I don’t want to talk about rights and laws. What I want to challenge everyone who reads this blog, is to think about values. What Drives You At Swift Kick, we have values that hold our team members accountable. These values define the purpose […]