Palmetto Leaders

Palmetto Leaders focuses on the Soft Skills that some of South Carolina's leaders identify as being instrumental in their career growth and success.

Grades 3-12

Development of the Soft Skills is critical in the development of our students as they go into the workplace. Palmetto Leaders focuses on the Soft Skills that some of South Carolina's leaders identify as being instrumental in their career growth and success.

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Creativity: Jim Harrison | Palmetto Leaders
Creativity: Jim Harrison | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Creativity Well-known South Carolina artist and writer, Coach Jim Harrison, discusses the skill of Creativity and reflects on his career in art and also in physical education. Jim Harrison died on...
Decision Making: Ray Tanner | Palmetto Leaders
Decision Making: Ray Tanner | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Decision Making USC Athletic Director and Former USC Baseball Coach Ray Tanner is our featured guest on Palmetto Leaders. The USC Athletic Director and two-time, back-to-back, NCAA national...
Leadership: Dr. Andrew Sorensen | Palmetto Leaders
Leadership: Dr. Andrew Sorensen | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Leadership Dr. Andrew Sorensen, former President of the University of South Carolina, discusse d the skill of Leadership. NOTE: Dr. Sorensen passed away on April 17, 2011.
Leadership: Dr. Jim Rex | Palmetto Leaders
Leadership: Dr. Jim Rex | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Leadership Former State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Jim Rex, discusses the SCANS Skill of "Leadership." Dr. Rex focuses on five traits of a good leader: listening encouragement action discipline...
Problem Solving: Justice Jean Toal | Palmetto Leaders
Problem Solving: Justice Jean Toal | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Problem Solving S.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal (retired) discusses the skill of Problem Solving and reflects on ways that she has used these skills throughout her career.
Self-Esteem: Dana McCullough | Palmetto Leaders
Self-Esteem: Dana McCullough | Palmetto Leaders

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Self-Esteem ​How good do your students feel about themselves? We'll continue investigating soft skills needed for today's workforce with Dana McCullough, SCETV Communications, who talks about Self...

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