About the Episode:

Welcome to another transformative episode of The Assessment Alchemist, where we turn the daunting task of test preparation into an empowering journey for both educators and students. In this transformative episode titled “From Shy to Social: Teen Success Strategies with Author Kirt Manecke”, host Tina Wiles is joined by award-winning author and entrepreneur, Kirt Manecke. Kirt discusses his journey from creating customer service guides to developing essential social and employability skills books specifically for teens. His insights offer invaluable advice for educators, parents, and young adults, aiming to foster confidence through practical social interactions and positive first impressions.

What You'll Learn:

• Kirt's Books: Insight into Kirt’s popular books, including "Smile and Succeed for Teens," which equips young adults with critical social skills for navigating everyday interactions and the professional world.

• Importance of Smiling: Discussion on how smiling can transform interactions in both business and personal contexts, potentially increasing both sales and personal rapport.

• Role-Playing Exercises: Kirt highlights how his books use role-playing scenarios to teach effective customer interaction, making it an essential tool for educators and parents.

• Parent and Teacher Resources: An overview of the supplementary guides available for parents and teachers to help reinforce the book's teachings through practical exercises.

• Online Courses: Availability of Kirt's teachings in various formats, including e-books, audiobooks, and an interactive online course suitable for individual or classroom use.

🌟 Join us next week for more insights into making assessments a positive experience. Your journey to conquering test anxiety and achieving peak performance starts here!

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

1. Smiling can transform your approach in business and personal interactions—it sets the tone for future relationships.
   
   

2. I put the top ten social skills in the very first section because if that's all a young adult ever reads, they'll be way ahead of the pack.
   
   

3. You'd think the first book would sell good because service is so bad, but it's really about teaching people the skills they aren't learning.
   
   

4. When you smile, it not only changes how others view you, but it also releases endorphins, making you feel better too.
   
   

5. We need to break down these skills into steps to ensure every young adult can create great first impressions and effective customer interactions.

Check out Kirt Manecke's Website - https://www.smilethebook.com/

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