Mike Donahue is the founder and director of Value Up, an Omaha, Nebraska-based motivational company that focuses on positive school culture. He has spoken to over a million students throughout the last three decades in live settings. He is a highly sought-after speaker and one of the best on the subjects of respect, bullying, resiliency and other school climate issues.
His candid style keeps students engaged throughout the entire presentation and leaves them inspired. After partnering with thousands of schools and speaking/listening to educators, students, and parents, Donahue has come to understand that so many teen issues are directly related to how students view themselves. If a student believes they have high intrinsic value and identify with that high value, they make life choices that match their perceived value identity. Students who value and respect themselves make positive life choices and show greater value and respect to others. Value Up was created to amplify value in every student, resulting in strengthening a positive school culture.
The three main messages Donahue delivers are:
- Embrace your value
- Make choices that match your value
- Value others
He addresses the things that challenge students ability to value themselves, such as social media and bullying. The ultimate goal is making students aware that once a person can see their true value and potential, it brings a desire to choose more positive influences. We take care of what we value. If we value ourselves we will naturally make choices that are positive and life giving.
The Value Up presentations are being sponsored by the Sioux Valley FCCLA chapters and paid for through their CTSO Improvement grant. Please join us for this enlightening and helpful presentation in our efforts to improve school climate and make all of our youth know that they have great value.
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