DC CAN

Tenacity Video Clips and Articles

Below is a collection of video clips and articles you can use to support the Tenacity Professional Character Skills Curriculum.

Tenacity Lesson Videos and Articles
Lesson 1 - Introduction
The Pursuit of Happyness (2:15)
Malala Yousafzai Initiative (2:21)
Obama Confronts Heckler (3:02)
Every Kid Needs a Champion (7:45)
Finishing a Race on One Leg (2:35)
Impose your Will (8:02)
Lesson 2 – Set Yourself Apart
Fox News Soft Skills (3:34)
Article: Soft Skills to Help your Career
Lesson 3 – Know Thyself
EL Importance Animated (7:25)
Lesson 4 – Employment Types
Telecommuting Good for Business (1:57)
Lesson 5 – First Impressions
Skit - First Impressions (4:52)
Article: How to Make First Impressions Count
Lesson 6 – Professional Dress
Article: Appearance Affects Confidence
Lesson 7 – Creating Your Own Brand
What is Your Personal Brand? (1:00)
Steps to Create Your Brand (4:11)
Lesson 8 – Communicate with Finesse
What is Code Switching (5:12)
Student Struggles (:45)
Code Switching Explains World (1:36)
Teen Code Switch TedTalk (7:48)
About Body Language (2:46)

Articles:
Obama Code Switching
Code Switching in Business
How we Code Switch Daily
About Body Language

Infographic: Tips for Effective Communication
Lesson 9 – Workplace Etiquette
Starting a New Job (5:42)

Lesson 11 – Netiquette
Social Media Footprint (1:58)
Article: 12 Student Social Media Don'ts

Lesson 13 – Diversity Awareness &
Self Advocacy

Article: Importance of Self-Advocacy

Lesson 14: Coping with Conflict
Co-worker Conflict (1:37)
Conflict Teen Talk (4:09)
Animated Dealing w/Conflict (4:44)
Bullying Drama (9:52)
Student Conflict Solvers (5:12)

Article: Wake Forest Coach Accused of Punching Tourist
Lesson 15 – Decisions! Decisions!
Every Decision Counts (3:50)
Life Choice - Celebrity Movie (9:59)
Lesson 17 – Time Management
Pomodoro Technique (:40)
Lesson 20 – Cover Letter Writing
Article: 10 Steps to Dynamite Cover Letters
Lesson 21 – Exploring Careers
Follow Your Passion (3:53)
Lesson 22 – Public Speaking
Toastmaster’s Speech (7:30)
Lesson 24 – Interviewing
How to Answer Tell Me About Yourself (8:05)
Unprofessional Interview (6:08)
Translate »