Character and Wellness Videos

student character and wellness videos

BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.

These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.

Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.

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The Jostens Renaissance suite of Character and Wellness videos include the following:

All In

These inspiring videos are hosted by Gian Paul Gonzalez and feature the perspectives of students – captured by students. Released throughout the ‘24-‘25 school year, they include topics like habits, empathy and resilience.

The Harbor

Featuring Mike Smith and guests, The Harbor facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through episodes with rich, raw and engaging video content.

Courageous Conversations

These videos are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown strength – sharing stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles.

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Being All In: Commitment

Being “All In” comes from the idea that you put it all on the table – that you know what’s important to you and you’re willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.

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EVENTS VS. INTENT

Mike suggests that event organizers keep their focus on the intent behind their event — and to measure their success not upon attendance, but upon whether or not their attendees were impacted in the way that they intended.

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LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Mike explores what living and leading by example means, and how leadership is contagious and can change the culture of a school.

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EXPANDING YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Mike sees perspective as a soft skill that can be practiced and developed — and one that’s essential to becoming a good leader and accomplishing your…

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JRNC 2018 - PART 2

In episode two of our series around the 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference, Mike brings three students onstage to field their questions and give advice on…

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JRNC 2018 - PART 1

At the 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference, Mike addressed hundreds of student leaders and leadership educators on how leadership is a lifestyle. In part one of…

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HOW TO GET STARTED IN ACTIVISM

In a recent poll on his social media, Mike learned that over 60% of his followers believe they’re capable of making a real difference in the…

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LEADER'S MENTALITY

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s not a class; and it’s certainly not what you tell everyone you are. Leadership is a mentality and an attitude that…

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LEADERSHIP

On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike delves into the topic of leadership. In particular, he focuses on how leaders’ actions — or inaction…

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