Writer: BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center
Topics and Talks
Developing Grit and Resilience
· "Never Give Up" by Joseph B. Wirthlin
o http://www.lds.org/ensign/1987/11/never-give-up
· "Mountains to Climb" by Henry B. Eyring
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/mountains-to-climb?lang=eng
Attitude and a Growth Mindset
· "Being Teachable" by Robert R. Steuer
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2002/04/being-teachable?lang=eng
· "Overcoming Discouragement" by Val R. Christensen
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/overcoming-discouragement?lang=eng
Effective Communication
· "Christlike Communications" by L. Lionel Kendrick
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1988/10/christlike-communications?lang=eng
· "Profanity and Swearing" by Ted E. Brewerton
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1983/04/profanity-and-swearing?lang=eng
Creating an Effective Organizational Vision
· "Of Things That Matter Most" by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng
· "Keeping Life's Demands in Balance" by Elder M. Russell Ballard
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1987/04/keeping-lifes-demands-in-balance?lang=eng
Overcoming "Bad-Apple" Behavior
· "Living the Abundant Life" by President Thomas S. Monson
o https://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/01/living-the-abundant-life?lang=eng
· "With Hand and Heart" by Thomas S. Monson
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1971/10/with-hand-and-heart?lang=eng
Effective Leadership
· "Leadership" by Elder John A. Widtsoe
o http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=47
· "These I Will Make My Leaders" by James E. Faust
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1980/10/these-i-will-make-my-leaders?lang=eng
Being a Person of Influence
· "The Importance of Reputation" by O. Leslie Stone
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1975/10/the-importance-of-reputation?lang=eng
· "The Importance of Example" by Delbert L. Stapley
o https://www.lds.org/liahona/1977/06/the-power-of-example?lang=eng
Act and Not be Acted Upon
· "Action" by Marvin J. Ashton
o http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=1792
· "Inertia" by William H. Bennett
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1974/04/inertia?lang=eng
Effective Time Management
· "A Time to Prepare" by Ian S. Ardern
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/a-time-to-prepare?lang=eng
· "Time is of the Essence" by John Longden
o http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=1460
Stewardship
· "Stewardship - A Sacred Trust" by Quentin L. Cook
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/stewardship-a-sacred-trust?lang=eng
· "Reflections on a Consecrated Life" by D. Todd Christofferson
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/reflections-on-a-consecrated-life?lang=eng
Vision, Action, and Goal Setting
· "Finding Joy in the Journey" by President Thomas S. Monson
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng
· "Achieving Eternal Goals Despite Life's Storms" by Robert D. Hales
o http://www2.byui.edu/Presentations/transcripts/graduation/2004_12_11_hales.htm
"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective College Students"
· "To Learn and to Teach More Effectively" by Richard G. Scott
o http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1729
· "Learning to Love Learning" by David A. Bednar
o http://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/02/learning-to-love-learning?lang=eng
Teamwork and Unity
· "Unity in the Faith" by Loren C. Dunn
o http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&speaker=&topic=&year=&id=1180&title=+Unity+in+the+Faith+
· "The Principle of Unity" by Theodore M. Burton
o http://scriptures.byu.edu/gettalk.php?ID=1714&era=yes
Leading Effective Change/ Participating in Effective Change
· "Brother, I'm Committed" by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
o http://www.lds.org/ensign/2011/07/brother-im-committed?lang=eng&query=forward+change
· "To Learn, to Do, to Be" by President Thomas S. Monson
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&query=act+move+forward
Self-Worth and Potential
· "He Knows You by Name" by Elaine S. Dalton
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/04/he-knows-you-by-name?lang=eng
· "Confidence and Self-Worth" by Glenn L. Pace
o https://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/01/confidence-and-self-worth?lang=eng
Self Discipline
· "The Time is Now" by Marvin J. Ashton
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1975/04/the-time-is-now?lang=eng
· "Moral Discipline" by D. Todd Christofferson
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/moral-discipline?lang=eng
Kindness and Healthy Social Interaction
· "Finding Joy Through Loving Service" by M. Russell Ballard
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/finding-joy-through-loving-service?lang=eng
· "Kindness - A Part of God's Plan" by Betty Jo Jepsen
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1990/10/kindness-a-part-of-gods-plan?lang=eng
Appreciation for God's Creations
· "The Creation" by Russell M. Nelson
o https://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/05/the-creation
· "The Wonder of the Creation" by Mark J. Nielsen
o http://www.lds.org/ensign/2004/03/the-wonder-of-the-creation?lang=eng
Decision Making by the Spirit (Still needs to be added to Qualtrics Reservation Request)
· "The Three Rs of Choice" by Thomas S. Monson
o http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/the-three-rs-of-choice?lang=eng
· "Learning to Recognize Answers to Prayer" by Richard G. Scott
o https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1989/10/learning-to-recognize-answers-to-prayer?lang=eng