Learn about the Amazing Shake, created by the Ron Clark Academy, and how you can help students of all ages learn about and practice professional conduct and making a good first impression with an Amazing Shake program.

The Amazing Shake puts students in a variety of short scenarios where they are judged on communication, their handshake, memorability, adaptability, and poise. Competition rounds can include meeting someone for the first time, pitching a product, working the room, a mock red carpet interview, giving a sports team a pep talk, a "business lunch" where etiquette, conversation skills, and poise are tested, and more. This is a great way to involve members of your local community as coaches, participants, and judges!

For more information, visit Northwest Arkansas' SOAR afterschool program's website to learn more about their Amazing Shake competition. Kimberly Bearden of the Ron Clark Academy gave a terrific Enspire presentation on how to build soft skills using the Amazing Shake. There's even a national competition!