U-TURNS
U-turns is a blog for lifelong learners who want to continue to expand their leadership and communication skills.
Meet Trainer Deno Paolini
Meet Deno Paolini, our lead trainer for U the Warrior and U the Samurai classes!
Top Motivational Quotes of the Year
As we welcome in a new year, it’s alway fascinating to look back on the motivational quotes that resonated with us in 2015. What was your favorite?
Reflections on 2015: My Wish for U
As we prepare for a new year, founder Jodi Low shares her reflections on the year and the excitement ahead.
My U&I Story: Chris Haro
Social media expert Chris Haro shares his U & Improved story.
Collective Leadership: Inspiring Collaboration
How collective leadership could benefit you and your organization.
Are Leaders Born, Bred or Built?
Are leaders born or bred? An age old question. In my opinion, the answer is: Both.
My U&I Story: Anthony Luongo
U the Leader graduate Anthony Luongo shares his experience and pays it forward.
Welcome U the Leader Team 011815
Welcoming a new class of Leader grads along with our latest Heart of Leadership recipient.
Tips for Successful Listening
The most successful people are active listeners. Follow these five tips to improve your listening.
Dream Big Dreams
Are you settling for “good enough?” Now is the time to take the leap and dream big!
3 Reasons U Should Set Goals
Goals give you the fuel to make positive improvements in your life. The three top reasons for setting your goals, now!
U&I Care: Light the Night in Loving Memory of Tim Rewinkel
U & Improved Leader & Communicator alum Tim Rewinkel, lost his year long battle with Leukemia, at the very young age of 30.
Meet U&I Founder Jodi Low
Meet U & Improved’s founder and CEO, Jodi Low!
“Change is … Good?!”
Change allows you the space to create the life you’ve imagined living.
U the Teen Leader Graduation: A Recap!
Did you feel the earth shimmy ever so slightly last Sunday? No, it wasn’t an earthquake. It was a room packed with passionate, enthusiastic people welcoming a new round of Leaders including our FIRST EVER U the Teen Leader class! I’m telling you that the walls of that...
U The Teen Leader Scholarship Recipients Announced!
U & Improved is honored to announce the recipients of three generous full scholarships to U The Teen Leader donated by, The Miksta Team at VIP Mortgage, the William and Doreen Wong Foundation and an anonymous donor. All of the submissions are more than deserving...
U the Samurai: Lives Transformed!
Each process in this class is created for students to walk the path of a Samurai leader.
Teen Leadership Training
Announcing U the Teen Leader!
Leadership Training So Good it Makes You a Better Person?
How do U explain magic? I don’t know either, but I do know I experienced it, in the most humbling and powerful way. It happened as 14 Warriors embarked on the pinnacle experience of U & Improved. It happened as I watched these Warriors become Samurai.
My U&I Story: Lisa Kasanicky
Lisa Kasanicky of Arizona Spa Girls shares her U & Improved story.