Parents and teachers wonder why children with a high IQ scores don't produce or behave as expected. Children may be labeled lazy or underachieving frustrating everyone, including themselves! Although IQ scores may be helpful, examining other issues can help us better understand why some smart children have trouble succeeding in various contexts. Participants learn about executive functions, mind set, and social-emotional issues and how these skills interface with IQ to influence the success or failure of gifted children. Participants receive information and easy to use techniques/resources to strengthen areas of challenge and support success in all settings.