BARS from this episode:
I HAVE A DUTY TO TEACH MY KIDS TO THINK AND AN OBLIGATION TO NOT PROPAGANDIZE MYSELF
Why many teachers believe it's dangerous to teach kids to think
How students who challenge perspectives in history books become original thinkers
The importance of planting seeds as a teacher
Leveraging testimonials to shift student's opinions of their work
Using story in all of your meaningful conversations
Dondi Scumaci quote "Take your emotions along for the ride, but make sure you are driving the car."
LEADERSHIP IS THE ART OF POSITIVELY INFLUENCING OTHER PEOPLE TO HELP THEM BECOME BETTER VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES
Turning your family history into a legacy book for the next generation
IF YOU TAKE CARE OF RELATIONSHIPS, THE RESULTS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES.
What it means to live by the principle of "courageous humility"
The 10 Commandments for Blended Family Life and suggestions on how to live them
TAKE YOUR COMMUNICATION FROM TERRIBLE TO BEARABLE AND BEYOND
Why principles trump specifics in blended family environments
The two core principles of blended families - BE THE ADULT YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO BECOME. REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE AND TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
How to invite people on the journey of growth aka why using invitations to growth work better than telling people what to do
How to approach platforms that disagree with your opinion and not be offended
Why getting your book into people's hands is more important than the profits from selling your book
Answer this question for yourself: What good thing am I willing to give up to get something better?
How to leverage the Amazon Kindle 5-day promo to boost sales during the for-profit promo
Using your book as a workbook for coaching clients
CULTIVATE LOVE AND RESPECT EVEN WHEN WE DISAGREE WITH EACH OTHER
A new definition of wisdom
Why it's more important to help people remember rather than to teach them
Books mentioned:
Extraordinary Leadership by Joel W Hawbaker
Inverted Leadership by Joel W Hawbaker
Constantine's Sword by James Carroll
Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Fav quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Gandolf, Lord of the Rings
Links mentioned:
linkedin.com/in/joel-hawbaker-9421a077/
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