Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

In this live recording of a talk, Nathan gives the follow up to his first talk (yesterday's episode!) by breaking down what greatness actually looks like. He reflects on the importance of intentionally shaping our lives around faith, virtue, and service.

In this live recording of a talk, Nathan Crankfield shares his personal journey of faith, resilience, and self-discovery. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who you want to become, cooperating with God's grace, and recognizing the greatness within oneself. He encourages listeners to seize opportunities for growth and to be mindful of the company they keep, as it can significantly impact their character and life choices.

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of balancing family life with financial responsibilities. I share my experiences and insights on the importance of being present as a father while navigating the pressures of work. I look at some recent clips, including stories from professional sports, and explain why no career success is worth sacrificing family relationships. This episode also offers practical strategies for maintaining this balance and encourages listeners to reflect on their own definitions of success.If you liked this episode, like and rate the podcast and send this to someone it might impact.For more family, faith, and leadership connect join the Seeking Excellence community on locals here: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com

In this episode, Megan Colford shares her life story, from her early aspirations and career success to her profound health journey and transition into motherhood. She reflects on navigating political identities, faith, and the joys and challenges of balancing family life with purpose and grace.Key TopicsMegan’s perspective on political moderation and the importance of engaging respectfully with opposing viewsThe impact of cultural and faith-based identities on political and social beliefsPersonal health journey: battling aplastic anemia and the resilience required during treatment and recoveryThe transformative decision to leave a successful career and embrace full-time motherhoodExploring the dynamics of household management, roles, and sharing responsibilities within marriageParenting philosophy around shielding children from complex issues while fostering love and respectFinding gratitude and maintaining joy amidst serious illness and life challengesPractical strategies for mental outlook: focusing on controllable factors, gratitude rituals, and perspective shiftsThe unique challenges and rewards of the stay-at-home mom journey from a high-achieving backgroundCooperation and trust in marriage to balance household and parenting duties effectivelyFind exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter:https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

In this live recording of my YCP Executive Speaker Series Talk, I break down the Army definition of leadership: "The activity of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization."

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