In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Jon Gordon. Jon is an author and public speaker perhaps most well known for his words regarding positivity and leadership. We chat about the practical integration of faith and positivity, the importance of difficult conversations, and the power of metaphors in communication. Jon shares his model for having difficult conversations, which includes focusing on the mission, telling the truth, assuming positive intent, maintaining respect, and establishing rules of engagement. He also emphasizes the need to understand one's role in a conversation and to approach it with intention and a desire for unity. Listen in with me and let’s learn a thing or two.

Connect with Jon: jongordon.com

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In this conversation, Bob catches up with his friend John Michael Talbot, a prolific author and musician who lives in a monastery. John Michael shares his journey from being a musician in a band to living a monastic life. He talks about his conversion to Christianity and his exploration of different faith traditions. John Michael also discusses the daily life in the monastery and the importance of community. He encourages listeners to find or create their own communities and to live a life of purpose and intention.

Late Have I Loved You is his 59th album

Connect with John Michael Talbot and listen to his 59th album, “Late Have I Loved You”: www.JohnMichaelTalbot.com

Connect with Bob: @bobgoff

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Bob stumbled upon McKinnon Galloway through social media, where she teaches basic sign language. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare and incurable genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, leading to her deafness. McKinnon has a beautiful ambition of bridging the gap between the hearing and deaf communities, which led her to start the Deaf District—a community where deaf or hard of hearing individuals can find resources, support, and a sense of belonging. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the challenges she has faced, the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive people, and the power of words.

Connect with McKinnon: @thatdeafchickmk

Learn more about Deaf District: www.deafdistrict.com

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In this episode, my friend, Jose Arellano, shares his journey from joining a gang and experiencing incarceration to finding hope and purpose at Homeboy Industries. He discusses the impact of gang culture and the violence that comes with it. Jose also reflects on the death of his mother and how it led to a shift in his perspective. He highlights the importance of creating opportunities for individuals to reshape their hearts and lives.

Connect with Jose: instagram.com/josearellanoofficial
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https://homeboyindustries.org/

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Kevin Kelly shares his journey from a life of crime and incarceration to finding faith and serving the poor and marginalized. He emphasizes the importance of meeting and learning from people in difficult circumstances, as they can be our teachers. Kevin and his wife Molly run Basic Ministry, a nonprofit that feeds and supports the homeless in Los Angeles. They also work with The Last Mile, teaching coding and audio-video production to incarcerated individuals to help them gain marketable skills. Kevin's ultimate goal is to continue serving the poor and expanding Basic Ministry's impact.

Connect with Kevin on Instagram: @brotherboston
Basic Ministry: @basic.137

Connect with Bob: @bobgoff