Small moments shape future leaders 🌱. In today’s episode, James McLamb sits down with Dave Herpy, an author, coach, and speaker, to rethink what leadership really looks like for young people today. With decades of experience in youth development and camp leadership 🏕️, Dave brings a perspective that speaks directly to the pressure, comparison, and confidence challenges many teens face and why the environments around them matter more than we often notice.

For parents, educators, coaches, and youth leaders, this conversation offers a thoughtful lens on how purpose, identity, and influence start forming long before adulthood. It may change the way you see your role in shaping the next generation 🚀. Hit play now ▶️. Your younger self would probably approve.

Connect with Dave Herpy:

Website: https://daveherpy.wordpress.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dherpy/

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(2:01) Who is Dave Herpy