First Answers

People who are successful with other people and have the fewest problems tend to communicate very differently than people whose lives are plagued with people problems. In this episode, you can learn about ten very effective forms of communication that make success with people possible and enjoyable.

Some people understand moral principles and apply them, and others understand the same principles and do nothing about them. Dr. Scoresby explains how families can play a very significant role in promoting moral character, which is the stable and consistent form of morality in every situation. This is typically the behavior parents want most.

In this episode, Dr. Scoresby hits on two topics that are nearly forgotten today: first, being suspicious of too much talk because it might mean false promises, and second, understanding and valuing both sides of an issue for a discussion to have the best outcome. Compromise is not weak; it was how things got done.

The single biggest reason why people have problems with one another can be found in the ineffective forms of emotional communication they use. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about the ten most common forms of emotional communication involved in most people problems. Becoming aware of what you do is the first step to finding solutions.

Boys can be motivated by using a push and/or pull form of motivation. Dr. Scoresby explains each method, natural forms of motivation, and motivation that originates from high-quality interpersonal skills. Learn how these forms of motivation enable parents and mentors to inspire boys on their way to becoming great men.

Our pell-mell rush to test scores, paper writing, and good grades has led us to educational outcomes for many of our children that overlook the importance of developing their capacity to learn. Dr. Scoresby describes what parents can do to help their children learn better and be more excited about learning by mastering their minds.

This is Part 2 in a series about raising children in a fragmented and sexualized society. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby explains that when sexuality and isolation intrude too much, there are significant consequences, such as increased sexual activity, objectification of others, impaired person perception, and self concepts that excessively emphasize sexuality. Parents and caretakers can learn what they can do to promote healthy development when children are being reared in these high-risk conditions.

This is the first episode in a two-part series about raising healthy children in a fragmented and sexualized society. Children can feel fragmented and isolated in homes where parents are too busy to listen or where they are mistreated. Society’s hyper emphasis on sexuality in media, language, pornography, and actual sexual experience further complicates healthy growth. Dr. Scoresby explains how growing up with these two concerning social conditions can hinder children’s development, but learning about positive development and emotional growth can help parents ensure healthy development for their kids.

We can do much better by first learning about and then using the wisdom of previous generations. If we don’t, it’s lost to us—and it may be knowledge that can benefit us. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby uses three forms of social knowledge—barn burners, burrs under blankets, and feathers in your cap—to illustrate what we might have lost and how it has affected what now happens in our society.  

Many people who believe they can’t be great leaders have more potential than they think. In this episode, Dr. Scoresby talks about how great leaders can take people to places they've never been. They do this by applying two parts of leadership. Learn the set of personal qualities that create respect and trust and the best principles of organizing the work to unite people and motivate them to achieve the outcomes you want.