In this special episode, host Lee takes a reflective journey by engaging in conversations with his two children, Jack and India. Jack, aged 10, shares his insights on what makes a good manager, drawing from his love of football and admiration for figures like Elon Musk. Meanwhile, 8-year-old India expresses her aspirations to become a teacher or business worker, emphasising the importance of helping others and always doing one's best. Through these conversations, Lee realises the need to have more meaningful discussions with his children and gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts and experiences. This episode serves as a heartfelt thank you to listeners and a reminder of the value of sharing lessons and experiences to inspire and help others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Gratitude and reflection: The host expresses gratitude for the listeners and reflects on the journey of the podcast, emphasising the importance of feedback and sharing lessons learned.
• Lessons from personal experiences: The host shares lessons learned from his best friend's passing and aims to share any lessons he learns with others to make a meaningful impact.
• Lessons from children: The host interviews his two children, Jack and India, to gain their perspectives on leadership and change. They emphasise qualities such as being polite, imaginative, and vocal as important for good leadership.
• Importance of connection and social skills: Both children highlight the importance of being social, making friends, and helping others fit in. They emphasise the need for leaders to be vocal, help each other, and create a welcoming environment.
• Personal growth and self-belief: The children discuss the importance of being happy, being oneself, and always doing one's best. They encourage self-confidence, resilience, and not letting negative influences deter personal growth.

BEST MOMENTS
"So, yeah, so just just thank you. And like I said, it's been a really reflective experience."
"By imagining new things. By thinking up new things. All right, yeah. Good, good, good."
"Because some people are different to others and some people won't understand as easily as others."
"Always try your hardest, yeah. 100%. 100%, everything."
"Always remember nobody can stop you of what you wanted to be."

VALUABLE RESOURCES
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

ABOUT THE HOST
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.
Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.