A conversation between John Christianson, CEO and Founder of Highland Private Wealth

Management and Dr. Michele Borba, one of the foremost authorities on child development.

Dr. Borba is the best-selling author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in an All-

About-Me World, and more recently, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids

Struggle and Others Shine. An educational psychologist and internationally recognized

educator and speaker, she appears regularly on NBC’s Today Show as an expert on

character and social-emotional development, bullying prevention and other parenting

topics.

During their conversation, John and Dr. Borba explore the relationship between privilege

and empathy, what makes us altruistic and what doesn’t, and how putting the emphasis on

grades rather than empathy can actually be detrimental to your child’s success in the future.

They discuss wealth and abundance issues, along with thoughts on where we are going as a

culture in terms of raising strong, caring leaders.

Visit www.micheleborba.com for more information.

Maximize the Return on Your Summer Vacation

Did you know that one of the most powerful things you can do for your family is quite simple? Develop a strong family narrative by telling stories.

In this interview between John and Dr. Marshall Duke, a professor of psychology at Emory University, you’ll learn about the impact of sharing family stories in order to build resilience in children. You may have seen Dr. Duke featured on Good Morning America, in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other prominent media outlets.

As you gather with family this summer on a vacation or around a campfire, consider sharing your family’s stories with the younger generation. Create a new tradition of intergenerational storytelling by inviting grandparents to share their stories too.

In this conversation, Dr. Duke and John discuss:

·       Why challenges are necessary for growth

·       How knowledge of one’s family history builds resilience

·       The different kinds of stories families tell

·       The role that grandparents can play in family storytelling

You can find Dr. Duke's 20 Questions resource here (link to website)

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Generosity is often a secret and untapped joy creator. When we use our talents, resources and energy to make an impact in our world, we all thrive. And the truth is, everyone can do something, big or small - it all contributes to the wellbeing of our community. Jeff Piha, a CPA at Sweeney Conrad, experienced his own journey of generosity which led him to donate blood marrow to a boy he didn’t know: “There are little things we can all do to make a difference, and we should try to find those opportunities because we're all lucky in some way. Every single one of us has something we can do. You can change people's lives, you can make things better.” 

Listen to an interview with Jeff to learn more about his experience, which may inspire your own journey of generosity.