UNFOLLOW

After 5 years, this is the final (maybe, yes pretty sure) UNFOLLOW podcast episode. The boys briefly recap life, faith and death since their last public talk at the end of 2022. Since the last convo, AP has returned to the Spirits Industry in a presidential way and is teaching regularly. DC's late-wife Johanna passed away after 20 years of marriage and he gives us a redemption story in-spite of it all. We hope this brings closure to your listening journey with us.

A man's wealth is often measured in the quality of his friendships, but making friends is hard and building great lifelong one's is a rare gift. AP & DC have been just that for twenty years now. They start this season with fellow friend and host, Billy Hansen of the Lynchburg Neighborhood Podcast, during visit to Mimosa Hill Farm on one of AP's many journeys to Lynchburg. Join the boys as they openly unpack what friendship really means to them at this point in their lives, careers and important moments of life.

On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were fatally shot, and seventeen others were wounded. As I attempted to talk about this tragedy with my 3 kids, one of them asked a simple question: Why didn't God protect them?

My feeble attempts to answer the answerable led to another question. Have we ever really cared about other people’s children?

*This is an audio reading of Adrian's blog post, "Why Didn't God Protect Them?"

What does it mean to be a "token" hire and how do you prevent diversity & inclusion efforts from becoming corporate theater? When we replace the fight for equality with the desire for respect and admiration, who does it really benefit? Adrian (AP) shares raw, honest words from his recent blog post, "How To Become a Token."

Read the full article here: How To Become a Token
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Racism is a system, not an event. And corporate racism isn’t a problem to solve for Black people. It’s an organizational epidemic to address for everyone. Adrian (AP) reads an audio version of his recent blog post and speaks hard truth: The Black talent you don’t see is a direct reflection of what you don’t do.

Here are 10 reasons you can't find Black talent... that have nothing to do with the talent of Black people.

Full Article: 10 Reasons You Can't Find Black Talent
Adrian Blog: www.AdrianDParker.com 

Courage changes everything. How & who we love, where we work, and what we do all depend on our ability to fight fear. In the final episode of season 2, Daryl and AP share what they’ve learned during one of the most courageous years of their lives. Courage is transferable, renewable and it compounds over time as we use it for others. How can courage become a weapon for change, a safe house for love, and an accelerant for truth in a world where fear seems to be in surplus? 

Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

After spending 30 days on digital detox away from social media, Adrian returns to share his reflections and revelations with Daryl. They discuss how their marketing careers were focused on using and investing in social media businesses without much thought for the impact on consumers. As more research becomes available, it’s time for us to understand how Facebook, Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other mobile apps profit from our attention (addiction), information (disinformation), and content (discontentment). Is this a paradox to manage or a problem to solve? What does healthy social media usage even look like? 

Books Mentioned

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked 

by Adam Alter 

Connect:

"AP" Adrian Parker

LinkedIn

Twitter @adriandparker

Instagram @adriandparker

Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee

LinkedIn

Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

50% of all new hires fail within the first 18 months. Changing jobs, careers, or companies is hard enough under normal circumstances but seems absolutely dreadful during the dumpster fire that is 2021. Adrian (aka "Mr. Change-A-Job") provides both a reality check and a roadmap for navigating the first 30 days in a new role. His simple approach involves starting any new job like a Journalist, then becoming a Scientist, and lastly a Psychologist. Adrian and Daryl discuss the key conversations, capabilities, and questions you must plan for and how to identify what type of team player you were hired to be. Learn how to "fire-proof" your first 30 days without burning bridges or starting unnecessary fires.

Books Mentioned
Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins
Your Next Move: The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions by Michael Watkins

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

Feedback can be a helpful gift or a harmful weapon depending on how it's given. While many of us dread the "F-word", it can be a powerful tool for building results and relationships long-term. Adrian and Daryl share the hardest professional feedback they've received and how they responded. They discuss the 3 types of feedback - Appreciation, Evaluation & Coaching - and how leaders use each of them to accelerate trust via influence. What can you do when obnoxious feedback goes wrong? How can you give feedback to a boss or leader without risking your reputation?

Books Mentioned
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect

This episode is a confession about the bad habits that kept Adrian broke, the stupidity of living rich, and his 10-year trek to financial fitness. He confronts his own economic ignorance and walks listeners through the money mindsets he had to unlearn in order to grow. Debt is not normal. Money is not evil. Hustle is not a shortcut to a better life, a budget is. Daryl digs into the money questions Adrian gets most often (how did you "pretire" at 41?) as they discuss debt, generosity, investments, and why the most important economic decision you can make is your spouse. Ready for a wealth check-up?

Books Mentioned:
Financial Peace University (FPU) - https://www.financialpeace.com/
The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth by Thomas J. Stanley
All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan by Amelia Warren Tyagi and Elizabeth Warren

Connect:
"AP" Adrian Parker
LinkedIn
Twitter @adriandparker
Instagram @adriandparker
Blog www.adriandparker.com

"DC" Daryl Calfee
LinkedIn
Instagram @darylcalfee

Original music produced by Lord Alfred Brown - Connect