Month: February 2021

  • Mom VS. The Tough Guys

    This story starts with my mom, veers off into a seemingly non-related story about two tough guys and then lands back in my mom’s lap. You’ve been warned. 1: Mom – “It could be worse,” was a favorite saying of my mom. She would bring it up at the worst times—never with a cheery smile […]

  • FW6- Jumping to Conclusions- The Throwaway Coat

    Father’s Wisdom creators, Jeff Gould and Jim Rieffenberger use 7 principles to guide parents in decisions they make in parenting- one is “Never Parent under pressure of time or emotion.” Find out what we mean when we jump to conclusions about a coat found in a Dumpster 🙂 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit […]

  • FW5- No Approval Needed

    Father’s Wisdom is an on-line course that uses short stories to start conversations between parents and children. This podcast talks about a common mistake made by parents- the need to approve of all their children’s life choices. Jeff and Jim talk about the damage that can cause to relationships and what to do about it […]

  • S38-Relationships- Nice vs Kind

    We think that nice is good- certainly good enough! A teacher friend of mine knows better…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S38-Relationships- Nice vs Kind

    We think that nice is good- certainly good enough! A teacher friend of mine knows better…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • TCP3- Processor- Helping a Talented Person Face and Accept Risk

    Some people are deep, loyal, methodical and deliberate in decision-making. Listen to how Jim Rieffenberger help this Talent Code Profile (called a Processor) use his strengths to make an important life-changing career move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S37-Mentors-The Power of Mentorship

    Has you child ever said, “Coach says this…” and you’ve thought, “I’ve been saying that for years!” Now you know the power of a mentor! A story from Jeff Gould to help you in that second quarter of life- being a parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S37-Mentors-The Power of Mentorship

    Has you child ever said, “Coach says this…” and you’ve thought, “I’ve been saying that for years!” Now you know the power of a mentor! A story from Jeff Gould to help you in that second quarter of life- being a parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • TCP2-Connector-Helping a Hard-driving Boss

    Gary is a well-liked, but hard-driving boss that can’t understand why his people can’t keep up and get what he wants done. Listen how Jim Rieffenberger, meets with the team and uses Gary’s profile as a Connector to stay in his lane and allow his team to help him thrive. Learn more about your ad […]

  • S36-Attitude-Focusing on Finding and Keeping Friends

    A Podcast for all 4 Quarters of Life- especially for the 1st and 4th Quarters. Jeff Gould tells stories to help you discern between those who are only interested in taking from you and those interested in knowing you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices