Synergistically Mastering the Skills of Mentorship and Parenting with Scott Jeffery Miller
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 4 August 2023
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
Scott Jeffery Miller is currently FranklinCovey's senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm's bestselling books. He is also the host of the podcast "C-Suite Conversations with Scott Miller", which features interviews with the world's top executives, as well as the author of the multivolume series Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Business Minds.
In this episode, Larry Hagner welcomes Scott Jeffrey Miller, who embarks on a revealing journey from his bachelor days to fathering three boys. Scott candidly discusses his transition into parenthood, unexpected career trajectory, and his latest book that focuses on his passion for mentorship. Moving away from traditional perceptions, the conversation illuminates the essence of parenting as a mutual learning experience, thus underlining mentorship's role in shaping a child's self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth.
Scott Jeffrey Miller underlines the importance of appreciating a child's unique abilities and contributions. He advocates the practice of "naming their genius," a validating method that can enhance a child's self-worth and enable them to meet challenges head-on. He also compares the parent's role to that of an archaeologist, gently unearthing a child's passions and aspirations, thus enabling children to own their journey.
Also pivotal is the role of parents as validators who affirm their child's capabilities. However, Scott cautions against over-validation, which can diminish the impact of genuine achievements. He also touches on the significance of clear boundaries, using his own strict rules around behaviors like drinking, drugs, and tattoos as an example, to steer children towards positive behaviors.
In summary, Scott paints a compelling picture of parenting as mentorship and validation. This model encourages the nurturing of a child's inherent strengths, mutual growth, and the setting of boundaries. By embracing this approach, parents can foster strong connections with their children, providing them with a trusted confidant and mentor throughout their lives.
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| 0:00.0 | a mentor cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there, |
| 0:05.9 | and a good mentor touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow. |
| 0:12.2 | That is an anonymous quote. I'm not sure who said it, but I found it online, and I thought it |
| 0:15.8 | was perfect for today's podcast. Today, my amazing guest shares how and why mentoring and parenting |
| 0:22.5 | are actually synergistic and unique, how to be the validator, as he says, the boundary |
| 0:28.8 | setter and what it means to be the visionary in your child's life. All that, and so much more. |
| 0:37.2 | Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. The Dad Edge movement creates leaders of men, leaders of families, |
| 0:44.0 | and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this generation of fathers, but the next generation |
| 0:49.9 | as well. The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because |
| 0:55.2 | of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. We are here to change the world. |
| 1:01.6 | We are here to change relationships. We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers, |
| 1:07.3 | so no man goes to their grave with regret. We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with |
| 1:13.6 | razor-focused intention, passion, purpose, and direction. We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change |
| 1:22.8 | the game. |
| 1:37.3 | What's up, gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry Hagner, your host and |
| 1:41.2 | founder of this podcast show, Movement. Hey, before I get started today, give a quick shout-out |
| 1:45.6 | to my friends over at First Form, who I've personally been a customer of ever since 2009. |
| 1:50.8 | They're a St. Louis-based supplement company. If you know Andy Priscilla, well, you probably know |
| 1:55.4 | First Form, but why do I choose First Form? Number one, I'm going to actually really talk about |
| 2:02.4 | their protein bars. They're specifically their level one bars. Now, if you have a sweet tooth, |
| 2:07.1 | like I do, I'm just going to be real with you guys. Yes, I'm a healthy person. Yes, I watch |
| 2:11.3 | everything. Yes, I train every day, and I got to keep up with these kids. Let's face it. |
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