In this episode of the Flop Podcast, hosts Travis Hearne and JJ Harling welcome Tim Buxton, founder of You Belong, an organization dedicated to supporting refugees and displaced people. The conversation explores Tim's personal and professional failures, the lessons learned from them, and the transformative journey from grief to gratitude. Tim shares insights on leadership, parenting, and the importance of patience and belief in others. The episode emphasizes the value of community and the need for leaders to be present and supportive.

Failure is a part of the journey to success.

· Leadership is about modeling behavior for others.

· Grief can transform into gratitude if we allow it.

· The importance of being present for our families.

· Patience is crucial in leadership and decision-making.

· We often learn more from our failures than our successes.

· Community support is vital during challenging times.

· Children teach us as much as we teach them.

· Belief in others can be more impactful than advice.

· Finding purpose in service to others can lead to personal growth.

Website: https://www.timothybuxton.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timothykbuxton/

Linkin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothykbuxton/

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Jenny Nuccio, founder and CEO of Imani Collective, shares her journey of starting a global social enterprise in Kenya. She discusses the challenges she faced, including not having a strategic plan and being hesitant to ask for money. Jenny emphasizes the importance of community and bringing the right people around you to accelerate growth. She also talks about the role of faith in her journey and how she learned to trust God's timing and provision. Jenny encourages others to find their own wild and step into their unique calling.

Cole Jennette, founder of Overt, shares his journey of growth and learning from failures. He discusses the importance of receiving feedback and the impact it can have on personal and professional development. Cole emphasizes the need to separate identity from success and find value in unconditional love and support from loved ones. He also talks about the challenges of building a business and the importance of understanding and serving the needs of your audience. Cole offers a conversation course and curriculum for sixth graders to improve social connection and communication skills.

Takeaways

• Receiving feedback is essential for personal and professional growth
• Separate your identity from success and find value in unconditional love and support
• Understand and serve the needs of your audience to build a successful business
• Develop strong communication skills to improve social connection
• Celebrate all feedback, even if it challenges you

In this episode of the Flop Podcast, Robert Yi, COO of the Global Leadership Network, shares his journey of transition and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of learning from failure and the lessons he learned from a business flop. Robert emphasizes the need for dependency on God and the value of having a wise partner to lean on. He also highlights the significance of creating a break in routine and seeking clarity from God. The episode concludes with information about the Global Leadership Network and how listeners can connect with Robert.

Key Takeaways:

• Failure is an important part of the journey and provides valuable lessons for growth.
• Dependency on God and seeking His guidance is crucial in navigating challenges and making decisions.
• Having a wise partner or mentor to lean on and share struggles with is essential for support and accountability.
• Creating a break in routine and seeking clarity from God can lead to new insights and direction.

In this episode of the Flop Podcast, hosts JJ Harling and Dr. Travis Hearne interview Skylar Lewis, a Christian business mentor and founder of Rise Up Kings. They discuss the importance of failure, growth, and leadership in business and personal life. Skyler shares his own failures and how they have shaped his journey. The conversation highlights the significance of vulnerability, servant leadership, and trusting God. The episode concludes with Skyler's mission to impact millions of lives and resources for personal and business growth.

Takeaways
1. Failure is a valuable teacher and an opportunity for growth.

2. Vulnerability and servant leadership are essential for building strong relationships and organizations.

3. Trusting in God's plan and doing the right thing are key to success.

4. Apologizing and seeking forgiveness are important for personal and professional growth.

5. The mission is to impact lives and help individuals live in freedom and abundance.

Skylar's book: The 2-Day-CEO: Systemize Your Business, Empower Your Team, and Leave a Legacy

Connect with Skylar: https://www.2dayceo.com

In this episode of the Flop Podcast, Travis and JJ interview Frank Sinclair, the Chief Encouragement Officer for Dream Again LLC. Frank shares his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming homeless and eventually finding his purpose. The conversation revolves around the themes of embracing failure, finding value in our flops, and the power of vulnerability. Frank emphasizes the importance of curiosity and acceptance in building deep relationships and understanding others. He also challenges the notion of tolerance and encourages listeners to approach every human interaction with acceptance and appreciation.

Takeaways
1. Embrace failure and learn from your flops

2. Curiosity and acceptance are key to understanding and connecting with others

3. Vulnerability is the gateway to growth and impact

4. Eliminate the word 'tolerance' and replace it with acceptance and appreciation

5. Building deep relationships requires curiosity and a willingness to be vulnerable

In this episode of The Flop Podcast, the hosts interview author Kim Stuart about her experiences with failure and growth. Kim shares a story about a book she wrote that was rejected by publishers, leading her to question her abilities as a writer. However, through the guidance of an editor, she learned to embrace her unique voice and rewrite the book in a way that resonated with her true self. The book ended up being successful and was picked up by Target stores nationwide. Kim emphasizes the importance of offering grace to ourselves and learning from our failures.

Welcome to The Flop Podcast!
Today's episode Travis & JJ discuss the importance of growth mindset, sharing personal flops and lessons learned, the power of gentle and contagious influence and the importance of humor.

Key takeaways:

• Failures, flops, and embarrassing moments are available teachers and opportunities for growth.
• Gentle and contagious influence is more effective than forcing impact.
• Surrendering to God's guidance and taking small steps forward can lead to success after failure.
• Vulnerability and humor are important in dealing with failure and making leaders relatable.