The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Ep. #13: Michael Davis: The importance of teaching Generation Z self-value and foundational character traits.

Many youth of today struggle with serious issues such as self-esteem, eating disorders, drug and alcohol addictions, bullying, gambling, peer pressure, and violent behavior.
Michael Davis, CEO, and founder of the Ethos Education Group shares his vision on teaching Generation Z how to address and overcome these challenges by teaching them self-value and foundational character traits.
Michael Davis has experience as a professional athlete and a black belt martial arts instructor in Tae Kwon Do. Ethos Education Group, LLC (Ethos) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and deliver a character development platform called Ethos Pedagogy. The Ethos Pedagogy Platform is a collection of written, online, and seminar tools that engage, motivate and inspire our youth as they move along the path of evolution from childhood to adulthood.
To connect with Michael Davis: https://www.ethoseducationgroup.org/
INFO@ETHOSEDUCATIONGROUP.COM
To learn more about the Ethos Pedagogy Platform: https://www.ethoseducationgroup.org/pedagogy/

Ep. #12: Scott Stump: What is the future of leadership development for youth?

Scott Stump, Chief Executive officer of the National FFA Organization, joins The GenZ Show to discuss where he sees leadership development heading for youth today. In addition, Scott discusses the leadership trends and areas of service Generation Z is interested in.
The National FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in agriculture's science, business, and technology. The National FFA has over 730,000 members nationwide and is devoted to providing the best in youth leadership development.
Scott brings decades of experience, having been a part of FFA and agricultural education at nearly every level, including student, classroom teacher, state staff, and national staff.
To learn more about the National FFA Organization: https://www.ffa.org/ Instagram: @nationalffa Facebook: @nationalffa

Ep. #11: Michelle Prince: Questions to ask GenZ to help them find their passion and purpose

Often Generation Z struggles to find a passion that can lead to a larger purpose in life. Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Michelle Prince joins The GenZ Show to share questions to ask to help identify your passion and purpose. These questions help guide people to discover what in life lights them up.
Michelle Prince is a best-selling author, sought-after motivational speaker, self-publishing expert, life coach, and CEO/Founder of Performance Publishing Group, a “partner” publishing company dedicated to making a difference… one story at a time.
Michelle is also an enthusiastic, dynamic speaker who captivates audiences with her authenticity, high energy, and natural ability to connect with any audience. She has been endorsed by some of the most influential speakers in personal development, including Zig Ziglar. She is a Ziglar Legacy Certified speaker/trainer and is honored to be named the Ziglar Brand Ambassador, representing the values and legacy of the late Zig Ziglar.
To connect with Michelle Prince: https://www.michelleprince.com/

Ep. #10: Bob Tiede: How Gen Z can learn to lead with questions.

Bob Tiede joins The GenZ Show to share how important asking questions is to become a leader people will want to follow.  He challenges youth today to learn to lead with questions and develop deeper relationships with those they lead. 
Bob is passionate about helping leaders shift their paradigm from the pressure of having to have all the correct answers to simply having a few of the right questions. 
Bob teaches that leadership is about meaningfully involving others in reaching the destination. In other words, leadership is about the team. It's not about doing it by yourself. But it's about involving others.
To connect with Bob Tiede: https://leadingwithquestions.com/
Facebook: @LeadingWithQuestions
Instagram: @leadingwithquestions
LinkedIn: @bobtiede
To learn more about Generation Ziglar: www.generationziglar.com

Ep. #9: Andy Costa discusses how Generation Z can affect change through video.

Andy Costa, an Emmy Award-Winning documentary filmmaker, shares with The GenZ Show how to affect change through sharing your story through videos. Andy describes a good story as a story that changes you. Andy encourages young people to teach through video. Also, Andy shares the importance of building positive relationships as the best skill Generation Z (or any generation) can develop to help ensure future success.
Andy Costa is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker who, for the past 25-year career, has specialized in creating cinematic images on a real-world budget. Independent projects are critical to Andy, and he splits his time between bigger projects and small independent ones. One of his most successful independent projects was “Zig: You Were Born To Win,” a documentary about Zig Ziglar’s winning philosophy available at www.zigdoc.com, where you can also see three full interviews.
To connect with Andy: andy@andycostafilms.com
http://andycostafilms.com/
For more information about Generation Ziglar go to: generationziglar.com

Ep. #8: Peter Goodwin, Groove Life; Understanding that failure is the key to success

Peter Goodwin shares with The GenZ Show the power of using failure as a tutor to help you succeed in the future.
As a husband, father, and wilderness adventure guide, Peter created Groove Life, the world's premium silicone ring manufacturer. Peter started out as an Alaskan hunting and fishing guide. Peter spent his workdays guiding people in the bush of Alaska, tracking bears and hunting moose and giving them a glimpse of the beauty and awesomeness of the Alaskan landscape. Peter shares with The GenZ Show that when you admit you don't have what it takes and give yourself the freedom to fail, you are on a path that can lead to success. His company, Groove Life, has become a source of inspiration for hundreds of thousands of outdoorsmen, active lifestylers, and adventure seekers around the globe.
To learn more about Groove Life' mission and its products: https://groovelife.com/
Instagram: @groovelife
Facebook: @groovelife.co

Ep. #7: Thomas R. Williams; Giving Yourself Permission to Dream

Speaker, author, and NFL Player engagement Ambassador joins The GenZ Show to remind Generation Z . . . you have Permission to DREAM.
Thomas R. Williams is the author of Permission to DREAM and The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist. As a professional speaker, Thomas is a member of The Jon Gordon Speaking team and communicates with great passion and purpose on “The Energy Bus” and “Training Camp.” He impacts his audiences by helping them create a successful vision that leads them to greatness.
To connect with Thomas: http://thomasrwilliams.com/
Facebook: /TRWIncorporated/
Twitter: @MrTRWilliams
Instagram: @TRW_PermissionToDream
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Ep. #6: Colonel Donald Ballard; Life is about the choices and relationships you make.

Colonel Donald Ballard joins The GenZ Show to discuss his choices that led to the events resulting in his being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Colonel Ballard stresses that life is all about the choices you make and the relationships you form.
In Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, on May 16, 1968, Navy corpsman Donald Ballard threw himself on a grenade to save wounded soldiers. Thankfully, the grenade had a defective fuse and only exploded when he threw it into the air. The Medal of Honor was awarded to Ballard by President Nixon on May 14, 1970.  He embodied the finest traditions of the US Naval Service through his courage, bravery, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of great danger.
Colonel Ballard also highlights the importance of character education for children and youth today.  Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a free resource that teaches students about courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism through educationally grounded lessons developed by teachers for teachers.
To read Colonel Ballard's Medal of Honor citation: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/donald-e-ballard
For more information about the Medal of Honor Character Development Program: MOH Character Development Program