John, a senator in the Indiana state legislature for two full terms, chose to end his career in politics. John takes a thoughtful and insightful look into the reasons why he chose to step out of politics and redirect his career.

Out of his passion for leadership development, John began pursuing places of influence that would make a positive impact on society by seeking “upstream” change. One question he began to ask himself was what was the best use of his giftedness to affect real change.

Transitioning with the loss of his father and his turning 50, he began to realize most of his life was now in the rearview mirror. Legacy leadership became his focus. He began asking leaders if they could attend their own funeral, what would they want others to say? The point he was and still seeks to make in developing engaging leaders is that what are you doing today matters. You are building a brand that will affect others around you.

To find out more about his insightful look at effective leadership, listen to the entire podcast. And to find out how you can connect with John, you can find him at craneleadership.org. Hit the contact tab and let him know you heard him on the Real Life Mentoring podcast.

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You've heard Chris and Christina speak about The Six Areas that comprise a person:

1. Physical
2. Relational
3. Emotional
4. Mental
5. Spiritual
6. Professional/Educational

Today they jump into the topic of what it looks like to talk to a mentee about their spiritual life. Using a tool they have developed called My Life/My Story, they use the same principles of this tool to begin authentic conversations about a persons spiritual life.

What sort of memory, experience or encounter have you had in the past with God. Allow time for a mentee to sit and reflect with that question.

Then, move onto the present and ask what is their spiritual life like right now. Help, if needed, the mentee discuss what they are currently experiencing in their spiritual life.

Finally, move on towards questions that inquire about hopes and dreams a mentee may have for their future in regards to their spiritual life.

As always, great conversations take intentionality. A good question about your mentee's spiritual life may open up deeper wells than you expected - and that's a good thing!

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Your name denotes who you are. Certain names, when said out loud, elicit a certain reaction: Elvis, Queen Elizabeth, Mother Teresa. A name identifies a person.

Knowing God's character helps us to know our identity. Why is it important we know God's character and our identity? Simply put, it impacts how we see ourselves, others and the world. It also impacts our thoughts, words and actions. Finally, it impacts our relationships!

Chris and Christina go into deep discussions about the importance of knowing God's character, trusting His character and how that helps us know our true identity.

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Recently, Chris and Christina experienced the loss of a man they did not know well however, their daughter was especially close to. As they watched their daughter and her friends navigate grief, they share some practical ways in which you can support others as they go through grief.

There are all kinds of grief, but today Chris and Christina will focus on the grief of losing a loved one to death.

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Why is mentoring so important? Chris goes solo today as he talks about why it's so important for a trusted mentor to open up conversations to discover what people are really dealing with!

So the question begs to be asked, what are people really dealing with:

• depression, sexual identity, anxiety, insecurity, fear of the future, shame from the past, stress in the present
• unhealthy expectations in work, church, education or family can play a part as well.

Most of us deal with things in our own way. However, many of us don't have a trusted mentor to discuss those things that we are dealing with that we may never open up about.

Chris gives some practical tips and suggestions on how to approach people to get them to open up about what they are really dealing with.

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Most people work or volunteer on some sort of team and as a team, we want to work well together and have success. In today's episode, Chris talks with Nate Brewer. He helps TEAMS in Businesses that are unproductive and feeling drained find out what kind of work brings them the most joy and energy so they can work better together.

In this episode Nate will talk about the importance of understanding tensions in teams and how to discover balance and unity so teams are healthy and strong.

He will discuss what is called the Five Fold Training and how each role is necessary and significant: Teacher, Shepherd, Evangelist, Prophet, Apostle.

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Nate's Contact Info:

Nathan@fivefoldtraining.com

www.fivefoldtraining.com/eng/

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Chris and Christina originally aired a podcast called The Three Levels of Motivation (Season 3 Episode 25 on Feb. 7 airdate). While it was helpful we did receive some feedback that made us think there may be more to the story. That’s the reason for today’s podcast with Rob Schrader.

Here's a review of The Three Levels of Motivation:

1. Reference: Beyond Weight Loss Documentary by Keith Klein, Certified Clinical Nutritionist
2. Motivation Types
   1. Level One: Fear Based Motivation. It gets your attention but it’s not lasting. Example: Spouse says you have to stop drinking or they will leave.
   2. Level Two: Feedback Based Motivation. Example: Someone compliments you on weight loss
   3. Level Three: Intrinsic Based Motivation
      1. Definition of intrinsic: innate, inborn, comes from within
      2. Change from having to do something to wanting to do it.
      3. Example: Want to get healthy to be around for future grandchildren.

While all these are good this is where Rob steps in with The Fourth Motivation: Love-based motivation. Every other type previously mentioned is inherently selfish and self-serving. Biblically, the highest form of motivation is other-serving, it's motivated by love for another. Our sin nature is self-serving and our culture is centered around the individual and the self.

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Today Chris and Christina tackle the complex topic of compassion fatigue.

What is it?

What are the signs you have it?

Who gets it?

What leads to it?

How do you cope with it?

How can you keep from falling into it?

This two part series will answer all those questions and more!

References from today's episode:

Canadian Medical Association Article

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Article

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