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