Creating Leaders Of Character!

Ms Dava and Chief discuss the foundations of self-help, which Chief suggests include four domains: values, purpose, vision, and influence, and how to improve them. Chief suggests that you have to begin at the beginning, by doing some self-assessment and discovery.

Ms Dava shares her perspective on what went on at her college, the University of Texas at Austin a few weeks ago. 

Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the merits of formal education vs trade schools. Is one more valuable, more important, than the other? Is there a balance to be struck?

As Ms Dava gets ready to graduate from college, Chief asks her for her perspective on the value of formal education. Is it still important? Why? Does everyone need a college degree? What's the alternative?

Still discussing conflict resolution, Chief suggest a revolutionary way of thinking about the topic and how to apply different methods.

Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to resolve conflicts. WAIT! Do they? Or is there a conflict between them that needs resolving?

Ms Dava and Chief discuss the importance of communication in any relationship and how to improve on it.

Chief and Ms Dava conclude their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process proposing that the measure of our identity is based on what we do and don't do.

Ms Dava and Chief ponder the question of whether we have multiple identities or just one with different parts. 

Ms Dava and Chief continue their discussion on the Character Identity Discovery Process, I DO!, as they touch on topics such as procrastinating, the OODA Loop, and the power of saying no.

Having discussed the first two parts of Chief's Character Identity Development Process in previous episodes, Ms Dava and Chief discuss the third part of the process that Chief calls "I DO!" Our character is measured by what we do, but doing what we know we should is not necessarily, nor always, easy. It takes a deep commitment. Here are their thoughts.

Ms Dava and Chief finish off their discussion on the second step of the Character Identity Discovery Process, I WILL!, by sharing their thoughts on such topics as respect, forgiveness, motivation, and accountability, and their importance to helping one discover their Character Identity. 

To know but not to do is not to know. The first part of the process, the I CAN!, is important but is of no value until you DO IT! That is a matter of commitment, which is the I WILL! In this episode, Ms Dava and Chief discuss how to make that commitment. It takes discipline and willfulness. And it works best when it's habitual!

Ms Dava and Chief introduce the idea of willingness as part of the Character Identity Discovery Process. It follows the self-efficacy part of "I can."

Chief and Ms Dava continue their discussion on the Character Identity Development Process, particularly the power of self-efficacy. 

Chief mentioned a four-part identity/integrity process last episode that he and Ms Dava discuss more deeply in this episode, specifically the first step, which is I Can or self-efficacy.

Ms Dava and Chief share their thoughts on what the future might hold and how to envision the future. The holidays are a good time to seek solitude and answer the most powerful questions such as what ARE my values, purpose, vision, and influencers, and how will they affect my character development? This episode concludes Season 2. We'll take a break and return in mid-January 2024. Merry Christ...

Chief and Ms Dava discuss some things that happened this past season that they call blessings and the value of assessing and measuring past achievements and plans as part of creating our character.

Ms Dava and Chief share what they're grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday, which includes their listeners. Thank you! And Happy Thanksgiving!

As a new mom, Ms Dava's purpose and priorities have changed. Purpose and values are key parts of a person's character. Ms Dava's character has grown a lot in the past few months. 

First of all, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Dava and her husband, Jacob, on the birth of their son, Joel! Chief and Ms Dava talk about the biggest character test of her life. New responsibilities require adapting to a new life.

Ms Dava is having a baby soon, very soon, so we'll be taking a break until after the baby is born. She needs to focus on more important things. Blessings for an easy birth, Ms Dava!