The mission of Safe Conversations is to send an open invitation for all people to sit around the campfire and have a real conversation about our individual biases, culture, and diversity so that we can gain a better understanding and perspective of one another. This conversation won’t address or fix all our problems, but instead, it will act as a segue into deeper conversations. Conversations that will allow us to get a better understanding of each other. Don’t get it twisted because it's called a “Safe Conversation”, because safe doesn’t necessarily mean soft. We will unpack our individual biases, understanding that all were raised differently and come from different backgrounds and cultures.
This week Kelvin has a conversation with Jody Jones, who survived colon cancer. Jody talks about how his positive attitude and faith in God got him through the fight of his life. He wants more men to take their health seriously, and do a better job of paying attention to their bodies. Jody says that we are often afraid of the unknown, and what we don't know can potentially kill us.
4 May 2024TRANSCRIPT
The Fight of Her Life
This week Kelvin talks with Pastor Debra Rouse about how her faith, the love of God, and her family helped her beat cancer. She discusses her new book and what inspired her to write it. Pastor D, as Kelvin calls her, is a Heavy Weight Prize Fighter and will not be denied. You do not want to miss this episode.
11 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
Michael Laidler
In this conversation, Kelvin Waites interviews Michael Laidler about his journey as a father, law enforcement officer, and leadership development speaker. They discuss the importance of self-awareness and leadership, as well as the challenges of raising children in the digital age. Michael shares his motivation for writing a book and starting a podcast, highlighting the value of curiosity and lifelong learning. He emphasizes the need for individuals to take ownership of their personal growth and not rely solely on organizations for development. The toughest lesson in leadership that Michael has learned is that not everyone is saveable, and leaders must accept this reality while still giving their best effort to help others. In this conversation, Michael Laidler and Kelvin Waites discuss leadership and personal experiences. They touch on topics such as the challenges of leading difficult individuals, the impact of leadership on early and later stages of a career, and the importance of resilience and self-awareness. Michael shares his personal experience of homelessness and how it motivated him to work hard and build a successful life. The conversation also highlights the significance of feedback in leadership and the need for leaders to create a culture of psychological safety. Michael promotes his book, 'Greatness Beyond the Badge,' and provides information on how to book him for speaking engagements.
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Listen to Your Body
Published 23 May 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You know, green lily foods. And process meat, red meat, stuff like that that plays a part on keeping your colon clean. So we must watch what we eat. And I recommend a colonoscopy. If you age 45 and older, I was 52 years and haven't had a colonoscopy yet. And it led to a stroke because I had cold. […]
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