Dr. Gerald Jones, Associate Vice President for Student Life at Southwestern University, Keynote Speaker, and High Impact Consultant

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Gerald Jones!
Dr. Gerald Jones is an Associate Vice President for Student Life at Southwestern University, Keynote Speaker, and High Impact Consultant!
In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses the importance of positivity in today's world, the foundational support from family, career transitions, and the significance of networking for students.
Dr. Jones shares insights from his research on grit and resilience among black males in education, the positive impact of sports on student life, and his personal reflections on growth and family. The conversation emphasizes the power of positive thinking and the importance of pursuing one's purpose.
Dr. Jones discusses the themes of connection, leadership, community, purpose, and his journey of becoming a speaker. He discusses surround the importance of being present in both personal and professional relationships and the significance of serving others.
He shares insights from his experiences and emphasizes the need for community support in raising the next generation. The conversation concludes with a motivational message about believing in oneself and pursuing one's dreams.
Author of Speak Those Things: Achieving Success By What You Say
Tune into this uplifting and motivational episode!
*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.*
Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.courtneyannbeck.com

Розділи

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Background (00:02:00)

3. Positive Influence of Parents (00:04:04)

4. Academic Journey (00:07:21)

5. Advice For Students (00:10:50)

6. Dissertation Topic (00:15:42)

7. Positive Impact Sport Can Have On Students (00:21:36)

8. Associate Vice President for Student Life at Southwestern University (00:26:43)

9. The Power of Conversation With Daughter (00:33:01)

10. Leadership Lessons (00:37:23)

11. Speak Those Things by Dr. Gerald Jones (00:41:54)

12. The Importance of Community and Connection (00:49:00)

13. Becoming A Keynote Speaker (00:53:11)

14. Positive Message (00:57:31)

15. End of Podcast (00:58:08)