Farrand Violette Leads with Empower

"Life in 15 Minute Increments" - Farrand Violette Leads with Empower! Today's episode features a great conversation with an old friend from Springfield College Football - Farrand Violette. Farrand is currently serving as a teacher, special education case manager, and assistant football coach in Knoxville, TN. Farrand shares great stories, anecdotes, and advice during our conversation - bringing his unique and engaging perspective on leadership to the Lead with Empower Podcast. "It's important to understand all the details, be a jack of all trades. Be knowledgeable about the things you are not supposed to be knowledgeable about. Be understanding and caring towards the things that you are not supposed to care for or understand. Be accepting so people can feel open to communicate, to learn, and to express themselves." 00:00: Episode Introduction and "Roll Call" Farrand is a Teacher, Special Education Case Manager, Coach, and soon-to-be PhD Candidate in Knoxville, TN by way of Houston, TX, Springfield, MA, and Manchester, CT! Our conversation includes a journey through Farrand's educational, athletic, and professional career and discussions about the leaders and experiences that have impacted him as a leader and mentor to those that he leads. "Take every day as a blessing, just embrace the opportunity to impact people's lives and be transformative." 15:30: Houston, Springfield, Connecticut, and Knoxville - Farrand's Leadership Journey Farrand discusses his upbringing in athletics, his decision to attend Springfield College, and his career journey while sharing insight into who he has become as a leader; including (1) advice for students who are in the college decision making process and (2) the importance of "failing gloriously". "You're not going to get all the answers, you better come up with the answers; you have to figure it out and you have to find a way." 22:58: Leadership in Action "You have to set a standard for how you're going to do things and how you are going to communicate." Farrand discusses how he helps his students and student-athletes become more confident in the face of failure, shares stories about the people and experiences that have shaped him as a leader, and provides insight into how he became a teacher. "If you understand the content, you're able to communicate well, and you can think quickly on your feet, you can teach." 52:45: "Finish the Drill" and Episode Closure As always, we wrap up the episode with a "rapid fire" Q & A session with our guest, Mr. Farrand Violette. While "Finishing the Drill", we learn who Farrand's favorite athlete was when he was a young child, the best advice Farrand received from his parents, advice he would give to his 18 year old self, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the legacy he hopes to leave on the students and student-athletes he leads. Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot Find out more at https://lead-with-empower-podcast.pinecast.co